Description
There's something about carrying a double gun through the uplands that a pump or autoloader just can't match, and the Balikli Blue Label makes that experience a lot easier to get into. Built in Turkey and imported by EAA Corp, this 12 gauge pairs 28 inch vent rib barrels with an engraved aluminum receiver featuring a flushing pheasant motif, all dressed in checkered Turkish walnut. At around 6.35 pounds, it carries like a gun you'll want to keep in your hands all day instead of slung over your shoulder.
What Makes the Blue Label O/U Work in the Field
The receiver is aluminum to keep weight down, reinforced with a steel insert at the rear of the action for durability where it counts. A mechanical single trigger fires both barrels, and the safety doubles as a barrel selector so you can choose which choke pattern goes first, handy when a bird flushes close and the follow-up shot stretches out. The 3 inch chambers handle everything from light target loads to heavier field ammo, and the back-bored barrels help patterns stay consistent. Up top, a fiber optic front bead on the vent rib draws your eye fast on crossing targets, and a rubber recoil pad on the 14.5 inch length of pull keeps things comfortable through a long day of trap or dove season.
Balikli Blue Label Choke Options Out of the Box
EAA ships this one with a full five-piece Mobil pattern choke set: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. That means you can go from the skeet field to a late-season pheasant hunt without buying a single extra tube, and since it uses the widely available Mobil thread pattern, aftermarket options are everywhere if you ever want more. The extractor lifts spent hulls for easy removal, a simple setup that keeps the action clean and dependable. Break actions have very little that can go wrong mechanically, which is a big part of why guns like this earn a permanent spot in the truck. For a first over and under, a knockaround clays gun, or a lightweight upland companion, the Blue Label covers a lot of ground.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Balikli / European American Armory (EAA Corp)
- Model: Blue Label O/U
- MPN: 336000
- UPC: 741566907975
- Action: Over/Under, Break Action
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Barrel Length: 28" Vent Rib, Back-Bored
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Receiver: Engraved Aluminum with Pheasant Motif, Steel Insert
- Stock: Checkered Turkish Walnut with Rubber Recoil Pad
- Trigger: Mechanical Single Trigger with Barrel Selector
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front Bead
- Choke System: Beretta/Benelli Mobil
- Length of Pull: 14.5"
- Overall Length / Weight: 45" / 6.35 lbs
What’s Included
- Balikli Blue Label O/U 12 gauge shotgun
- 5-piece Mobil choke tube set (Skeet, IC, Modified, Improved Modified, Full)
- Choke tube wrench
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What choke tubes does the Balikli Blue Label O/U use?
It uses the Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke pattern, one of the most common thread systems out there. Five tubes come in the box: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full, along with a wrench for swapping them. Aftermarket Mobil tubes are easy to find if you want specialty constrictions later.
Does the Blue Label have ejectors or extractors?
This model uses extractors, which lift the spent hulls out of the chambers so you can pluck them by hand rather than launching them on the ground. A lot of hunters and reloaders prefer this setup since your empties stay with you. It also keeps the design simpler, which helps with long-term reliability.
How heavy is the Balikli Blue Label 12 gauge, and is it comfortable to shoot?
It comes in around 6.35 pounds thanks to the aluminum receiver, which makes it a genuinely easy gun to carry on long walks. Recoil with standard field and target loads is very manageable, helped by the factory rubber recoil pad. Reviewers noted even younger family members handled it without trouble.
Can I shoot 3 inch shells through the Blue Label O/U?
Yes, the 12 gauge Blue Label is chambered for 3 inch shells, so it will run everything from light 2.75 inch target loads to heavier 3 inch hunting loads. That flexibility makes it a solid pick for clays in the summer and birds in the fall. Just keep in mind that heavier loads in a sub 6.5 pound gun will produce noticeably more felt recoil.




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