Sporting Arms Inc. Snake Charmer II .410 Bore Single-Shot, 18 in Stainless, Dallas-Marked, Thumbhole Stock
This Sporting Arms Inc. Snake Charmer II stands out as the Dallas-marked safety-added variant of the compact .410 single-shot. It features an 18-inch stainless steel barrel and stainless receiver in a matte silver/gray finish, paired with a durable black synthetic thumbhole stock and one-piece fore-end. The design is known for its compact utility format, typically around 28 inches overall and about 3.5 pounds, with an external hammer and a manual hammer-blocking safety.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Specific Condition Notes: There is visible pitting, along with scuffs and general finish wear.
What's Included
- Sporting Arms Inc. Snake Charmer II .410 Bore single-shot shotgun
The Snake Charmer II is the updated version of the original Snake Charmer, produced by Sporting Arms Inc. in Dallas, Texas, and identifiable by its barrel roll mark: "SNAKE CHARMER II - .410 GAUGE ONLY - SPORTING ARMS INC. DALLAS, TEXAS." This II variant adds a manual hammer-blocking safety while retaining the external hammer and straightforward controls.
Construction is focused on durability and low maintenance, with a stainless steel barrel and receiver finished in matte silver/gray. The black synthetic thumbhole stock and matching one-piece fore-end provide a stable, weather-resistant setup. The length of pull is 9.5 inches.
Chambered in .410 Bore, this is a single-shot, break-action platform with a 1-round capacity and an 18-inch barrel. Its compact utility pattern is typically around 28 inches overall and about 3.5 pounds, making it a handy format within its category.
Made in the United States, the Snake Charmer II is recognized as an influential design among later compact .410 single-shot shotguns. Its simple mechanism, stainless build, and Dallas-marked II configuration give it clear, verifiable appeal.