Mystery Shotgun With a Very Unusual Action

Published on December 20, 2021
Duration: 10:53

This video examines a unique 16-gauge pump-action shotgun from St. Etienne, France, featuring a rare internal stock magazine and a sliding trigger guard action. The mechanism for cycling shells via a metal strip and the trigger acting as a slide release are highlighted as particularly unusual. The firearm's design suggests it might be a prototype or a modified experimental model.

Quick Summary

This 16-gauge St. Etienne shotgun features a unique internal stock magazine and a sliding trigger guard pump action. The trigger also acts as the slide release, making it a highly unusual firearm with potential prototype characteristics.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Mystery St. Etienne Shotgun
  2. 01:03Markings and Proof Marks
  3. 01:43External Features & Stock Magazine
  4. 02:11Stock Magazine System Explained
  5. 03:02Unique Sliding Trigger Guard Action
  6. 05:21Action Assembly Details
  7. 07:02Bolt and Striker Mechanism
  8. 08:44Safety and Locking System

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this St. Etienne shotgun unusual?

This 16-gauge shotgun is highly unusual due to its internal tubular magazine located within the buttstock and its unique pump-action mechanism operated by sliding the trigger guard. The trigger also functions as the slide release.

How does the magazine system work on this mystery shotgun?

The shotgun features a tubular magazine concealed inside the buttstock, accessible via a trapdoor. It utilizes a metal strip with hooks to cycle shells forward into the chamber, though the exact mechanism may be incomplete.

What is the action type of this French shotgun?

It employs a rare sliding trigger guard pump-action system, similar in concept to the Burgess shotgun. The trigger guard itself is moved to operate the action, and the trigger acts as the slide release.

Where was this unique shotgun manufactured?

The shotgun was manufactured in St. Etienne, France, a region historically known for its firearms production. Only a 'ST ETIENNE 17.0' proof mark is visible on the firearm.

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