NEF Pardner Model SB1 12 Gauge Single-Shot Shotgun, 28 in Barrel, 3 in Chamber, Fixed Modified Choke
This New England Firearms (NEF) Pardner Model SB1 is a U.S.-made, single-shot 12 gauge with a 28-inch steel barrel and a 3-inch chamber. It features a blued barrel, a color case-hardened receiver, and a fixed Modified choke. Markings include the Gardner, Massachusetts manufacturing legend and U.S. Pat. No.
3958643 on the left receiver, the factory barrel roll-mark, and a circled P proof. Capacity is one round, with an overall length of approximately 43 inches per catalog.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: Heavy surface pitting is present throughout the barrel and receiver. The wood stock shows various handling marks, dings, and scratches.
What’s Included
- NEF Pardner Model SB1 12 Gauge single-shot shotgun
The Pardner Model SB1 is a straightforward single-shot, break-action shotgun with an exposed hammer and a transfer bar safety system. It is set up with a single front bead sight for a clean sight picture.
The 28-inch steel barrel is blued and chambered for 3-inch 12 gauge shells. It uses a fixed Modified choke, as indicated by the factory roll-mark: "PARDNER - MODEL SB1 12 GA. 3" MOD."
The receiver wears a color case-hardened finish and carries the left-side legend with U.S. Pat. No. 3958643 and "Manufactured in Gardner, Mass., U.S.A." A circled P proof is also present among the markings.
Furniture consists of a hardwood stock and matching fore-end. The stock has a pistol-grip (semi-pistol), uncheckered grip and a black hard rubber/plastic buttplate molded with the NEF logo. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches, and overall length is approximately 43 inches per catalog.