Are Zabala shotguns good?

Are Zabala shotguns good?

We tested the Zabala in July 2005. It scored 6 out of 10 for build quality, seven for both handling and styling, and nine for value for money. Picked out for particular praise were the price and the quality of the wood, although the tester did feel the comb could be a little higher to advantage.

Where are Zabala guns made?

Spain
Side by side guns, over-under guns, repetition guns and black powder guns made in Spain by Zabala. The following Zabala weapons, are made by skilled basque crafts, followers of the great eibarresa tradition of weapons.

What kind of rating does a Zabala shotgun get?

We tested the Zabala in July 2005. It scored 6 out of 10 for build quality, seven for both handling and styling, and nine for value for money. Picked out for particular praise were the price and the quality of the wood, although the tester did feel the comb could be a little higher to advantage.

Which is the correct way to fire a Zabala Magnum?

However, Zabala also produce a version in which the bottom barrel fires first with the selector to the right, and both barrels fire simultaneously with the selector to the left. Now, with two 12-bore magnum cartridges going off together, you have pretty well enough energy on the loose to stop an elephant – and the recoil would be formidable.

How big are the barrels on a Zabala?

It has double triggers, the bores are near perfect, the stock is in very nice shape with only minor handling wear and a few minor dents in the stock. The barrels are 32″ long, all checkering appears to be handcut, and finally the safety lever is topped with a wood cap.

Where is the spring on a Zabala century shotgun?

A small, rounded pin protruding from the top of the standing breech is depressed as the gun reaches the fully-closed position, allowing the top lever to be centralised by its spring. This is a good feature which saves wear on the bolt tip and the barrel lump.