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HATSAN ESCORT 12G SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN. An early (First ‘run’) 12G Semi-Automatic Hatsan Escort 12 Gauge Shotgun. Another gun now for sale back in from Brian, my retired business partner. None of his personal guns saw a great deal of use. He generally had at least one from the business to take out and test fire before adverts were listed. Or making sure repairs for customers were functioning etc. Not was he lucky enough to get more than a handfull of ‘Red Letter’ days. As detailed this is one of the ‘first edition’ versions that came into the country. (Serial numbers are certainly starting with 4, possibly 5 or even higher these days)? SOME would argue earlier examples are every piece as good and even better that their newer versions. Either way they ARE EXCELLENT guns for their lower end price point. They ARE, without doubt, the most popular, biggest selling and easily recognised Semi-Auto in the country. With minimal upkeep they will function flawlessly. As with ANY semi …. JUST KEEP THE THING REASONABLY CLEAN and it will very likely work as it was ever meant to. The shortest barrel allowed at a straight 24” (610mm). A ¼” (6mm) ventilated sight rib with single brass front bead, 3” (75mm) Magnum Chamber and FULL compliment of Chokes. It also comes with additional contoured stock extention packers. I will find a choke key along with a spare piston washer if need be too. Black Synthetic stock and Forened so basically all but bomb proof. Ideal for restricted space sat behind a pigeon hide to help minimise the muzzle snagging on it etc. Stock pull length, drop and cast is all adjustable with factory shims and is currently set at 14 1/2" (367mm). Scales tip at 7 Lbs 3 1/2 oz (3.272 Kg). A GREAT Clean example I have zero doubt that this should last anyone for MANY years to come. Offer some GREAT shooting / Pest Control. Regardless of how much or how little. With Minimal care and attention. JUST keep it reasonably clean. £229.99 WORRIED ABOUT THE STEEL SH-T FIASCO? DO PLEASE READ ON: THERE ARE more and more None Toxic Shot alternatives being produced. WITH near matching performances to traditional lead and close to, if not matching pressures. Take a look at Horton Gunmakers for their own entry into this debacle of modern day shooting. IF its so lethally deadly to shooters and game eaters how is it every old lead water main supply pipe is not getting ripped out and replaced? To my mind it’s a DISGRACE that the shooting industry did not simply ask that one simple question. NO, they saw an excuse to charge a fortune and that mainly to the detriment of the quarry. Just my opinion …..for what its worth? Anyway, take a look for yourself: https://www.hortonguns.com/?page_id=819 NOW, to TRY and help speed up availability I WILL also suggest that YOU pass on details to everyone you know who shoots. Then ALL of us start to ask whoever we buy from why they are not DEMANDING cartridges made in this material? Basically VOTE with your WALLET. YES, it will take a little time for everything to filter through but patience IS a virtue. It also allows everyone who wants to keep hold of their ‘old favourite’ for the rest of their lives. Even pass it on to the next generation and hopefully beyond! On that note I AM looking into the possibility of stocking some direct from Steve at Hortons. RING for an update and keep checking the web site. For a complete inventory / list of ALL guns and equipment we have available click the link: https://www.emma-rifles.co.uk/ ANYTHING not listed, NEW OR PRE-USED, we can always try to source and supply so please ask.