"CZ Hammer Classic" Side-by-side Scattergun
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"CZ Hammer Classic" Side-by-side Scattergun
It's been quite a long time since I've posted any images of "slippers" -- just like Ysabel Kid or JReed used to do with their guns, so here goes...
That's a CZ Hammer Classic" side-by-side scattergun in 12 gauge, with exposed hammers and 30 inch tubes. It came with a steel buttplate, so for now it has a slip-on recoil pad. The comb was a little lower than I'd like as well, so I added that custom leather cheek pad (from ebay -- top quality, it's my 4th one) and that helps improve the fit for me. CZ's gunsmith lowered the trigger pulls in under 2 weeks for no charge, under warranty, and they're nice now (they were pretty heavy before).
This is my 2nd Hammer Classic, but the only one I have -- as I got the first one back in fall of 2018 and had the thought to convert it to a straight English grip, which was well done (and done quickly) by the stockmaker I'd selected. But it turns out that I probably shot it a little bit better on clay targets with the original grip -- which had been cut off! Oops! But anyway, I lucked into meeting a guy a year or so later who (a) Could not find one to buy, and (b) Really wanted a straight English grip! So a deal was struck, where I only lost maybe $75 or so, and both parties walked away very happy.
I guess I got the hankering to have another exposed hammer shotgun, and I did it again -- but this time, I will leave the pistol grip "as is".
Cheers!
Old No7
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That's a CZ Hammer Classic" side-by-side scattergun in 12 gauge, with exposed hammers and 30 inch tubes. It came with a steel buttplate, so for now it has a slip-on recoil pad. The comb was a little lower than I'd like as well, so I added that custom leather cheek pad (from ebay -- top quality, it's my 4th one) and that helps improve the fit for me. CZ's gunsmith lowered the trigger pulls in under 2 weeks for no charge, under warranty, and they're nice now (they were pretty heavy before).
This is my 2nd Hammer Classic, but the only one I have -- as I got the first one back in fall of 2018 and had the thought to convert it to a straight English grip, which was well done (and done quickly) by the stockmaker I'd selected. But it turns out that I probably shot it a little bit better on clay targets with the original grip -- which had been cut off! Oops! But anyway, I lucked into meeting a guy a year or so later who (a) Could not find one to buy, and (b) Really wanted a straight English grip! So a deal was struck, where I only lost maybe $75 or so, and both parties walked away very happy.
I guess I got the hankering to have another exposed hammer shotgun, and I did it again -- but this time, I will leave the pistol grip "as is".
Cheers!
Old No7
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Re: "CZ Hammer Classic" Side-by-side Scattergun
Looks good. Hope it hits where you are looking.
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Re: "CZ Hammer Classic" Side-by-side Scattergun
Beautiful gun, I seriously considered one back around 2015, when I knew my eyes where slipping. I mostly squirrel hunted with a iron sight 22, and the DB with the right chokes & Shot, make the ultimate squirrel & turkey gun! I already had 3 CZ 22's, and I know that's a quality gun. Loved their little 28ga bird gun!
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Now that's a neat idea. I like external hammer guns.
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I have one of the CZ Bobwhite SxSs, a 410 with 28" bbls with i/c & mod. No hammers but double triggers. When it got here I practically had to stand on the triggers to get the hammers to fall. Both were over 11 lbs. When I took the trigger plate off the gun I saw right away what the problem was, burrs left when the slots were cut into the plate. A few file strokes, little stone work and I cut the pull weight by half. Being a field gun they are a bit heavy but SAFE with January cold fingers when pheasant hunting.
The very first time I carried it afield, the first bird Claro flushed was a blue rooster, right barrel found its mark and at that moment I decided that bird was going on the wall.
Seems like every time I carry it the birds just fall from the sky!
The very first time I carried it afield, the first bird Claro flushed was a blue rooster, right barrel found its mark and at that moment I decided that bird was going on the wall.
Seems like every time I carry it the birds just fall from the sky!
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Re: "CZ Hammer Classic" Side-by-side Scattergun
I love hammer guns I've had seven in 12 & 16 gauge but my last one required eleven men and a big dog to cock the hammers back so reluctantly let it go as I had heard that lightening the springs results in weak hits on the primers with that model. So always on the lookout for a hammer gun I have been eyeing up the CZ, I'm not a fan of Turkish guns but the CZ hammer gun looks pretty strong and traditional. I'm sure you will give it a good work out in the field Darryl. ..
This time though I'm looking for a 20 gauge short barrels open chokes and pistol grip stock hard to find over here.
This time though I'm looking for a 20 gauge short barrels open chokes and pistol grip stock hard to find over here.
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I was just recently looking at those too! Nice find!!! -Tutt
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Re: "CZ Hammer Classic" Side-by-side Scattergun
Forget about the double, tell us about those slippers. They look comfortable!
Re: "CZ Hammer Classic" Side-by-side Scattergun
There used to be one made in Poland by Pioneer Arms that was a good quality, heavy duty piece. Not sure what happened to that one but Pioneer Arms is apparently still in business. They make among other things AK47s but supposedly those are not good quality.
Re: "CZ Hammer Classic" Side-by-side Scattergun
I have a sxs 12 hammerless with double triggers, coach gun. Auto safety. Does the hammer double have a separate safety or do the uncocked hammers act as such? I wonder about using it as a grouse gun. Seems like it would take too long to cock the hammer when the grouse is flushed and heading into the bush. I can slip the safety off as I'm lifting my hammerless so it's quick. Educate me on hammer doubles.
Re: "CZ Hammer Classic" Side-by-side Scattergun
The "CZ Hammer Classic" double has a separate safety; so one could carry it cocked with the safety on. That was a feature I wanted as well for hunting with it. For an extra safety margin while crossing over a stream or wall, it can be broken open while cocked and *on safe*, and then closed once you're back on solid footing.Trailboss wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 12:46 am Does the hammer double have a separate safety or do the uncocked hammers act as such? I wonder about using it as a grouse gun. Seems like it would take too long to cock the hammer when the grouse is flushed and heading into the bush. I can slip the safety off as I'm lifting my hammerless so it's quick. Educate me on hammer doubles.
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Re: "CZ Hammer Classic" Side-by-side Scattergun
Thanks Old No7, it would be just as fast in action as a hammerless. Nice. I like the old timey look. Now to start looking.Old No7 wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 7:58 amThe "CZ Hammer Classic" double has a separate safety; so one could carry it cocked with the safety on. That was a feature I wanted as well for hunting with it. For an extra safety margin while crossing over a stream or wall, it can be broken open while cocked and *on safe*, and then closed once you're back on solid footing.Trailboss wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 12:46 am Does the hammer double have a separate safety or do the uncocked hammers act as such? I wonder about using it as a grouse gun. Seems like it would take too long to cock the hammer when the grouse is flushed and heading into the bush. I can slip the safety off as I'm lifting my hammerless so it's quick. Educate me on hammer doubles.
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