H&R Pardner Pump Protector 12 Gauge, 18.5 in Cylinder-Bore Barrel, Matte Blue, Hardwood Stock, 2 3/4 in & 3 in Chambers, With Choate Extension and 6-Round Side Saddle
This H&R Pardner Pump Protector is a steel-receiver, 870-pattern 12 gauge with a short, 18.5-inch cylinder-bore barrel and a matte blue/parkerized-style finish. It stands out with installed upgrades that add practical capacity and on-gun storage: a Choate Tool magazine tube extension and a left-side receiver-mounted six-round shell carrier. The receiver top is serrated and drilled & tapped with filler screws, and the hardwood furniture includes a corncob-style fore-end and ventilated recoil pad.
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 are markings from previous handling and use. There are signs of light surface rust. The bore is bright and clean.
What's Included
- Left-side receiver-mounted polymer side saddle, six-shell capacity (installed)
- Choate Tool magazine tube extension (installed)
The Pardner Pump Protector uses a steel receiver and 870-pattern design with bottom loading and side ejection. Its 18.5-inch smoothbore barrel is non-ribbed with a true cylinder bore and a brass bead front sight, providing a straightforward, durable setup.
The shotgun is chambered for both 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch shells. Factory capacity is 5+1 with 2 3/4-inch shells, and the installed Choate Tool magazine tube extension increases capacity and projects past the muzzle. A left-side receiver-mounted six-round shell carrier adds convenient on-gun ammunition storage.
Hardwood furniture includes a ribbed, corncob-style fore-end and a stock with a ventilated recoil pad and rear sling swivel stud. The length of pull measures 14 inches, offering a traditional fit and solid shoulder interface.
The receiver top is longitudinally serrated and drilled & tapped with filler screws. The finish is a matte blue/parkerized-style across the steel receiver and barrel. Controls include a cross-bolt safety, and the configuration reflects a straightforward, duty-style layout. Country of origin is China.