Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-barrel shotgun for a penny-start auction, this is the Torkelson Double-barrel Shotgun
Please note, the forearm on this example seems to come off frequently due to a missing screw.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Torkelson
Model: Double-Barrel
Serial: 14373
Caliber: 12 Ga
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead with Middle Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock with Checkering
Action: Break-Action, Double-Barrel
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Torkelson double-barrel shotgun is a lesser-known but historically interesting side-by-side firearm that reflects the practical, workmanlike approach of early 20th-century American shotgun manufacturing, where function, affordability, and reliability were prioritized over elaborate embellishment. Produced by Torkelson, these shotguns were typically built as break-action, side-by-side designs with exposed hammers on many examples, giving them a distinctly traditional appearance and clear visual confirmation of the gun’s cocked or safe condition. Most Torkelson doubles were chambered in common American gauges such as 12 or 16 gauge, making them versatile field guns suitable for upland birds, small game, and general farm or rural use. Construction was generally straightforward and robust, with steel barrels joined by a solid rib, a simple locking system to ensure secure breech closure, and extractors rather than ejectors on most models, emphasizing durability and ease of maintenance. Stocks were usually made from plain American hardwood, shaped for comfort and balance rather than decoration, often showing straight grips and slim forends that kept overall weight manageable for long days in the field. Sighting was minimal, typically limited to a single bead front sight that encouraged instinctive pointing rather than deliberate aiming, which suited the shotgun’s intended role as a practical hunting tool. While Torkelson double barrels lack the refined fit, finish, and engraving found on higher-end contemporaries from major makers, they earned respect for being dependable, honest firearms that did their job without pretense. Today, surviving examples are valued by collectors and shooters who appreciate obscure American shotgun makers, regional production history, and the charm of utilitarian doubles that represent an era when shotguns were built first and foremost to be used, carried, and relied upon in the field.
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.
Model: Double-Barrel
Serial: 14373
Caliber: 12 Ga
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead with Middle Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock with Checkering
Action: Break-Action, Double-Barrel
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Torkelson double-barrel shotgun is a lesser-known but historically interesting side-by-side firearm that reflects the practical, workmanlike approach of early 20th-century American shotgun manufacturing, where function, affordability, and reliability were prioritized over elaborate embellishment. Produced by Torkelson, these shotguns were typically built as break-action, side-by-side designs with exposed hammers on many examples, giving them a distinctly traditional appearance and clear visual confirmation of the gun’s cocked or safe condition. Most Torkelson doubles were chambered in common American gauges such as 12 or 16 gauge, making them versatile field guns suitable for upland birds, small game, and general farm or rural use. Construction was generally straightforward and robust, with steel barrels joined by a solid rib, a simple locking system to ensure secure breech closure, and extractors rather than ejectors on most models, emphasizing durability and ease of maintenance. Stocks were usually made from plain American hardwood, shaped for comfort and balance rather than decoration, often showing straight grips and slim forends that kept overall weight manageable for long days in the field. Sighting was minimal, typically limited to a single bead front sight that encouraged instinctive pointing rather than deliberate aiming, which suited the shotgun’s intended role as a practical hunting tool. While Torkelson double barrels lack the refined fit, finish, and engraving found on higher-end contemporaries from major makers, they earned respect for being dependable, honest firearms that did their job without pretense. Today, surviving examples are valued by collectors and shooters who appreciate obscure American shotgun makers, regional production history, and the charm of utilitarian doubles that represent an era when shotguns were built first and foremost to be used, carried, and relied upon in the field.
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
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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.
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