NEF Pardner .410 Bore Single-Shot Shotgun, 26-inch Barrel, 3-inch Chamber, Fixed Full Choke, Case-Hardened Receiver
This NEF Pardner .410 Bore stands out with a 26-inch blued barrel and fixed Full choke, a color case-hardened steel receiver, and classic walnut-stained hardwood furniture. It is a top-break, single-shot design with an external hammer and H&R transfer-bar safety, chambered for 3-inch .410 shells. Marked with New England Firearms manufacturing in Gardner, Massachusetts, it represents a discontinued NEF/H&R single-shot line that ended production in 2015.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Not applicable - smoothbore barrel.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- NEF Pardner .410 Bore single-shot shotgun
The action is a simple, reliable top-break single-shot with an external hammer and H&R transfer-bar safety. It holds one round and is set up for straightforward operation and easy loading and unloading.
The 26-inch blued barrel is chambered for 3-inch .410 shells and features a fixed Full choke for tighter patterns. A single brass bead front sight provides a clear, unobstructed aiming point; there is no rear sight.
The receiver is steel with a color case-hardened finish, giving it a durable surface and a classic appearance. The barrel and receiver combination reflect NEF’s straightforward, utilitarian build.
Furniture consists of a walnut-stained hardwood pistol-grip buttstock with a black buttplate and a matching semi-beavertail forend. Length of pull is 14.5 inches, offering a comfortable fit for many shooters.
Manufactured in Gardner, Massachusetts, the shotgun bears clear factory markings as noted. NEF/H&R single-shot production ended in 2015, placing this Pardner among the final era of the brand’s simple break-action designs.