LONGTHORNE ‘BOXLOCK’ TRIGGER PLATE RANGE
PRESS RELEASE 02.02.2021
Longthorne Gunmakers have recently completed their trigger plate boxlock range, this has been developed, and made in Great Britain over the past year despite the confines of COVID 19 and incorporates their innovative patented barrels (game or sporting) together with several other features all developed and made in Great Britain including Longthorne chokes (extended and flush), adjustable comb mechanism and recoil pads, and all made in house, a UK first.
Smooth to shoot with minimal felt recoil and muzzle flip and proofed for superior steel with 3” chambers, corrosion resistant interior components, and adjustable trigger, their ever-expanding range offers a lower cost alternative to their true sidelock models, they come in several styles to suit most tastes and disciplines including several side plated designs which include a fitted stock.
Marketing Director, Elaine Stewart stated ‘We are really very happy with this range, it’s taken a while to pull it all together especially given the current situation, we have made lots of design improvements along the way, and we believe the finished product has been worth all the effort, we hope our customers do to!!’
As an added benefit, If required, their 12g boxlock action can also accommodate 16g, 20g, and 28g barrels as an option to make a multi barrel set.
The range currently consists of 9 different models which the company are continuing to expand. Their entry level, Sporter model is £11,995 including vat, these will be available at selected dealers soon to be published on their web site and via Longthorne’ s monthly newsletter.
Entry level Sporter Specification
- Gauge
- Available in 12
- Chambered for 3”
- Proofed for Superior Steel (to ½ choke)
Barrels
- 30” or 32” sporting barrels (flat rib)
- 30” or 32” ramped trap style barrels
- Front sight bead
Chokes
- Multi choked as standard with 5 chokes
- Skeet, ¼, ½, ¾, full
- Choke case and key
Action
- Boxlock trigger plate action with minimal engraving
- Adjustable trigger
- Available in black or silver
Forend
- Choice of 4 forend shapes
- Plain underlever release catch
Trigger guard
- Standard trigger guard
Top Lever
- Standard top lever
Stock
- Adjustable stock with recoil pad Monte Carlo or standard
- Matt oil finish
- Supplied in ABS leather trimmed case
For more information on Longthorne’ s range visit their website www.longthorneguns.com
Or contact sales@longthorneguns.com or PH +44(0) 1772 811215
Irwin Greenstein is Publisher of Shotgun Life. Please send your comments to letters@shotgunlife.com.
Comments