FEATURE ENTER THE FAUSTI RANGE The Caledon over-and-under could be described as the admission into Fausti’s range of shotguns and certainly a top-seller within the Italian company’s selection. Here, <strong>Gun</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>World</strong> previews the feature-packed shotgun. 48 WWW.GUNTRADEWORLD.COM
FAUSTI Fausti Arms, founded in 1948, has grown and evolved constantly, relying on the experience and traditions that are at the core of its business. The Italian company follows and applies the values and passion that has animated and influenced all important choices in the Fausti family since day one. Now, the company can boost a complete selection of shotguns, in many different styles, meaning your customers will always have a Fausti shotgun that suits their needs. Within the company’s Core line of over-and-under shotguns comes the Caledon- the ideal choice for those looking for reliability and careful construction combined with understated elegance. Caledon – the perfect choice The chrome-finished receiver featured on the Caledon presents a clear but soft contrast between the smooth section and the laser-engraved portion, with traditional acanthus leaf motifs conveying light and shade. This is enriched on the chest by a golden partridge in flight, standing out in gold, with the Fausti logo looking fantastic within the deep black of the watch and on the key, giving a refined appearance. Sculpted and engraved breasts form a nice contrast with the reeds that welcome the top tang which also features pleasant detailing. The silver of the receiver marries with the flames of the woods, made of walnut, and subjected to a wood laser grain treatment for an aesthetic result worthy of higherpriced shotguns. The Caledon is available in five gauges, from 12 to .410, with a dedicated action frame up to 28, a solution that guarantees greater elegance, better ballistic performance, and superior ease of use due to its low weight and excellent balance. The box lock action is accompanied by a selective single trigger with clear and fast clicks. Four Locks System As found on other Fausti over-and-under shotguns, the Caledon also boasts components machined from the solid and exclusive Four Locks system: four lugs that work together to create an unbreakable lock. Such a lock allows you to fire thousands of shots without any problems, even with the most potent ammunition, and improve accuracy. Indeed, it opposes the forces that would tend to move the barrels along the vertical and horizontal axes of the receiver at the moment of firing. To this end, a second pair of lugs inside the receiver’s sides support the usual one carved into the monobloc of the barrels, ensuring even, lateral closure and a perfect mechanical seal. These shotguns guarantee higher reliability and durability, even when subjected to intense and prolonged use when competition shooting or on duck or driven hunts. The wide range of choice in barrel size and interchangeable chokes allows the user to have the shotgun that best meets their needs. The Fausti team says that “The look, handling and quality of the Caledon make it the best choice of shotgun in its class.” A very consolidated and strong team have formed and matured over the years at Fausti and they are ready and capable to successfully face the constant changes within the market place and in the needs of dealers across the globe. “It is only through teamwork and strategic use of individual strengths and talents that Fausti can achieve a high level of efficiency in every company department, from the machine shop to the finishing department, where manual work is flawlessly performed by a group of artisans,” says Fausti. While Fausti is understandably deeply rooted in the traditions and values of its past, the company is also constantly striving for innovation. Fausti is in the perfect place to produce a wide range of shotguns that combine substance and beauty and meet the needs and desires of the most demanding and discerning hunters and shooters. Over-and-under Shotguns Despite its more sportive and modern image, an over-and-under shotgun is still a very elegant and fine firearm. Fast to mount, well balanced, safe in the shooter’s hands and steady on the second shot, an overand-under shotgun moves as the shooter moves and fully empowers his/her rapid shots either chasing wild game or hitting that last target. Thanks to the quality of the engineering and materials as well as the employment of the patented Four Locks mechanism, Fausti over-andunder shotguns are second to none when it comes to light weight, balance, reliability, and durability. Fausti says that the attention to detail and the level of manual finishing helps tell them apart from any other gun on the market today, as well as the elegant lines and the unobtrusive, but visible presence of the company logo on the trigger guard and the top lever. The Core Range Every Fausti over-and-under shotgun in the Core line features an action proportioned to the gauge and caliber, the exclusive Four Locks system and components machined from solid blocks of materials, as well as uncompromised manufacturing standards, high barrel performance and fast and crisp triggers. The emphasis put on the intrinsic quality of the guns in this line does not take anything away from its looks: from oilpolished stocks to coin-finished or case-coloured actions embellished by strongly evocative laser engraving. When you go for a Fausti over and under shotgun, you go for much more than ‘just’ a gun. www.faustiarms.com WWW.GUNTRADEWORLD.COM 49
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