Heritage Badlander 12 Gauge Side-by-Side, 18.5 inch Barrels, 3 inch Chambers, Cylinder Bores, Dual Triggers (BL1218BK)
The Heritage Badlander is a modern, coach-length 12 gauge side-by-side built in Turkey by Büyük Huğlu for Heritage Manufacturing. It pairs 18.5 inch barrels and fixed cylinder chokes with extractor-only operation, dual triggers, and a tang safety that does not auto-engage. Matte black steel and checkered Turkish walnut furniture complete a straightforward, durable configuration.
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 are visible handling and use marks on the metal and wood. The bores show fouling consistent with significant prior use. See the photos for close-up views.
What's Included
- Heritage Badlander instruction manual
- Heritage factory box with model label BL1218BK
Constructed with alloy-steel barrels and receiver in a matte black finish, the Badlander uses 18.5 inch side-by-side barrels with a solid top rib and a brass bead front sight. The bores are fixed cylinder, aligning with the gun's coach-length, quick-handling intent.
The shotgun is chambered for both 2 3/4 inch and 3 inch shells, providing broad ammunition flexibility. Cylinder chokes are fixed, simplifying the setup for close-range applications.
Controls are traditional and direct: dual triggers with the front firing the right barrel and the rear firing the left, plus a tang safety that does not automatically engage when the action is opened. The action is extractor-only with no automatic ejectors.
Furniture is Turkish walnut with cut checkering, a pistol-grip wrist, and a rubber recoil pad. Length of pull is approximately 14 inches, giving a comfortable, neutral fit for many shooters. Capacity is two rounds, and hammers are internal for a clean profile.
Markings include Made in Turkey and importer information for Heritage Manufacturing, Inc., Bainbridge, Georgia. The observed model code is BL1218BK.