Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this Finnish break-action over-and-under for a penny-start auction; this is the Valmet 412 “Shooting System” Double Rifle!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Valmet
Model: 412 "Shooting System" Double Rifle
Serial: 227948
Caliber: .375 Win.
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Folding Leaf Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Monte Carlo Stock and Forearm
Action: Over-and-Under Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Valmet Model 412 is a Finnish break-action over/under “shooting system” that was built around the idea of modular barrel sets — shotgun, rifle, or combination shotgun/rifle barrels could be fitted to the same action, so a single gun could serve as a sporting shotgun, a combination gun, or a true double rifle. Mechanically, it uses a robust monobloc-style over/under chassis with a forward pivot pin and strong locking surfaces designed to handle both shotgun pressures and the higher proof pressures of large-bore rifle cartridges; rimless rifle barrels were normally fitted with extractors, while rimmed cartridges often used ejectors. Valmet offered the 412 in a wide range of chamberings and barrel lengths (examples in period catalogs and surviving guns include 12-gauge shotgun barrels over rifle barrels chambered for .222 Rem., .30-06, .308 Win., 7.62×54R and larger dangerous-game calibers such as 9.3×74R), and configurations could include single or double triggers and a variety of stocks and sights — all pointing to a platform intentionally designed for versatility in European and colonial hunting markets. On the range and in the field, the Model 412 earns praise for being a practical, well-made hunting tool rather than a high-art bespoke double: its break-action simplicity, the ability to swap barrel sets, and generally solid Finnish workmanship make it a dependable choice for stalk-and-drive style hunting where the shooter might want a shotgun for close shots and a rifle for longer targets. That versatility is also the 412’s principal trade-off — barrel regulation (the alignment and point-of-impact relationship between the two barrels) can vary between individual guns and barrel sets, so buyers should inspect or test-shoot the exact barrel combination they intend to use; likewise the gun’s weight and balance (especially with heavy rifle barrels or scopes fitted) can make it feel quite different from a purpose-built single-barrel rifle or a light upland shotgun. Today, the Model 412 appears regularly on the used market in a wide range of conditions and prices — generally affordable compared with custom double rifles — but parts and specialized repairs (stock work, regulation, extractor/ejector servicing) are less common than for mainstream platforms, so prospective owners should budget for competent gunsmithing when needed.
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: 412 "Shooting System" Double Rifle
Serial: 227948
Caliber: .375 Win.
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Folding Leaf Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Monte Carlo Stock and Forearm
Action: Over-and-Under Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Valmet Model 412 is a Finnish break-action over/under “shooting system” that was built around the idea of modular barrel sets — shotgun, rifle, or combination shotgun/rifle barrels could be fitted to the same action, so a single gun could serve as a sporting shotgun, a combination gun, or a true double rifle. Mechanically, it uses a robust monobloc-style over/under chassis with a forward pivot pin and strong locking surfaces designed to handle both shotgun pressures and the higher proof pressures of large-bore rifle cartridges; rimless rifle barrels were normally fitted with extractors, while rimmed cartridges often used ejectors. Valmet offered the 412 in a wide range of chamberings and barrel lengths (examples in period catalogs and surviving guns include 12-gauge shotgun barrels over rifle barrels chambered for .222 Rem., .30-06, .308 Win., 7.62×54R and larger dangerous-game calibers such as 9.3×74R), and configurations could include single or double triggers and a variety of stocks and sights — all pointing to a platform intentionally designed for versatility in European and colonial hunting markets. On the range and in the field, the Model 412 earns praise for being a practical, well-made hunting tool rather than a high-art bespoke double: its break-action simplicity, the ability to swap barrel sets, and generally solid Finnish workmanship make it a dependable choice for stalk-and-drive style hunting where the shooter might want a shotgun for close shots and a rifle for longer targets. That versatility is also the 412’s principal trade-off — barrel regulation (the alignment and point-of-impact relationship between the two barrels) can vary between individual guns and barrel sets, so buyers should inspect or test-shoot the exact barrel combination they intend to use; likewise the gun’s weight and balance (especially with heavy rifle barrels or scopes fitted) can make it feel quite different from a purpose-built single-barrel rifle or a light upland shotgun. Today, the Model 412 appears regularly on the used market in a wide range of conditions and prices — generally affordable compared with custom double rifles — but parts and specialized repairs (stock work, regulation, extractor/ejector servicing) are less common than for mainstream platforms, so prospective owners should budget for competent gunsmithing when needed.
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 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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