Smith & Wesson Elite Series
The Smith & Wesson Elite Series are break-open shotguns offered by Smith & Wesson circa 2007 to 2010. The shotguns were manufactured at a Smith & Wesson facility in Turkey.
| Smith & Wesson Elite Series | |
|---|---|
| Type | Break-open shotgun |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Unit cost | $2,350 (MSRP) |
| Produced | c. 2007–2010 |
| No. built | ~3,000 (Gold)[1] |
| Variants | Elite Gold (20 ga. side-by-side) Elite Silver (12 ga. over-and-under) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.5 or 6.7 lb (2.9 or 3.0 kg) (Gold) 7.6 to 7.8 lb (3.4 to 3.5 kg) (Silver) |
| Length | 43.5 or 45.5 in (110 or 116 cm) (Gold) 44 to 48 in (110 to 120 cm) (Silver) |
| Barrel length | 26 or 28 in (66 or 71 cm) (Gold) 26 to 30 in (66 to 76 cm) (Silver) |
| Cartridge | 12 and 20 gauge |
| Action | Break action |
| Sights | Front- and mid-beads |
| References | [2] |
History
In November 2006, Smith & Wesson announced that it would re-enter the shotgun market with two new lines of shotguns, the Elite Series and the semi-automatic 1000 Series, unveiled at the 2007 SHOT Show.[3] Both series were manufactured in Turkey.[3]
The Elite Series was offered in two variants:[2]
- Elite Gold – 20-gauge, side-by-side, barrel lengths 26 or 28 in (66 or 71 cm)
- Elite Silver – 12-gauge, over-and-under, barrel lengths 26, 28, or 30 in (66, 71, or 76 cm)
Smith & Wesson offered the Elite Series with an "Heirloom Warranty" program, a first of its kind in the firearms industry. The warranty provides both the original buyer and the buyer's chosen heir with a lifetime warranty on all Elite Series shotguns.[3]
The 26-inch Silver offering was discontinued in 2008.[4] The entire Elite Series was discontinued by mid-2010.[5]
References
- Buck, Bruce (2011). Shotguns on Review: 38 Guns Tried & Tested. Down East Books. p. 447. ISBN 978-1608930029. Retrieved June 29, 2020 – via Google Books.
- "2007 Product Guide" (PDF). Smith & Wesson. pp. 3–7. Retrieved June 26, 2020 – via specialgunshop.com.
- "Smith & Wesson Enters Shotgun Market" (Press release). Smith & Wesson. November 16, 2006. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- Dvorchak Jr., George (September 23, 2010). "Testfire: S&W Elite Gold, Elite Silver & 1000 Series". Gun Digest. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
- "Smith & Wesson Elite Gold S X S ?". trapshooters.com. June 15, 2010. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
Further reading
- "Safety & Instruction Manual: Elite Gold Shotguns" (PDF). Smith & Wesson. February 1, 2008. Retrieved June 28, 2020 – via azureedge.net.
- "Safety & Instruction Manual: Elite Silver Shotguns" (PDF). Smith & Wesson. December 30, 2007. Retrieved June 29, 2020 – via azureedge.net.
- "Smith & Wesson Elite Gold Side-by-Side Voted Best Hunting Shotgun by Field & Stream Magazine" (PDF) (Press release). Smith & Wesson. September 11, 2008. Retrieved June 28, 2020 – via azureedge.net.
- Guthrie, J. (September 23, 2010). "Smith & Wesson Elite Gold 20 Gauge". shootingtimes.com. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
External links
- Smith & Wesson Elite Gold from Carolina Sporting Arms via YouTube