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Fabarm · Italian-Made Side-By-Side · Pistol Grip
The Fabarm Classis 12 Pistol — timeless craftsmanship, modern performance
If you love the elegance of a traditional side-by-side but want modern engineering underneath, the Fabarm Classis 12 Pistol is the gun — and it’s the most affordable way into the Fabarm side-by-side family. A classic Italian 12-gauge with a pistol-grip stock, hand-finished Turkish walnut, deep-blued barrels and Fabarm’s TRIBORE HP technology, it delivers a smooth, controlled shooting experience for game, sporting clays, or simply the pleasure of a fine gun.
Same TRIBORE HP barrels, same forged-steel action, same 1630 bar proof as the dearer Classis guns — for $5,350, around two thousand dollars under the graded models. Made in Brescia, backed in Australia by C.R. Kennedy, and in stock now at Gun Bar, ready to ship — no wait.
The Value Way In
A real Fabarm side-by-side, at the sharpest price in the range
The same core gun as its dearer siblings — you’re saving on dress, not on shooting.
The Classis 12 Pistol is where the Fabarm side-by-side story starts. Mechanically it shares the family’s backbone — the forged-steel action, the TRIBORE HP barrels, the 1630 bar proof, the automatic ejectors, the five-choke Inner HP set and the steel-shot capability. What you don’t pay for is the top-shelf dress: where the Classis Grade IV carries figured Grade IV walnut and scroll engraving, and the Autumn Elite adds gold-touched sideplates, the 12 Pistol keeps things classic and clean with a silver-nitrite action and honest hand-finished Turkish walnut. It’s the smart 2026 buy for the shooter who wants a genuine Italian side-by-side that performs, without paying for the cabinet-piece finish.
Pistol Grip Control
Why the pistol grip makes this an easy gun to shoot well
The grip that feels natural if you’ve come from an over-under.
Where a traditional English straight-grip side-by-side asks for a certain hand, the Classis 12 Pistol’s pistol-grip stock gives a more positive, controlled hold — the kind most Australian shooters already know from their over-under. It means better control and stability when you shoulder the gun quickly, improved recoil management over a long session, and a secure, repeatable grip that makes mounting and firing feel instinctive. Combined with Fabarm’s famous balance, the gun swings effortlessly and tracks smoothly — less fatigue, cleaner follow-through, more birds in the bag.
Modern Under The Classic
Old-world charm, new-world engineering
Classic on the outside, thoroughly modern where it counts.
The Classis 12 Pistol takes its cues from heritage side-by-sides — deep-blued barrels, a beautifully sculpted action, hand-finished Turkish walnut — but builds them with advanced manufacturing. The TRIBORE HP barrels deliver improved velocity and efficient, even shot patterns; the selectable trigger system adds versatility in the field; automatic ejectors keep reloads fast and clean; and the whole gun is steel-proofed to 1630 bar so it handles modern high-performance and steel-shot loads without complaint. It’s a gun that looks like tradition and shoots like the 2020s.
The Details That Matter
Six reasons it’s the smart first side-by-side
$5,350 — around two thousand under the graded Classis and Autumn Elite, for the same core mechanicals.
Deep-drilled barrels for improved velocity, even patterns and flatter recoil — steel-shot proofed to 1630 bar.
Positive control, easy recoil management and a familiar hold — approachable, especially from an over-under.
A selectable trigger for field versatility, plus automatic ejectors for fast, hassle-free reloads.
Hand-finished Turkish walnut and deep-blued barrels — classic, clean Italian looks without the graded price.
Supplied in the Fabarm Integrale case with five Inner HP chokes — in stock now and ready to ship.
Choose Your Configuration
26, 28 or 30-inch — pick your barrels
The liveliest, quickest-handling barrels — light to carry and fast in cover. Best for: walk-up game, tight country.
The classic all-round game length — balanced for most shooting. Best for: the do-it-all field gun.
The longest sighting plane and smoothest swing. Best for: driven and decoyed birds, longer shots.
All three share the same pistol-grip walnut stock, forged-steel action and TRIBORE HP barrels, and ship in the Fabarm Integrale case with the five-choke set. Choose your barrel length at the top of the page.
Every Number In One Place
Fabarm Classis 12 Pistol — full specifications
Specifications as published by Fabarm and Gun Bar; confirm barrel length and current warranty term with the Gun Bar team before ordering.
The Fabarm Side-By-Side Family
Which Fabarm side-by-side is for you?
Gun Bar stocks the whole Fabarm side-by-side family. The Classis 12 Pistol is the entry point — the value way in, with the same TRIBORE HP core as the dearer guns. Here’s how the range lines up.
| Model | Price | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classis 12 Pistol (this gun) | $5,350 | Traditional game SxS, pistol grip, 12GA | The value way into a real Fabarm side-by-side |
| Autumn Elite | $7,499 | Engraved, gold-touched game SxS — 12 & 20GA | A field gun with dress; the gauge choice |
| Classis Grade IV | $7,499 | Graded game SxS — Grade IV walnut, scroll-engraved | The heirloom game gun; straight or pistol grip |
| Infinite RS | $7,499 | Competition SxS — Monte Carlo, QRR, Racing trigger | Sporting clays and competition |
| Infinite RS Grade IV | $11,999 | Graded competition SxS — Bottega-engraved | The championship gun and cabinet piece in one |
Common Questions
Fabarm Classis 12 Pistol — common questions
What makes this the cheapest Fabarm side-by-side?
You’re saving on dress, not on shooting. The Classis 12 Pistol shares the family’s forged-steel action, TRIBORE HP barrels, 1630 bar proof, ejectors and five-choke set — but keeps a clean silver-nitrite action and hand-finished Turkish walnut rather than the Grade IV figured wood, scroll engraving or gold-touched sideplates of the dearer guns. Same core gun, sharper price.
Why a pistol grip rather than a straight grip?
The pistol grip gives a more positive, controlled hold — steadier when you shoulder the gun quickly, easier on recoil over a long session, and familiar to anyone coming across from an over-under. If you specifically want the traditional English straight grip, that’s offered on the Classis Grade IV.
Can it shoot steel shot?
Yes. The TRIBORE HP barrels are proof-tested to 1630 bar — beyond the C.I.P. legal standard — and cleared for high-performance steel shot, so it handles modern non-toxic loads as well as standard ammunition.
Is it a good first side-by-side?
It’s an excellent one. The pistol grip and Fabarm balance make it forgiving and instinctive to shoot, the TRIBORE HP barrels are genuinely good, and the price leaves room in the budget. It’s the natural gateway into the side-by-side world for a shooter coming from an over-under.
Is it in stock, or is there a wait?
In stock and ready to ship. Place your order on a valid firearms licence and Gun Bar handles dispatch through the proper licensed-dealer process — no allocation queue.
What comes with it?
The gun ships in the Fabarm Integrale hard case with a five-piece Flush Inner HP choke set, plus the owner’s manual and test certificate — ready to shoot out of the box.
What licence do I need, and how does buying from Gun Bar work?
A shotgun is a licensed firearm in Australia. In Queensland the Classis 12 Pistol is a Category A firearm and requires a current licence of the appropriate category and a Permit to Acquire — categories vary by state, so check your own. Gun Bar is a licensed Queensland firearms dealer (Dealer 50001615) and completes the sale through the proper dealer process. Gun Bar cannot lodge your licence or PTA for you — that’s between you and your state firearms authority.
Real advice from real shooters
The smart way into a Fabarm side-by-side
Fabarm Classis 12 Pistol — $5,350, in 26″, 28″ or 30″. TRIBORE HP barrels, pistol-grip control, steel-shot proofed. In stock now at Gun Bar — no wait. Order online or talk it through first.
Licensing — Queensland Permit To Acquire (check for your state)
Category: A · Calibre: 12GA · Action: Break · Dealer: 50001615 · Dealer Name: Gun Bar · Dealer Address: PO Box 308, Spring Hill QLD 4004. A current firearms licence of the appropriate category is required; categories and permit requirements vary by state. Gun Bar does not lodge licences or Permits to Acquire on a buyer’s behalf.
For the purposes of a Queensland Permit To Acquire (check for your state)
Category: A
Calibre: 12GA
Action: BREAK
Dealer: 50001615
Dealer Name: Gun Bar
Dealer Address: Po Box 308 SPRING HILL QLD 4004
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