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Rizzini ‘Grand Regal’ 20-bore

THE test gun is the top model of a new range of rounded action over-and-under guns made by Rizzini and developed and imported into the UK by ASI of Snape, which also brings in AyA guns from Spain. Our spotlight falls on the Rizzini Grand Regal. The other guns in the stable are the Regal Extra (also available for comparison in this test), the Regal Deluxe and the Regal. All are single-trigger, side-plated guns on rounded action bars (decoration and grade of wood differs).

First impressions of the Grand Regal are of a handsome shotgun with outstanding wood and full coverage, deep-scroll

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