The Remington 1816 Precision O/U field shotgun is a classically styled over-under 12-gauge built for hunters who appreciate traditional aesthetics without sacrificing modern function. With a 28-inch barrel and 3-inch chamber, it handles standard and magnum loads across a wide range of field scenarios—upland birds, waterfowl, or clay sports. The wood furniture and hand-finished details mark this as a gun designed to age gracefully in a truck rack or gun cabinet, and the 2-round capacity keeps things simple and legal in most hunting zones.
Build quality is evident in the hand-checkered wood stock and hand-rubbed oil finish, which both protect the timber and give the gun character that factory poly never achieves. The color case-hardened receiver isn't just eye candy—it's a mark of traditional gunmaking. The pistol grip straight cast stock geometry spreads recoil comfortably, and the fitted recoil pad absorbs what the case hardening doesn't. A single gold trigger keeps the action responsive without the complexity of dual triggers.
Practical features include ejectors (not extractors—your empties fly clear), a manual safety, and a front ivory bead for quick sight picture in the brush or over a pond. The Schnabel forend wraps your hand naturally and stays put in use. Every gun ships with a fitted carrying case and five thin-wall choke tubes—Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Light Modified, Modified, and Full—giving you the flexibility to dial in your pattern for different distances and game.
If you're shopping for an over-under shotgun that looks like it belongs in a hunting camp and shoots like it was built for a purpose, the 1816 Precision delivers the kind of balanced, straightforward performance that field hunters have relied on for generations.
| Gauge | 12ga |
| Chamber | 3 inches |
| Barrel Length | 28 inches |
| Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Action Type | Over-under |
| Stock Material | Wood with hand checkering (24 LPI) |
| Stock Finish | Hand-rubbed oil |
| Receiver Finish | Color case hardened with engraving |
| Forearm Style | Schnabel |
| Trigger | Single gold trigger |
| Safety | Manual selector |
| Ejector Type | Ejectors |
| Front Sight | Ivory bead |
| Included Chokes | Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Light Modified, Modified, Full (5 thin-wall tubes) |
| Included Case | Fitted carrying case |
The gun ships with five thin-wall choke tubes: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Light Modified, Modified, and Full. This range covers upland hunting, waterfowl, and clay shooting, so you can dial in the right pattern for your situation without buying extra tubes.
The 3-inch chamber handles magnum loads, so it's capable of both. The included choke selection and balanced 28-inch barrel work for upland birds, ducks, and geese. Check your local regulations for shot type and magazine capacity requirements in your hunting zone.
Each shotgun comes with a fitted carrying case and the five choke tubes listed above. You'll need to source ammunition separately.
The 1816 uses a manual safety selector that you control. Unlike some modern automatics, there's no passive safety—you engage and disengage it intentionally, which is standard for over-under shotguns and keeps you in direct control of the gun's readiness.
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