Breda Side X Side12 ga.- Need help!

Freedom in theSkies · October 4, 2002, 09:00 PM

Breda Side X Side12 ga.- Need help!
I just purchased a Breda shotgun and when I took possesion of it I discovered that the extractor mechanism was missing. The extractor itself is actually there, but the can and spring is missing.
Any idea where I can get a replacement?

The gun is quite a nice piece of work, with a fully engraved nickle receiver, engraved blued trigger guard and portions of the blued barrels have the same treatment. The stock is light brown hardwood (not sure of the species), with heavy ripple effects and checkering on the grip and forend.
Any idea of the value of this gun, or any other info such as age?

The markings are vague, but it is S/N 187XX and the reciever is marked ACCIAIO BREDA SID. B.4C.

Thanx!

George Stringer · October 5, 2002, 08:43 AM

I would try Trader's Den. (218) 666-5083. George

Romulus · October 5, 2002, 01:25 PM

Acciaio Breda means Breda Steel...
SID. has to be an abbreviation for either "siderurgia" (a noun) or "siderurgica" (an adjective), which would indicate in the first case the type of steel, in the second case the steel mill or forge where it was produced. B. 4c is a mistery, but I think it refers to Brescia and a more specific location...

Romulus · October 5, 2002, 02:45 PM

Brescia actually doesn't make sense, as Breda's factories were in the Milan area and Terni, just north of Rome...so the B. 4c is in fact a mystery

October 4, 2002, 09:00 PM	#1
Freedom in theSkies Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2001 Location: The "Nice Dictatorship" of Canada Posts: 250	Breda Side X Side12 ga.- Need help! Breda Side X Side12 ga.- Need help! I just purchased a Breda shotgun and when I took possesion of it I discovered that the extractor mechanism was missing. The extractor itself is actually there, but the can and spring is missing. Any idea where I can get a replacement? The gun is quite a nice piece of work, with a fully engraved nickle receiver, engraved blued trigger guard and portions of the blued barrels have the same treatment. The stock is light brown hardwood (not sure of the species), with heavy ripple effects and checkering on the grip and forend. Any idea of the value of this gun, or any other info such as age? The markings are vague, but it is S/N 187XX and the reciever is marked ACCIAIO BREDA SID. B.4C. Thanx! __________________ Live in peace... But defend it...Embrace it... But never take it for granted...

October 5, 2002, 01:25 PM	#3
Romulus Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2001 Location: Kettle Moraine country Posts: 897	Acciaio Breda means Breda Steel... SID. has to be an abbreviation for either "siderurgia" (a noun) or "siderurgica" (an adjective), which would indicate in the first case the type of steel, in the second case the steel mill or forge where it was produced. B. 4c is a mistery, but I think it refers to Brescia and a more specific location... __________________ I knew Thomas Jefferson, he was a friend of mine...Governor Clinton, you're no Thomas Jefferson Ti faccio vedere come muore un italiano

October 5, 2002, 02:45 PM	#4
Romulus Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2001 Location: Kettle Moraine country Posts: 897	Brescia actually doesn't make sense, as Breda's factories were in the Milan area and Terni, just north of Rome...so the B. 4c is in fact a mystery __________________ I knew Thomas Jefferson, he was a friend of mine...Governor Clinton, you're no Thomas Jefferson Ti faccio vedere come muore un italiano

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October 5, 2002, 08:43 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	I would try Trader's Den. (218) 666-5083. George