Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this fine example of an Italian-made side-by-side shotgun for a penny-start auction; this is the B. Vernadelli Game Cock Premier!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: B. Vernadelli (Imported by Stoeger Arms Corp.)
Model: Game Cock Premier
Serial: 94377
Date of Manufacture: 1967 (According to the Date Code XXIII)
Caliber: 20 Gauge
Finish: Color Case Frame with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Side-by-Side, Break-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The B. Vernadelli / Stoeger Arms Corp. Game Cock Premier is a fine example of an Italian-made shotgun imported during the mid-20th century, representing the intersection of Old World craftsmanship and the American sporting market. Manufactured by B. Vernadelli of Brescia, Italy—a region renowned for its generations of skilled gunmakers—the Game Cock Premier was marketed in the United States through Stoeger Arms Corp., a company that played a key role in introducing European firearms to American sportsmen. This shotgun, typically offered as a side-by-side double, was built with attention to detail that balanced elegance with utility. Featuring finely blued barrels, richly finished walnut stocks, and tasteful engraving on its case-hardened or blued receiver, the Premier was designed to appeal to upland hunters seeking both refinement and reliability. Its robust boxlock action and well-balanced frame made it not only visually appealing but also capable of standing up to the demands of field use. Functionally, the Game Cock Premier embodied the traditional qualities sportsmen valued in a hunting shotgun: durability, balance, and consistent performance. Available in popular gauges, it catered to bird hunters pursuing quail, grouse, pheasant, or dove, where quick handling and instinctive pointing were essential. The shotgun’s stock dimensions and weight distribution lent themselves to fast mounting, while the double triggers allowed the shooter to instantly select between barrels, often with different choke constrictions for adaptability in the field. The Premier was not intended to compete with the ultra-high-end bespoke doubles of London or Gardone Val Trompia, but rather to provide American hunters with an accessible, well-made European shotgun that blended practicality with tasteful embellishment. Today, surviving examples of the B. Vernadelli / Stoeger Game Cock Premier are appreciated by collectors and hunters alike for their representation of mid-century import shotguns—functional tools with an added touch of artistry that reflect a period when European makers were striving to capture the attention of the American market.
Contents:
Model: Game Cock Premier
Serial: 94377
Date of Manufacture: 1967 (According to the Date Code XXIII)
Caliber: 20 Gauge
Finish: Color Case Frame with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Side-by-Side, Break-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The B. Vernadelli / Stoeger Arms Corp. Game Cock Premier is a fine example of an Italian-made shotgun imported during the mid-20th century, representing the intersection of Old World craftsmanship and the American sporting market. Manufactured by B. Vernadelli of Brescia, Italy—a region renowned for its generations of skilled gunmakers—the Game Cock Premier was marketed in the United States through Stoeger Arms Corp., a company that played a key role in introducing European firearms to American sportsmen. This shotgun, typically offered as a side-by-side double, was built with attention to detail that balanced elegance with utility. Featuring finely blued barrels, richly finished walnut stocks, and tasteful engraving on its case-hardened or blued receiver, the Premier was designed to appeal to upland hunters seeking both refinement and reliability. Its robust boxlock action and well-balanced frame made it not only visually appealing but also capable of standing up to the demands of field use. Functionally, the Game Cock Premier embodied the traditional qualities sportsmen valued in a hunting shotgun: durability, balance, and consistent performance. Available in popular gauges, it catered to bird hunters pursuing quail, grouse, pheasant, or dove, where quick handling and instinctive pointing were essential. The shotgun’s stock dimensions and weight distribution lent themselves to fast mounting, while the double triggers allowed the shooter to instantly select between barrels, often with different choke constrictions for adaptability in the field. The Premier was not intended to compete with the ultra-high-end bespoke doubles of London or Gardone Val Trompia, but rather to provide American hunters with an accessible, well-made European shotgun that blended practicality with tasteful embellishment. Today, surviving examples of the B. Vernadelli / Stoeger Game Cock Premier are appreciated by collectors and hunters alike for their representation of mid-century import shotguns—functional tools with an added touch of artistry that reflect a period when European makers were striving to capture the attention of the American market.
Contents:
This example will ship with the soft rifle case as pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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