Weatherby Model 82 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28 in Vent Rib, Factory Engraved, Japan (1980s), Walnut Stock, 3+1
This Weatherby Model 82 is a Japan-made, 1980s-era 12 gauge semi-automatic with a factory scroll-engraved receiver and classic Weatherby styling. It features a 28-inch vent rib barrel with a brass bead, a gas-operated action, and a high-gloss walnut stock with distinctive rosewood and white-diamond accents. The receiver carries the "Weatherby EIGHTY—TWO" marking and a semi-humpback profile, aligning with the model’s period and origin.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal and wood show scattered scratches and blemishes from handling and use. The barrel has some adhesive residue.
What's Included
- Weatherby Model 82 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun
The Model 82 uses a gas-operated system with a 3+1 tubular magazine and a 2.75-inch chamber, offering smooth cycling with a semi-humpback receiver profile. The right side of the receiver is marked "Weatherby EIGHTY—TWO," with serial numbering located on the receiver bottom ahead of the loading port.
The 28-inch barrel is topped with a vent rib and a brass bead front sight for a clean sight picture. The bead sight setup is straightforward and consistent with the shotgun’s field-ready configuration.
The receiver is factory scroll engraved and finished in a matte black anodized-style, paired with blued and black metalwork elsewhere. Barrel and receiver markings include a boxed "KP" stamp, a "Made in Japan" barrel address, and a "Weatherby SOUTH GATE, CALIF" barrel address, matching its period of production.
Stock craftsmanship stands out with a high-gloss walnut stock featuring cut checkering, a rosewood pistol-grip cap with a white-diamond inlay, white-line spacers, and a ventilated recoil pad. Length of pull is 14.0 inches, offering a classic fit and traditional Weatherby aesthetics.