M.O.A. Corp. Maximum 7mm BR Remington Single-Shot Pistol, 10-inch Bull Barrel, Falling-Block, Eaton Ohio, 1980s
This rare M.O.A. Corp. Maximum stands out as a purpose-built metallic silhouette single-shot pistol in 7mm BR Remington with a heavy 10-inch bull barrel and a clamp-on muzzle brake. It features the Eaton, Ohio receiver marking, a receiver-mounted adjustable target rear sight, and matching serial markings on both the receiver and barrel. Built in the 1980s, it showcases the company’s interchangeable-barrel concept noted in period literature, paired with a robust falling-block action operated by a lever inside the trigger guard.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in solid shape with various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- M.O.A. Corp. Maximum single-shot pistol chambered in 7mm BR Remington
- 10-inch heavy bull barrel with clamp-on muzzle brake installed
- Receiver-mounted, screw-adjustable rear target sight
- Long wood beavertail fore-end
- Smooth wood birds-head target grip
The Maximum is a dedicated metallic silhouette design, built around a strong falling-block action with a lever inside the trigger guard to operate the breech. An external spurred hammer and single-round capacity underscore its precision-focused, competition-oriented layout.
The heavy 10-inch bull barrel is fitted with a clamp-on muzzle brake. With the current muzzle device installed, no front sight is visible. The rear sight is receiver-mounted and screw-adjustable, supporting fine elevation and windage adjustments for target work.
Constructed with a steel frame and receiver in a matte silver/gray finish, the pistol pairs robust build quality with competition ergonomics. The smooth birds-head wood target grip and long wood beavertail fore-end offer a steady, supportive hold.
This example is chambered in 7mm BR Remington, a cartridge favored in silhouette shooting of the era. It is U.S.-made, with the receiver marked Eaton, Ohio, and it carries matching serial markings on both the receiver and barrel. Period literature notes the Maximum’s interchangeable-barrel concept, reflecting the platform’s flexible, competition-driven design.