The consignor will be donating 100% of their proceeds to the Park County Animal Shelter in Wyoming.
Make: Blaser
Model: F16 Game
Serial Number: FGR006267, Barrel serial number FG/00568.
Year of Manufacture: 2017 BH date code.
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2.75? and 3" shells.
Action Type: Top break, over under shotgun with single selective mechanical trigger and ejectors. The selector is built into the trigger. Tang mounted non automatic resetting safety.
Barrel Length: 28" Barrels with a low vented rib that has been finely checkered for glare reduction.
Choke: Threaded for interchangeable Blaser chokes. Includes Blaser flush chokes: Improved Cylinder, Modified and Improved Modified. Briley Titanium extended chokes: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, and Light Modified. Also Muller Stainless/Ceramic U1(SK/IC), U2 (Light MOD/MOD), and Featherlite U3(MOD/IM) chokes. 9 chokes total.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is green fiber optic rod affixed to the rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture set is a two-piece checkered high grade walnut with rounded forend, and right hand palm swelled semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb with Blaser butt pad stock. The cast is slightly right handed and the LOP measures 14.75?. The drop at comb is 1.5" and the drop at heel is 2". The shotgun weighs 6lbs 10 oz. The wood shows minor signs of handling with a few small compressions and surface level lines. The butt pad shows virtually no wear. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the furniture set is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Matte Blue/PVD
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The smooth bores are mirror bright. There is no erosion/pitting in the bores. There is some very minor plastic fouling and lines from use present. In this writer's opinion the bores rate 9.75/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 99% of its finish. The right rear edge of the upper barrel shows a small rub mark. The forend lug shows some very minor rub wear. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp. Overall this shotgun is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The action locks up tight with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun includes the 9 total chokes listed above, Briley choke wrench, Blaser choke wrench, two Muller choke wrenches, a Muller choke tube case, a Briley choke tube case, swivel kit, Two Blaser gun socks, and Blaser lockable case.
Our Assessment: This Blaser F16 Game was manufactured in 2017 and is a premium field shotgun designed to combine elegant styling with exceptional handling characteristics. Chambered in 12 gauge with 3-inch chambers, this example features 28" barrels that provide an ideal balance between quick handling and a smooth, controlled swing in the field. Weighing just 6 pounds, 10 ounces, the F16 Game is notably light for a 12 gauge, making it an outstanding choice for long days pursuing upland birds. The shotgun is equipped with a crisp single selective mechanical trigger featuring an integrated barrel selector allowing the shooter to quickly choose which barrel fires first. A green fiber optic front sight completes the sighting plane, offering excellent visibility in a wide range of lighting conditions.
The shotgun is stocked with beautifully figured walnut furniture featuring a right-handed semi-pistol grip with palm swell, providing both elegance and a secure, natural feel in the hands. This example is accompanied by an impressive selection of choke tubes, giving it exceptional versatility for everything from skeet to waterfowl and upland hunting. Included are three factory Blaser flush chokes (IC, M, IM), three Briley titanium extended chokes (SK, IC, LM), and three Muller chokes consisting of the U1 (SK/IC), U2 (LM/M), and a Featherlite U3 (M/IM), for a total of nine choke tubes. Combining outstanding German engineering, lightweight field handling, premium walnut, and an extensive choke package, this Blaser F16 Game is a beautifully appointed shotgun equally suited for the discerning hunter or sporting clays enthusiast.
