Italian gun maker Fausti thought they had all their ducks in a row when they first brought their products stateside: style, heritage, a rep for quality and a big ass retailer (Cabela’s). Only one piece was missing: service. D’oh! Back in ’07, Shotgunworld.com commentator Diamond Grade fell afoul of Fausti’s failure to fix, uh, problems. No one would take responsibility for the fact that his Fausti was f-ed up. Specifically, “the break lever will not stay to right so that you can close it and the single selective trigger is malfunctioning.” Suitably chastened, the Italian shotgun-maker opened a full-service repair center in Virginia. As a sign of their renewed commitment to The Land of The Free and the Home of the Kvetchers, they’re bringing in the new-to-U.S. Caledon over/under. I’m not quite sure how the Italian shotgun maker decided on the name, given that there’s a “Caledon” in County Tyrone, Ireland; Ontario, Canada; Western Cape, South Africa; and Amhem Land, Australia. Anyway, the new over/under’s available in a range of gauges: 12 (7.25 pounds), 16 (6.4 pounds), 20 (6.3 pounds), 28 gauge (5.8 pounds) and .410 bore ((5.9 pounds). All models come in a 30”, 28” or 26” barrel. Fausti’s priced the new Caledon at a hefty not to say ambitious $1,999. Here’s hoping they can back that up.
Just bought this shot gun yesterday for use in cowboy action and some bird hunting. My friend (also has same model) and I walked out of the local shop and headed right to our local hunting grounds and put her through her paces, love it! Now, for cowboy action I’m looking to slick it up a bit and am searching for available spring kits, but have’nt had any luck. Do you know of any spring kits out there? Trigger is perfect, but both hammer and top lever could be lighter.