NEF Pardner Model SB1 12 Gauge Single-Shot Break-Action, 28" Barrel, 3" Chamber, Fixed Modified Choke
This New England Firearms Pardner Model SB1 is a classic single-shot 12 gauge with a 28" barrel, 3" chambering, and a fixed Modified choke. It features a color casehardened steel receiver, blued steel barrel, and walnut-stained hardwood furniture. Built on the SB1 frame with an external hammer and transfer-bar safety, it carries the hallmark H&R/NEF design and was manufactured in Gardner, Massachusetts, USA.
Notable details include the barrel marking "PARDNER MODEL SB1 12 GA. 3" MOD." confirming its 3" chamber and MOD choke, a top-tang opening lever, and a brass front bead on a plain barrel. The receiver is stamped with U.S. Patent No. 3,988,848, denoting the transfer-bar safety design.
NEF/H&R production was discontinued in 2015.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread rust and pitting on the barrel, and there are slight blemishes on the stock.
What’s Included
- NEF Pardner Model SB1 12 Gauge single-shot shotgun
The SB1 frame designates this shotgun as part of NEF/H&R’s shotgun family, pairing a color casehardened steel receiver with a blued steel barrel for a traditional look and feel. The external hammer and transfer-bar safety provide a straightforward manual of arms with the added benefit of the patented safety system.
The 28" steel barrel is a plain, non-vented tube with a brass bead front sight for quick alignment. Its fixed Modified choke and 3" chambering offer versatile performance with common 12 gauge loads, as confirmed by the factory barrel marking.
Furniture consists of a walnut-stained hardwood buttstock and fore-end, complemented by an NEF-logo black buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.0", providing a familiar fit for many shooters.
Controls are simple and robust: a top-tang opening lever unlocks the action, and the single-shot, break-action layout keeps operation direct and reliable. Capacity is 1 round. Markings include the U.S. Patent No. 3,988,848 on the receiver and the full model, gauge, chamber, and choke designation on the barrel.
Manufactured in Gardner, Massachusetts, USA, this Pardner Model SB1 reflects the final era of NEF/H&R production prior to discontinuation in 2015.