Description
There is something about an exposed-hammer double gun that stops people in their tracks at the counter, and the CZ-USA Hammer Classic is usually the one they ask about. It has the look of a shotgun from a hundred years ago, with a color case-hardened sidelock receiver, functioning rebounding hammers, dual triggers, and a splinter forend. The difference is what is underneath. This one is built from modern steel with precision machining and chambered for 12 gauge shells up to 3 inches, so you are not babying a fragile antique. You can take it to the dove field or the clays course and run it like any other working shotgun.
What Makes the Hammer Classic Different
The 30 inch barrels wear a deep gloss black chrome finish and swing with the smooth, deliberate feel long-barreled doubles are known for. An 8mm flat rib and brass bead keep the sight picture clean and traditional. Instead of fixed chokes like the old guns, CZ threads the barrels for interchangeable tubes and ships five of them, from Cylinder all the way to Full, so one gun covers close-flushing quail, decoying ducks with the right loads, and longer passing shots. Extractors lift your hulls for easy removal, which upland hunters who save their empties tend to appreciate.
Living With the CZ Hammer Classic
The Turkish walnut stock carries an oil-rubbed finish with a pistol grip and a 14.5 inch length of pull, and the wood on these tends to draw compliments. At around 7.5 pounds it has enough weight to soak up 12 gauge recoil without feeling like a chore to carry. Between the manual tang safety and rebounding hammers, the manual of arms is straightforward once you spend a little time with it, and cocking those hammers before a shot is half the fun. Owners consistently praise how well the barrels are regulated and how nicely it patterns. If you have been wanting a hammer gun with genuine character that does not require a gunsmith on retainer, this is the one to handle.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 06131
- UPC: 806703061313
- Model: Hammer Classic
- Gauge: 12 Gauge, 3" Chamber
- Action: Break Action, Side-by-Side
- Barrel Length: 30"
- Barrel Finish: Gloss Black Chrome
- Receiver: Color Case-Hardened Sidelock with Functioning Hammers
- Stock: Turkish Walnut, Pistol Grip, Splinter Forend
- Trigger: Dual Triggers
- Chokes Included: 5 (F, IM, M, IC, C)
- Ejector/Extractor: Extractor
- Rib: 8mm Flat Rib with Bead Sight
- Length of Pull: 14.5"
- Overall Length: 47.38"
- Weight: 7.5 lbs
What’s Included
- CZ-USA Hammer Classic 12 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun
- 5 Interchangeable Choke Tubes (Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, Cylinder)
- Owner's Manual
- Factory Box
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the CZ Hammer Classic handle modern 12 gauge ammunition?
Yes, and that is the whole point of this gun. Unlike a genuine antique hammer double, the Hammer Classic is built from modern steel with current manufacturing methods and is chambered for shells up to 3 inches. You get the vintage look without the worry that comes with shooting grandpa's old wall hanger.
Does the Hammer Classic come with choke tubes?
It ships with five interchangeable chokes: Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder. That range covers everything from close upland flushes to longer pass shooting, which is a big practical upgrade over the fixed chokes found on traditional hammer guns.
How do the hammers and safety work on this shotgun?
The external hammers are fully functional and rebounding, meaning they do not rest against the firing pins after a shot. You cock each hammer manually before firing, and each barrel fires from its own trigger. There is also a manual tang safety on top of the grip, so you have multiple layers of control.
Does the CZ Hammer Classic have ejectors or extractors?
It uses extractors, which lift the spent hulls out of the chambers when you open the action so you can pull them by hand. Plenty of upland and clays folks prefer extractors since your empties stay with you instead of flying into the grass.




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