Current trademark established in 1748 located in Gardone V.T., Italy. Currently manufactured by Bre-Mec srl beginning 2007, with no current importation into the U.S. Previously imported in limited quantities circa 2005-2010 by Renato Gamba U.S.A., located in Walnut, CA with U.S. service center located in Bernardsville, NJ. Gamba of America, a subsidiary of Firing Line located in Aurora, CO, was the exclusive importer and distributor for Renato Gamba long guns from 1996-2000. Pistols were previously imported and distributed (until 1990) by Armscorp of America, Inc., located in Baltimore, MD. Shotguns were previously imported (until 1992) by Heckler & Koch, Inc., located in Sterling, VA.
Filli Gamba (Gamba Brothers) was founded in 1946. G. Gamba sold his tooling to his brother, Renato, in 1967 when Renato Gamba left his brothers and S.A.B. was formed. Filli Gamba closed in 1989 and the Zanotti firm was also purchased the same year.
Renato Gamba firearms have had limited importation since 1986. In 1989, several smaller European firearms companies were purchased by R. Gamba and are now part of the Renato Gamba Group - they include Gambarmi and Stefano Zanotti. The importation of R. Gamba guns changed in 1990 to reflect their long term interest in exporting firearms to America. Earlier imported models may be rare but have not enjoyed much collectibility to date.
Renato Gamba firearms have had limited importation since 1986. In 1989, several smaller European firearms companies were purchased by R. Gamba and are now part of the Renato Gamba Group - they include Gambarmi and Stefano Zanotti. The importation of R. Gamba guns changed in 1990 to reflect their long term interest in exporting firearms to America. Earlier imported models may be rare but have not enjoyed much collectibility to date.
GAMBA, RENATO Models
for more information, please refer to the Mauser Pistols: HSc Post-WWII Mfg. section.
.30 Luger/7.65 Para. (disc.), 9x18mm Ultra (disc.), 9x21mm (new 2005), or 9mm Para. (disc.) cal., double action, 4.72 in. barrel, 10 (C/B 1994) or 15* shot side release mag., blue or chrome (disc.) finish, hammer drop safety on frame, smooth walnut grips, fixed rear sight, 2.2 lbs.
9mm Para. cal., similar to SAB G90 Standard, except has adj. rear sight, "cocked and locked" operation, and checkered walnut grips. Imported 1990 only.
similar to SAB G90, except has 3.54 in. barrel, 12 shot mag., 1.87 lbs.
9mm Para. cal., similar to SAB G91 Compact, except has adj. rear sight, "cocked and locked" operation, and checkered walnut grips. Imported 1990 only.
.380 ACP cal., double action, mfg. from forged and milled steel, high polish blue, neoprene grips, slide mounted manual safety with firing pin block, 10 shot mag.
.32 S&W or .38 Spl. cal., 2 1/2 or 3 in. barrel, double action, blue frame with checkered walnut grips, 6 shot, 23 oz.
.32 S&W or .38 Spl. cal., 4 in. vent. rib barrel, 6 shot, double action, checkered walnut grips, 25 oz.
.32 S&W Long W.C. (disc.) or .38 Spl. cal., double action, 6 shot, match gun featuring 6 in. heavy barrel and anatomically compatible checkered walnut (disc.) or rubber (new 2005) grips, adj. sights, 2.2 lbs.
.32 S&W cal., similar to Trident Match 900.
7x65Rmm, 9.3x74Rmm, or .375 H&H cal., 25 in. barrels with open sights, underlug locking with Greener crossbolt, ejectors except on .375 H&H, coin finished frame with scroll work and game scene engraving, DTs, deluxe checkered walnut stock with cheekpiece and recoil pad, 9.9 lbs.
.30-06, 8x57RmmJS, or 9.3x74Rmm cal., 23 3/4 in. barrels, monobloc frame, Boss type action, ejectors, cased.
.30-06, .375 H&H, or 9.3x74Rmm cal., monobloc frame with Boss type improved action, 23 3/4 in. barrels, detachable Gamba trigger assembly, hand engraved sideplates with game scenes and English scroll.
.375 H&H, .458 Win. Mag., .470 NE, or .458 Lott (new 1995) cal., sidelock action, fine engraving with big game scenes signed by the master engraver, includes leather case.
5.6x50mm (disc.), 5.6x57Rmm (disc.), 6.5x57Rmm, 7x65Rmm, .222 Rem. (disc.), .243 Win., .270 Win., 6.5x57Rmm, 7x65Rmm, or .30-06 cal., 24 or 26 in. barrel with highly engraved sidelock action featuring triple-bite double Purdey locking system with Greener crossbolt, extra fine vine leaf Renaissance engraving (game scene upon request), double-set triggers, best quality checkered walnut stock and forearm, 6.17 lbs.
7x64mm, .270 Win., 7mm Rem. Mag., or .300 Win. Mag. cal., modified Mauser K-98 action, 20 1/2 in. barrel, pistol grip stock with cheekpiece, 7 lbs.
similar to RGZ 1000, except has 23 3/4 in. barrel and double set triggers, 7.7 lbs.
8x57RmmJS, 9.3x74Rmm, .30-06, or .375 H&H cal., 24 or 26 in. barrels, detachable trigger group, Boss type improved lock up, ejectors, "C" select walnut, fine hand engraved with game scenes and English scroll, includes case.
12 ga. only, engraved, silver finished boxlock action with sideplates, vent. rib, single trigger, ejectors, deluxe checkered stock and forearm, 6.84 lbs.
12 ga. only, trap model, SST, ejectors, engraved action, deluxe checkered stock and forearm.
12 ga. only, trap model, SST, ejectors, moderately engraved action, deluxe checkered stock and forearm.
12 ga. only, trap/skeet model, SST, ejectors, medium engraving coverage.
similar to Grinta Model, except has better walnut and more engraving.
similar to Victory Model, except has different style of engraving.
12 ga. only, boxlock, interchangeable trigger assembly, select walnut, vent. rib. Available in International Trap, American Skeet, Sporting, and Field models.
12 ga. only, 32 in. barrels and adj. impact, single 34 in. barrel, interchangeable trigger assembly.
12 ga. only, boxlock, vent. rib.
12 ga. only, boxlock action with alloy frame, reinforced barrels including 5 choke tubes, SST, ejectors, 23.5 (Woodcock), 26 or 27 (Game) in. barrels, checkered walnut stock and forearm, approx. 6 lbs. Limited importation 2002-circa 2005.
12 ga. only, boxlock action with steel frame, reinforced barrels including 5 choke tubes, single trigger (Trap) or SST (Sporting), ejectors, checkered walnut stock and forearm, approx. 6 lbs. Limited importation circa 2002-2007.
12 or 20 ga., Boss type improved locking system, ejectors, 26 3/4 or 28 in. VR barrels, available in Hunting, Trap, Skeet, and Sporting configurations, 2nd generation Concorde with fixed single trigger group started 2002. Imported 1995-2008.
features sideplates, engraved with game scenes, fixed trigger group, ejectors, select walnut stock, 30 in. barrels. Importation began 2005.
includes engraving featuring game scenes and English scroll. Disc.
features top-of-the-line English scroll engraving. Disc.
12 ga., features similar to Daytona Model, 28, 30, or 32 in. barrels, SST, 5 chokes, upgraded wood, gold woodcock engraved on action. Importation began 2005.
12 ga. only, monolithic boxlock action, SST, ejectors, detachable trigger group, blue or chrome finish standard, available in either Hunting, Skeet, Pigeon, Sporting Clays, Olympic Trap, or American Trap configuration, deluxe walnut with fine English scroll engraving with game scenes. New Daytona series started in 2000. Imported 1990-circa 2005.
most elaborately engraved numbered Daytona model, choice of eagle panel scene or fine scroll engraving.
one grade below Grade 4.
one grade below Grade 5, choice of duck game scene or tight scroll engraving.
one grade below Grade 6, oval game scene engraving with English scroll on perimeter.
features English scroll engraving.
deluxe variation of the Daytona Model, except has sideplates with extensive engraving, new mfg. has detachable trigger group, available in the same configurations as the Daytona Model, includes case. Limited importation 1990-94, reintroduced 2000-2005.
elaborate engraving with 24Kt. gold game scene engraving.
elaborate scroll and game scene engraving, w/o gold inlays.
features hand engraved sideplates with English scroll and game scenes. Importation began 1995.
top-of-the-line Daytona Model.
features Purdey locking system, English scroll engraving.
features elaborate scroll and 24Kt. gold game scene inlays.
features elaborate scroll and game scene engraving.
features sideplates with African game scenes.
12 or 20 ga., H&H style sidelock action with Boss improved lock-up, top-of-the-line model, game or competition configuration, includes leather case. Imported 1990-2006.
similar to Grade 2, except has better engraving.
available in either Hunting (12 ga. only), Skeet, Trap, Pigeon, or Sporting Clays configuration.
features elaborate scroll and game scene engraving.
boxlock action with engraved sideplates featuring relief scroll and Goddess of the Hunt engraving.
sidelock action with elaborate engraving and multiple 24Kt. gold game scene inlays.
top-of-the-line model with every possible refinement, Boss action, individually special ordered only.
12 ga. over same cals. listed for Mustang Model, coin finished boxlock action with game scene engraving, DTs, extractors, deluxe checkered walnut stock with recoil pad, 7 1/2 lbs.
12 or 20 ga., monobloc receiver with engraved sideplates with game scenes, standard single trigger, fixed trigger group, ejectors.
12 ga. only, monobloc receiver with Boss improved lock up, configurations include Trap, Double Trap, Skeet, Game, Live Pigeon, and Sporting, detachable trigger group, ejectors, standard single trigger, black or chrome frame with 24Kt. gold inlaid names and logo, includes case.
12 ga. only, Anson & Deeley engraved boxlock action with silver finish, DTs, extractors, 6.84 lbs.
12 or 20 ga., similar to Hunter Super except has English straight grip stock and better engraving, 6.62 lbs. Importation disc. 1994.
12 ga. only, custom made to individual preferences, very high quality, sidelock action, engraving coverage 100%.
12 or 20 ga., boxlock action with Purdey locking system, DTs, ejectors, scroll engraving on sideplates, deluxe checkered straight grip walnut stock with recoil pad or checkered butt, 6.84 lbs. Disc. 1998.
12 or 20 ga., double Purdey locking system, includes elegantly engraved sideplates, ejectors, and better quality hand checkered stock and forearm. Imported 1992-circa 2005.
12 or 20 ga. (disc.), boxlock action, ejectors, choice of English scroll or with woodcock (Model 624 Prince Beccaccia) on bottom of frame, hand checkered walnut stock and forearm. Importation began 1992.
similar to Model 624 Prince, except has deep floral hand engraving.
12 or 20 ga., H&H sidelock system, ejectors, DT or SST, demibloc chopper lump barrels, English scroll engraving, deluxe checkered straight grip stock and forearm, 6.84 lbs.
similar to London Model except has less extensive game scene engraving.
12 or 20 ga., H&H sidelock system, ejectors, demibloc barrels, coin finished action with royal English scroll engraving, cased. New 2002.
12 or 20 ga., H&H sidelock system, available with either gold-line engraving on barrels and frame with blue receiver (Gold and Black Model) or English scroll engraving (English Engraved Model), single trigger, ejectors, deluxe checkered walnut stock and forearm, cased, 6.4 lbs.
12 or 20 ga. only, top-of-the-line model, made to individual order only, every possible refinement.
12 ga., 3 in. chamber, 19 1/2 in. barrel, 7 shot mag., law enforcement configuration with matte black metal and wood, 6.62 lbs. Limited importation.