Description
There is something about carrying a proper over-and-under 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. Imported by EAA Corp and built in Turkey by Balikli Arms, this 20 gauge pairs a bead-blasted silver aluminum receiver, dressed up with a flushing pheasant engraving, with genuine checkered Turkish walnut on the stock and forend. It looks the part of a much fancier gun, and it handles like one too.
Built Light for Long Days Afield
The aluminum receiver keeps the weight of the Blue Label O/U down to a level that makes all-day carry pleasant, and a steel insert at the rear of the action adds durability where it counts. That light weight, matched with 26-inch barrels, gives the gun a quick, lively swing that suits grouse cover and dove fields alike. Up top, a ventilated rib with a serrated surface and a bright fiber optic front sight helps your eye find the target fast, even in low morning light. The single mechanical trigger fires both barrels, and the manual safety doubles as a barrel selector so you can choose which choke gets the first crack at a flushing bird.
Chokes, Chambers, and Real-World Versatility
With 3-inch chambers and a set of five Beretta Mobil pattern choke tubes included, covering Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full, this 20 gauge adapts from close-flushing quail to a casual round of sporting clays without buying a thing. The Mobil pattern also means aftermarket tube options are everywhere if you ever want something specialized. An extractor lifts spent hulls for easy removal, which many hunters prefer for keeping empties out of the dirt.
Why the Balikli Blue Label Earns a Spot in the Safe
The 14.5-inch length of pull fits a wide range of builds, the walnut is nicely figured for a working gun, and the whole package points naturally. For anyone wanting a classic double-gun experience in a soft-shooting, easy-carrying 20 gauge, this one delivers well beyond what you might expect.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: European American Armory (EAA Corp)
- Model: Balikli Blue Label O/U
- Manufacturer Part Number: 336005
- UPC: 741566908040
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 in.
- Barrel Length: 26 in. with ventilated rib
- Action: Over/Under, break action
- Trigger: Single mechanical
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Receiver: Engraved aluminum with steel action insert
- Stock and Forend: Checkered Turkish walnut
- Length of Pull: 14.5 in.
- Overall Length: 41 in.
- Sights: Fiber optic front sight
- Chokes: 5 Mobil pattern tubes (SK, IC, M, IM, F)
What’s Included
- Balikli Blue Label O/U 20 gauge shotgun
- 5 Mobil pattern choke tubes (Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full)
- Choke tube case
- Foam-lined box
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What choke tubes come with the Balikli Blue Label O/U, and what pattern are they?
It ships with five choke tubes covering Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full, along with a case to keep them organized. They use the Beretta Mobil pattern, which is one of the most common threads out there, so finding aftermarket or specialty tubes down the road is easy.
Does the Blue Label O/U have ejectors or extractors?
This model uses an extractor rather than automatic ejectors. When you break the action open, the spent shells are lifted up so you can pluck them out by hand. Plenty of upland hunters prefer this setup since it keeps empty hulls in your pocket instead of scattered on the ground.
Can the 20 gauge Balikli Blue Label handle 3-inch shells?
Yes, the barrels are chambered for 3-inch shells, so it will run heavier magnum loads as well as standard 2.75-inch field and target ammo. That gives you flexibility for everything from light clays loads to stouter payloads for pheasants and ducks over decoys.
Who makes the Balikli Blue Label and how does it handle in the field?
It is built in Turkey by Balikli Arms and imported by EAA Corp. The aluminum receiver, reinforced with a steel insert at the rear of the action, keeps the 20 gauge version light on the shoulder, and the 26-inch barrels give it a quick, natural swing on flushing birds. The 14.5-inch length of pull fits most adult frames comfortably.





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