Description
There's a reason over/under shotguns have a bit of a reputation as the classier choice on the line. Breaking the action open, feeding two shells, and swinging a shorter barrel set just feels different than running a pump or auto, and the Balikli Blue Label from EAA gets you into that experience without the price tag usually attached to double guns. Built in Turkey and imported by EAA Corp, this 12 gauge wears 28 inch barrels with a 3 inch chamber, a vented rib, and a fiber optic front sight that makes picking up your target fast and natural.
Inside the Blue Label O/U Action
The Balikli Blue Label runs on a simple break-action design with a single mechanical trigger that fires both barrels. Because it's mechanical rather than inertia-driven, a dud primer on the first shot won't leave you stuck, the second barrel will still go bang when you pull the trigger again. A manual tang safety doubles as your barrel selector, letting you choose which tube fires first before you ever mount the gun. It uses an extractor rather than a spring ejector, so spent hulls get pushed partway out of the chamber for an easy pluck rather than flung clear, which a lot of hunters actually prefer since you're not hunting for hulls in the grass afterward.
Walnut and Engraving on the Blue Label
A checkered Turkish walnut stock and forend give this gun a warmer, more traditional look than you'd expect at this price, with a schnabel tip up front and enough drop and cast in the stock design to fit a broad range of builds comfortably. The aluminum receiver carries a steel insert in the rear for added durability where it matters most, and it comes engraved with a dog hunting scene, a nice nod to the versatile bird-dog work this shotgun is built to support in the field.
Ready to Shoot Out of the Case
Every Blue Label ships with a full set of five Mobil-pattern choke tubes, Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full, along with the wrench to swap them. That kind of range means you can open up for close pheasant flushes or tighten down for pass-shooting ducks without buying anything extra. At right around 6.35 pounds and 45 inches overall, it carries easily through a long day of walking birds and swings quick when a covey breaks.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: EAA Corp / European American Armory (Balikli, Turkey)
- Model: Blue Label O/U
- MPN: 336500
- UPC: 741566908408
- Action: Break-Action Over/Under, Single Trigger
- Gauge / Chamber: 12 Gauge, 3 inch
- Barrel Length: 28 inches
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Overall Length: 45 inches
- Weight: 6.35 lbs
- Length of Pull: 14.5 inches
- Stock: Checkered Turkish Walnut
- Receiver: Engraved Aluminum with Steel Insert
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front Sight, Vented Rib
- Choke System: 5 Mobil Choke Tubes (SK, IC, M, IM, F)
- Safety: Manual Tang Safety / Barrel Selector
What’s Included
- EAA Balikli Blue Label 12 Gauge O/U Shotgun
- 5 Mobil Choke Tubes (Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full)
- Choke Tube Wrench
- Owner's Manual
- Foam-Lined Cardboard Case
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Blue Label 12/28 come with choke tubes?
Yes, it ships with a full set of five Mobil-pattern chokes covering Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full, plus the wrench to change them. That range lets you go from close flushes to longer pass shots without buying anything extra.
Is this shotgun good for a beginner or a younger shooter?
It's light enough to carry all day and the recoil is manageable for most newer shooters, especially with lighter target loads. Just keep in mind the length of pull is a fixed 14.5 inches, so it's built more for an adult or teen frame than a small child.
Does the Balikli Blue Label eject or extract spent shells?
It uses an extractor, not an ejector, so fired hulls get pushed partway out of the chamber rather than thrown clear. Most folks find this handy in the field since you're not chasing hulls through the grass after every shot.
What's the barrel selector and safety setup like?
The tang-mounted safety doubles as your barrel selector, so you slide it to choose whether the top or bottom barrel fires first before you mount the gun. It's a manual safety rather than automatic, meaning it stays where you left it between shots.
Is the 12 gauge, 28 inch Blue Label better suited for upland hunting or clays?
It handles both well. The 28 inch barrels swing naturally on crossing clay targets, and the lighter overall weight makes it comfortable to carry on a long upland walk chasing pheasant or grouse.
What kind of finish does the receiver have?
It's an aluminum receiver with a bead-blasted look and an engraved dog hunting scene, paired with checkered Turkish walnut on the stock and forend. It gives the gun a more traditional double-gun appearance without the higher cost of steel-framed models.





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