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Fabarm · Italian-Made Side-By-Side · Graded Game Gun
The Fabarm Classis Grade IV — tradition refined, performance reimagined
There are shotguns, and then there are heirlooms. The Fabarm Classis Grade IV is the second kind — a traditional Italian side-by-side built in Brescia for the shooter who understands that real quality isn’t loud, it’s quietly distinguished. This is the graded game gun in the Fabarm line: the one dressed in the top walnut and the scroll engraving, made to be shot, admired, and handed on.
A striking hand-oiled Grade IV European walnut stock, your choice of the timeless English straight grip or a pistol grip, a scroll-engraved steel receiver, and Fabarm’s TRIBORE HP barrels proofed for high-performance steel shot. Made in Italy, backed in Australia by C.R. Kennedy, and — unlike the allocation-only Infinite RS Grade IV — in stock now at Gun Bar. $7,499.
What Grade IV Means
A gunmaker’s artistry in every line
A graded gun gets a graded blank — and this one gets Grade IV.
In Italian gunmaking, “grade” describes the level of dress — the quality of the walnut and the depth of the engraving. The Classis Grade IV is the premium dress of the Classis game line. The stock is hand-oiled European walnut with bold figure and a satin lustre that deepens with use and care — timber chosen from a higher pile, the kind that turns a stock into a piece of furniture. The steel receiver carries Fabarm’s intricate scroll engraving, hand-fitted so the action locks up with the kind of precise elegance you usually only find in bespoke British guns. Because walnut is a natural material, no two Grade IV stocks are identical — the gun you buy is, in the ways that matter, a one-off.
Straight Or Pistol Grip
The English straight grip, or the pistol grip — your call
Two traditions of the side-by-side, one gun.
The Classis Grade IV is shaped in your choice of two classic stock patterns. The English straight (splinter) grip is the purist’s side-by-side — it keeps the hand moving freely between the two triggers of a traditional game gun, lets the gun flow onto a bird, and carries the unmistakable line of a best London gun. The pistol grip gives a more positive, controlled hold — steadier for the deliberate shot and familiar to anyone coming across from an over-under. Neither is “better”; it’s a matter of how you shoot and what feels right in the gun room. Tell the Gun Bar team which you want when you order.
Strength Beneath The Surface
Modern steel under a classic façade
Heritage looks, thoroughly modern metallurgy.
Beneath the classic lines, the Classis Grade IV is every bit a modern Fabarm. Its TRIBORE HP barrels deliver the clean, even patterns and flatter recoil the whole Fabarm line is built on, and they’re proof-tested in-house to 1630 bar — well beyond the C.I.P. legal standard — and cleared for high-performance steel shot. It comes multi-choked with a five-piece Inner HP choke set for versatility from the field to the range, rides on automatic ejectors, and breaks on a crisp mechanical trigger — single as standard, or a traditional double trigger by custom order. At around 2.9 kg it’s beautifully balanced between the hands and a genuine joy to swing.
The Details That Matter
Six reasons it becomes an heirloom
Hand-oiled European walnut with bold figure and a satin lustre — the top wood grade in the Classis line, unique to your gun.
A steel receiver with Fabarm’s intricate scroll engraving, hand-fitted to lock up with bespoke-grade precision.
Your choice of the timeless English straight grip or a pistol grip — order the pattern that suits how you shoot.
Deep-drilled barrels for clean, even patterns and flatter recoil — proof-tested to 1630 bar and steel-shot capable.
A crisp mechanical trigger — single as standard, or a traditional double trigger by custom order — plus automatic ejectors.
Supplied in a Fabarm hard case with five Inner HP chokes, owner’s manual and test certificate — in stock, ready to ship.
Choose Your Configuration
26, 28 or 30-inch — pick your barrels
The shortest, liveliest barrels — fast in cover and easy to carry all day. Best for: walk-up game and 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 a smoother swing. Best for: driven and decoyed birds, longer shots.
All three share the same Grade IV walnut, scroll-engraved action and TRIBORE HP barrels, and ship in the Fabarm case with the five-choke set. Choose your barrel length — and note your grip preference — at the top of the page.
Every Number In One Place
Fabarm Classis Grade IV — full specifications
Specifications as published by Fabarm and Gun Bar; confirm barrel length, grip pattern, trigger option 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 Grade IV is the graded game gun — the one with the top walnut and the scroll engraving. Here’s how it sits against its siblings.
| Model | Price | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classis 12 Pistol | $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 (this gun) | $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 Grade IV — common questions
What does “Grade IV” actually mean?
In Italian gunmaking, “grade” describes a gun’s level of dress — the quality of the walnut blank and the depth of the engraving. Grade IV is the premium dress in the Classis game line: bold-figured, hand-oiled European walnut and Fabarm’s intricate scroll engraving on the steel action. It’s the same reliable Classis mechanically, finished to a higher standard.
Can I choose an English straight grip or a pistol grip?
Yes. The Classis Grade IV is offered in your choice of the timeless English straight grip or a pistol grip. The straight grip suits the traditionalist and flows beautifully onto a bird; the pistol grip gives a more positive, controlled hold. Tell the Gun Bar team which you’d like when you order.
Single trigger or double trigger?
A crisp mechanical single trigger is standard. A traditional double trigger is available by custom order for the purist who wants an instant choke selection under the finger. Ask the Gun Bar team about the custom double-trigger option before ordering.
Can it shoot steel shot?
Yes. The TRIBORE HP barrels are proof-tested in-house to 1630 bar — beyond the C.I.P. legal standard — and cleared for high-performance steel shot, so it’s ready for non-toxic-shot ranges and waterfowl as well as upland game.
How is it different from the Autumn Elite?
Both are traditional Fabarm game side-by-sides at $7,499. The Classis Grade IV leads on wood — Grade IV figured walnut and scroll engraving — and offers the English straight-grip option. The Autumn Elite leads on dress and versatility — gold-touched engraving and a choice of 12 or 20 gauge. Pick the Grade IV for the wood and the straight grip; the Autumn Elite for gold and the gauge choice.
Will two Grade IV stocks look the same?
No — and that’s part of the point. Walnut is a natural material, so no two Grade IV blanks share identical figure, colour or contrast. Two guns ordered the same day will share every dimension and specification, and have stocks that are recognisably individual. You’re buying a piece of walnut chosen for the gun.
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 Grade IV 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
Something you own, and something you become part of
Fabarm Classis Grade IV — $7,499, in 26″, 28″ or 30″, English straight or pistol grip. Grade IV walnut, scroll-engraved, TRIBORE HP. 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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