EAA Churchill 812 Field: An Affordable Over/Under Shotgun
Maybe there’s finally an over/under shotgun in my future. If you ever wanted a an over/under shotgun for competition of hunting, but the prices were way out of line with your budget, take notice. European American Armory Corporation (EAA Corp) has introduced the Churchill 812 Field O/U. It’s a dependable over/under shotgun with classic styling. And with suggested retail prices in the mid-$800 range, you won’t have to take out a second mortgage to own one.
Versatile Over/Under Shotguns
The EAA Churchill 812 Field O/U should appeal to the serious hunter or clay target shooter with its traditional looks, perfect balance and easy swing. It would also be a good choice for newcomers to the shotgun sports looking for a dependable, sure-fitting, accurate shotgun that won’t break the bank.
An Affordable Shotgun, High-End Features
The Churchill 812 O/U is a 12-gauge shotgun with three-inch chambers.
These over/under shotguns are built on a standard checkered walnut stock and fore-end featuring exceptional grain for a shotgun at this price point.
The steel receiver has a matte nickel finish and it features a vented rib with a fiber optic front sight, auto ejectors and an auto safety.
Included are three extended choke tubes.
Available In Other Gauges Too
If you don’t want a 12 gauge, you’re still in luck. EAA is also offering the Churchill 820 Field in 20 gauge, the 828 Field in 28 gauge and the 836 Field in .410 — all with three-inch chambers. The 12-gauge features a 28-inch barrel. The others have 26-inch barrels. These shotguns weigh about six pounds even. The suggested retail prices for these over/under shotguns is $861, except the .410 model, which will sell for $816.
Steven Paul Barlow is a retired sergeant/station commander and former firearms instructor with the New York State Police. He is an avid hunter, fisherman, and enthusiast with all things related to firearms, knives, and survival. He has been writing on outdoor topics for more than 35 years. His collections of outdoor humor stories are available at BriarHill Books.
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