Smith & Wesson Elite Series
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| Smith & Wesson Elite Series | |
|---|---|
| Type | Break-open shotgun |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Unit cost | $2,350 (MSRP) |
| Produced | c. 2007–2010 |
| No. built | ~3,000 (Gold)[1] |
| Variants | Elite Gold (20 ga. side-by-side) Elite Silver (12 ga. over-and-under) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.5 or 6.7 lb (2.9 or 3.0 kg) (Gold) 7.6 to 7.8 lb (3.4 to 3.5 kg) (Silver) |
| Length | 43.5 or 45.5 in (110 or 116 cm) (Gold) 44 to 48 in (110 to 120 cm) (Silver) |
| Barrel length | 26 or 28 in (66 or 71 cm) (Gold) 26 to 30 in (66 to 76 cm) (Silver) |
| Cartridge | 12 and 20 gauge |
| Action | Break action |
| Sights | Front- and mid-beads |
| References | [2] |
The Smith & Wesson Elite Series are break-open shotguns offered by Smith & Wesson circa 2007 to 2010. The shotguns were manufactured at a Smith & Wesson facility in Turkey.
In November 2006, Smith & Wesson announced that it would re-enter the shotgun market with two new lines of shotguns, the Elite Series and the semi-automatic 1000 Series, unveiled at the 2007 SHOT Show.[3] Both series were manufactured in Turkey.[3]
The Elite Series was offered in two variants:[2]
- Elite Gold – 20-gauge, side-by-side, barrel lengths 26 or 28 in (66 or 71 cm)
- Elite Silver – 12-gauge, over-and-under, barrel lengths 26, 28, or 30 in (66, 71, or 76 cm)
Smith & Wesson offered the Elite Series with an "Heirloom Warranty" program, a first of its kind in the firearms industry. The warranty provides both the original buyer and the buyer's chosen heir with a lifetime warranty on all Elite Series shotguns.[3]
The 26-inch Silver offering was discontinued in 2008.[4] The entire Elite Series was discontinued by mid-2010.[5][better source needed]
