universal auto wing shotgun?

Nuts and Bolts · February 22, 2002, 09:48 PM

A couple of months ago i picked up a 12 guage, recoil operated shotgun. Seems rather similar to a browning auto 5. It has a 28" barrel, modified choke and 2 -3/4" chamber. markings on the barrel include-

UNIVERSAL FIREARMSCORP
HIALEAH-FLORIDA-6 BRESCIA ITALY

12 GA.2.3/4-28" MOD M.2071

This is a nice gun to shoot, seems reliable. Got the gun cheap, but am curious as to the history, manufacturer, reputation etc. Thanks

Nuts and Bolts · February 28, 2002, 09:46 PM

What, with all the resident gurus, no one knows this one? How about somewhere i might be able to find some info? Should i post this in the shotgun forum? I have tried doing searches on this piece, but have been unsuccessful. Thanks for any effort expended.

C.R.Sam · March 1, 2002, 03:14 AM

UNIVERSAL FIREARMS. Previous division of Iver Johnson's Arms Inc. that was established during 1982. Formaly imported out of Hialeah Fl. Previously manufactured in Jacksonville AR.....Fjestad.

Not much but all I have. I do not show your model.

Sam.

SDC · March 1, 2002, 10:33 AM

One of my books shows this gun being imported between 1972 and 1974; hope this helps.
Stacey C.

Nuts and Bolts · March 15, 2002, 08:11 PM

Thanks for the info! Now I know about how old it is, and I'll have to take it out shooting some clays and find the "proof in the pudding".

February 22, 2002, 09:48 PM	#1
Nuts and Bolts Member Join Date: January 3, 2002 Location: Cold Lake, Alberta Posts: 19	universal auto wing shotgun? A couple of months ago i picked up a 12 guage, recoil operated shotgun. Seems rather similar to a browning auto 5. It has a 28" barrel, modified choke and 2 -3/4" chamber. markings on the barrel include- UNIVERSAL FIREARMSCORP HIALEAH-FLORIDA-6 BRESCIA ITALY 12 GA.2.3/4-28" MOD M.2071 This is a nice gun to shoot, seems reliable. Got the gun cheap, but am curious as to the history, manufacturer, reputation etc. Thanks

March 1, 2002, 10:33 AM	#4
SDC Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2001 Location: People's Republic of Kanada Posts: 1,652	One of my books shows this gun being imported between 1972 and 1974; hope this helps. Stacey C. __________________ Gun control in Canada: making the streets safer for rapists, muggers, and other violent criminals since 1936.

February 28, 2002, 09:46 PM	#2
Nuts and Bolts Member Join Date: January 3, 2002 Location: Cold Lake, Alberta Posts: 19	What, with all the resident gurus, no one knows this one? How about somewhere i might be able to find some info? Should i post this in the shotgun forum? I have tried doing searches on this piece, but have been unsuccessful. Thanks for any effort expended.

March 1, 2002, 03:14 AM	#3
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	UNIVERSAL FIREARMS. Previous division of Iver Johnson's Arms Inc. that was established during 1982. Formaly imported out of Hialeah Fl. Previously manufactured in Jacksonville AR.....Fjestad. Not much but all I have. I do not show your model. Sam.

March 15, 2002, 08:11 PM	#5
Nuts and Bolts Member Join Date: January 3, 2002 Location: Cold Lake, Alberta Posts: 19	Thanks for the info! Now I know about how old it is, and I'll have to take it out shooting some clays and find the "proof in the pudding".