Description
Lever-action shotguns are a rare breed these days, and the Heritage Range Side fills that gap in style. Chambered in .410 bore with a 20-inch smoothbore barrel, this one pairs a case-hardened receiver with checkered Turkish walnut on the stock and forend, and the wood-to-metal fit on these has impressed just about everyone who has handled one. The leather-wrapped lever loop is a nice touch too, keeping your hand comfortable through long strings at the range.
Running the Range Side
The action borrows from the classic Winchester 94 layout, so anyone who has run a traditional lever gun will feel right at home. You can top off through the side loading gate or load the magazine tube directly, and the tube holds five rounds of 2.5-inch shells with one more in the chamber. Sights are a brass bead up front paired with an adjustable buckhorn rear, which works well for the kind of quick, instinctive shooting a .410 lever gun invites. Sling swivel studs come standard, and the barrel is cylinder bore, which keeps patterns open and forgiving at the closer distances where the .410 does its best work.
Where the Heritage Range Side Earns Its Keep
This is a do-a-little-of-everything gun. The soft-recoiling .410 makes it a great trainer for newer or smaller-framed folks, while the fast-cycling action makes short work of pests around the barn or squirrels and rabbits in the timber. Clay birds off a hand thrower are a blast with it too. At around six and a half pounds with a 20-inch barrel, it carries easily on a trail ride or a walk through the back forty.
A Lever Gun With Real Character
Between the case-hardened finish, the walnut, and the leather-wrapped loop, the Range Side has the kind of look that gets picked up first at the gun counter. It backs up those classic lines with modern manufacturing and a smooth, reliable action, making it one of the more interesting .410s on the market right now.
Key Specifications
- Model: Range Side
- Manufacturer: Heritage Mfg
- MPN: RS41020CH
- UPC: 727962709429
- Action: Lever Action
- Gauge: .410 Bore, 2.5in shells
- Capacity: 5+1 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 20 in, Smoothbore Cylinder
- Receiver Finish: Case Hardened
- Stock: Checkered Turkish Walnut
- Sights: Brass Bead Front, Adjustable Buckhorn Rear
- Loading: Side Gate and Magazine Tube
- Lever: Leather-Wrapped Loop
- Sling Attachment: Swivel Studs Installed
- Weight: Approx. 6.4 lbs
What’s Included
- Heritage Range Side lever action shotgun
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What size shells does the Heritage Range Side take?
The Range Side is built around 2.5-inch .410 shells, and the tube holds five of them plus one in the chamber. Stick with standard 2.5-inch shotshells rather than 3-inch magnum loads. There is plenty of variety in 2.5-inch birdshot and buckshot to cover small game, pests, and range time.
Does the Range Side accept choke tubes?
No, the 20-inch barrel is a fixed cylinder bore with no threading for choke tubes. That open pattern suits the .410 well at the closer ranges where the cartridge shines, like pest control, rabbits, and casual clays. If you need tighter patterns at distance, choose your loads accordingly.
How do you load the Heritage Range Side .410?
You have two options: feed shells through the side loading gate on the receiver, or load directly into the magazine tube. The side gate makes topping off quick without taking the gun out of action. It cycles like a traditional Winchester-pattern lever gun, so the manual of arms will feel familiar.
Is the Heritage Range Side a good gun for new or smaller shooters?
It is a great fit. The .410 bore produces very light recoil, and the gun weighs in around six and a half pounds with a handy 20-inch barrel, so it is easy to manage. The lever action also encourages deliberate, controlled shooting, which makes it a popular choice for teaching fundamentals.





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