Description
The Iver Johnson 600 28 Gauge Blonde is a 28-gauge over/under with 28-inch ventilated-rib barrels, a 2-3/4-inch chamber and a light, matte-finished walnut stock that the distributor calls blonde. It is one of the most affordable ways into the 28 gauge, a bore that shooters love for its light weight and mild recoil.
Iver Johnson 600 28 Gauge Blonde Overview
Iver Johnson Arms of Rockledge, Florida, sells a line of imported, value-priced shotguns under one of the oldest names in American gunmaking. The 600 series is the steel-receiver line, as opposed to the lightweight 600LW models. This one ships with five choke tubes, full, improved modified, modified, improved cylinder and cylinder, so it can be set up for skeet, sporting clays or the field. It has extractors rather than ejectors, a checkered field-style stock with recoil pad and sling swivel studs.
Why 28 Gauge
The 28 gauge throws a small payload with very little recoil, which is why experienced skeet shooters and quail hunters like it so much. It is also a good bore for teaching newer shooters on clays. It is not a long-range waterfowl or turkey gun, so pick it for close birds and targets.
Shell Cost and Availability
The biggest downside of a 28 is shell cost. Shells are made in smaller runs than 12 or 20 gauge, cost more per box and can be scarce at general retailers, so many owners buy by the case or reload. Factor that into the price of the gun.
Fit and Handling
Twenty-eight-inch barrels give a smooth swing and a long sight plane for clays. The steel receiver adds some weight compared with the 600LW, which helps the gun swing steadily and soak up what little recoil the 28 produces. The blonde stock is a distinct look from the darker walnut versions; photos can vary with lighting, so ask us if exact color matters.
Extractors and Chokes
Extractors lift the shells so you can pull them by hand, which keeps hulls out of the grass and suits reloaders. Five chokes cover most needs; keep the threads clean and lightly greased, and never shoot the gun without tubes installed.
Value and Expectations
At this price you get a working over/under, not a hand-fitted Italian gun. Wood-to-metal fit and trigger feel are serviceable rather than refined, and resale will be modest. For a first 28 for upland birds or casual clays, it is a sensible buy.
State Laws and Ownership
Over/under shotguns are legal in most states with a standard background check, though some states and cities add permit or registration steps. Pennsylvania buyers can take delivery through a licensed dealer. Check your local rules before you order.
Specifications
- Maker: Iver Johnson Arms (imported)
- Model: 600 over/under, 28 gauge, matte blonde wood
- Chamber: 2-3/4 in
- Barrels: 28 in, ventilated rib
- Chokes: F, IM, M, IC, CYL included
- Extractors
- Stock: walnut field stock, checkered, recoil pad, swivel studs
- Metal: black barrels
- UPC: 796167793045
Before You Buy
Federal law requires the buyer to be 18 or older to purchase a shotgun from a licensed dealer, with ATF Form 4473 and a background check. This shotgun ships to your local FFL, not to your door. The store title lists only the gauge; the distributor lists 28-inch barrels and blonde wood for this UPC.
Who It Is For
The Iver Johnson 600 28 Gauge Blonde is a great fit for quail and dove hunters, skeet shooters who want a dedicated 28, and newer shooters who are sensitive to recoil.
Buy the Iver Johnson 600 28 Gauge Blonde at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Iver Johnson 600 28 Gauge Blonde online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more shotguns. For factory details, visit Iver Johnson Arms.
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