Smith & Wesson Model 10 “NATO Gamebird” 12 Gauge Limited-Edition Pump Shotgun, 28" Barrel
This mid-1970s Smith & Wesson Model 10 “NATO Gamebird” is a factory-produced, limited-edition variant of the Model 916 pump shotgun. Built in the USA on a carbon-steel receiver and barrel, it features factory gamebird engraving, rich blued metalwork, and walnut furniture. Limited production numbers and distinctive styling make this full-size 12 gauge attractive to shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: Light surface scratches and small blemishes are present on the blued receiver and barrel, but nothing that impacts function or structural integrity. The bolt retains its original in-the-white finish and shows normal cycling marks.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 10 “NATO Gamebird” 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun with 28" barrel
Produced for a short period, the NATO Gamebird package added factory gamebird engraving and a matched walnut stock set to the Model 10 platform. The left side of the receiver displays a machine-engraved flushing upland bird scene bordered by scroll work, giving the gun a distinctive field aesthetic straight from the factory.
The 28" plain carbon-steel barrel is chambered for 3" 12 gauge shells and wears a single brass bead front sight for fast alignment on moving targets. A hot-salt blued finish protects the metal surfaces, while the bolt remains in the white—an original detail on these limited-edition guns.
This model uses a short magazine tube for a 2+1 capacity, pairing reduced weight with a traditional field balance. The cross-bolt safety and reliable pump-action design offer familiar, straightforward operation for hunters and recreational shooters.
Walnut furniture sets off the blued steel, with a 14.0" length of pull that fits most adult shooters. Serial numbers fall in the “B” prefix range, consistent with Smith & Wesson’s brief in-house shotgun production era.