Current firearms, black powder replicas and muzzleloading importer located in Old Saybrook, CT. Distributor and dealer sales.
During 2011-2012, Traditions discontinued all importation of modern firearms, and now offers a complete line of black powder replicas and muzzleloading shotguns and rifles, as well as a line of black powder shooting accessories. Beginning 2013, Traditions began the importation of SAA revolvers mfg. by Flli. Pietta of Italy. Until 2010, the company offered two proprietary single shot rifles, the Outfitter and Tip-Up models, in addition to select single shot (Pedersoli mfg.) rifles and accessories. Traditions previously imported a wide variety of Stefano Fausti shotguns until 2007, Emilio Rizzini shotguns from Italy, a semi-auto shotgun, and a line of Uberti mfg. black powder models. Please refer to the Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Arms (also available online) for more information and prices on Traditions' extensive lineup of modern black powder models.
TRADITIONS PERFORMANCE FIREARMS Models
.243 Win., .270 Win., .30-06, .308 Win., or .444 Marlin (disc.) cal., single shot, 24 in. Wilson rifled barrel, drilled and tapped, black synthetic Soft-Touch (with or w/o thumbhole) or Mossy Oak Treestand camo stock, recoil pad, sling swivels, tip-up action, opening lever in front of trigger guard, fiber optic front sight, dual safety system, 7 1/4 lbs. Mfg. 2008-2010.
.45-70 Govt. cal., 24 in. nickel or blue Wilson barrel, steel frame, fiber optic front sight, adj. rear sight on barrel, crossbolt sear block safety in trigger group, transfer bar safety, black synthetic (with or w/o thumbhole) or Mossy Oak Treestand camo stock, drilled and tapped, 7 1/4 lbs. Mfg. 2008-2010.
.22 LR or .17 HMR cal., 16 1/2, 20 (disc.), or 22 (disc.) in. barrel w/o sights, steel receiver and barrel, exposed hammer, choice of black, Reaper Buck (disc. 2017), or Muddy Girl camo (disc. 2017) checkered synthetic stock and forearm, rubber recoil pad, manual trigger block safety, features takedown action by unscrewing the sling swivels, Picatinny rail on top of receiver, integral scope mount, blued or Cerakote (disc. 2017) finished barrel, 4 lbs. New 2016.
.357 Mag., .35 Whelen, .44 Mag., .45-70 Govt., .35 Rem., .243 Win., .450 Bushmaster, or .300 AAC Blackout (new 2019) cal., tip-up/break open action, single shot, steel frame, 16 1/2 (new 2019) or 22 in. partially fluted Lothar Walther barrel, muzzle brake (.450 Bushmaster, .35 Whelen, and .45-70 Govt. cal. only), with or w/o 3-9x40 scope, black synthetic, Realtree X-TRA (disc. 2018), or Realtree Edge (new 2019) camo checkered stock and forearm, transfer bar safety and manual trigger block safety, gray Cerakote finish, 5.8-6.25 lbs. New 2017.
.22 cal., single shot, break open action, 16 1/2 in. barrel, built-in extractor, integral scope mount, checkered black synthetic stock, rubber recoil pad, 13 in. LOP, manual trigger block safety, includes takedown feature, blued finish, 4 lbs.
.243 Win. or .300 AAC Blackout (new 2019) cal., single shot, break open action, steel frame, 16 1/2 (new 2019) or 22 in. partially fluted Lothar Walther barrel, drilled and tapped, black synthetic stock, 13 in. LOP, transfer bar safety system, manual trigger block safety, gray Cerakote finish, 5.6-6.25 lbs. New 2018.
12, 16 (disc. 2002), 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, boxlock action, vent. barrels, vent. recoil pad, various configurations. Mfg. by Fausti, imported 2000-2006.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chambers, 26 or 28 in. VR barrels with 3 choke tubes included, blue (disc.) or matte silver finished frame, SST, extractors, checkered walnut stock and forearm, blue finish, 6 lbs. 7 oz.-7 lbs. 4 oz.
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 3 in. chambers (except for 28 ga.), 26 or 28 in. VR barrels with fixed chokes, gold SST, extractors, coin finished frame with etched engraving, checkered walnut stock and forearm, blue finish, 6 lbs. 5 oz.-7 lbs. 4 oz.
12, 16 (mfg. 2001 only), 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 3 in. chambers (12 and 20 ga. only), 26 or 28 in. VR barrels with 3 choke tubes (except 28 ga. and .410 bore), coin finished frame with etched engraving, gold SST, ejectors, checkered walnut stock and forearm, blue finish, 6 lbs. 5 oz.-7 lbs. 4 oz.
20 ga. frame, includes 20 ga. and .410 bore 26 in. barrels with extra forearm, cased. Mfg. 2004-2007.
12 or 20 (new 2003) ga., 3 in. chambers, 26 or 28 in. VR blue finish barrels with 3 choke tubes included, gold SST, ejectors, coin finished frame with 3 gold engraved pheasants, deluxe checkered walnut stock and forearm, protective gun sock and molded hard gun case became standard 2002, approx. 7 lbs. 5 oz.
12 or 20 ga., boxlock action, gold SST, vent. recoil pad, various configurations. Mfg. by Fausti, protective gun sock and molded hard gun case became standard 2002. Imported 2000-2004.
3 in. chambers, 24 or 26 in. VR barrels with 3 choke tubes included, blue engraved frame, straight English grip walnut stock with Schnabel forearm, 6 lbs. 3 oz.-7 lbs. 3 oz.
3 in. chambers, 26 in. VR barrels with 3 choke tubes, blue engraved frame with gold pheasant inlays, checkered pistol grip walnut stock with Schnabel forearm, 7 lbs. 3 oz.
12 ga. only, 28, 30 or 32 (new 2005) in. wide VR ported barrels with 4 extended choke tubes, SST, ejectors, coin finished frame with perimeter engraving, checkered walnut stock with Schnabel forearm, approx. 8 lbs.
12 or 20 ga., 28 or 30 in. wide VR ported barrels, SST, ejectors, extended choke tubes, hand finished silver engraved frame with gold inlays, premium checkered walnut stock with Schnabel forearm, protective gun sock and molded hard gun case, approx. 7 1/2 -8 lbs. Imported 2002-2007.
16 ga., features proportioned 16 ga. receiver, 26 in. VR barrels with choke tubes, gold SST, silver engraved frame with or w/o gold snipes on sides, ejectors, checkered semi-gloss walnut stock and forearm, shock absorbing recoil pad, 6 3/4 lbs. Mfg. by Fausti. Imported 2004-2007.
12 ga. only, 3 1/2 in. chambers, SST, ejectors, vent. recoil pad, various configurations.
28 in. vent. barrels with VR, matte black metal finish, matte finished checkered walnut stock and forearm, 3 choke tubes, sling swivels, 7 lbs. 2 oz. Importation disc. 2002.
12 ga., 28 in. barrels, checkered walnut stock and forearm with sling swivels, matte finished engraved black frame, SST, ejectors. Imported 2005-2007.
12 ga., 28 in. vent. barrels with VR, engraved matte black frame with Realtree Max-4 (new 2006) or Advantage Wetlands (disc. 2005) wood and barrel coverage, 3 choke tubes, sling swivels, 7 1/4 lbs.
12 ga., 24 or 26 in. vent. barrels with VR, engraved matte black frame with Mossy Oak Breakup wood and barrel coverage, 3 choke tubes, sling swivels, approx. 7 lbs.
12 ga. only, boxlock action with patented 4 lock system, 28 in. barrels with choke tubes, choice of case colored or silver finished frame, checkered oil finished pistol grip stock and forearm, recoil pad, ST, approx. 7 1/2 lbs. Mfg. by E. Rizzini. Imported 2004 only.
silver finished frame with engraving.
similar to Gold Wing II Silver, except has gold snipes inlaid on frame, upgraded walnut stock and forearm.
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, boxlock action, 3 in. chambers (except 28 ga.), fixed or multichoke tubes. Mfg. by Fausti, importation began 2000.
12 or 20 ga. only, 26 in. barrels with 4 choke tubes, gold SST, blue finish with etched engraving, checkered walnut stock and forearm, approx. 6 or 6 1/2 lbs. Importation disc. 2002.
12 or 20 ga. only, 26 or 28 in. barrels with 3 screw-in chokes, ST, extractors, coin finished frame with engraving, checkered walnut stock and forearm. Imported 2003-2007.
12, 20, 28 ga. or .410 bore, 26 in. barrels with fixed chokes, DT or ST, extractors, coin finished frame with etched engraving, checkered walnut stock and forearm, 5 lbs. 12 oz.-6 lbs. 8 oz.
28 ga. or .410 bore only, 26 in. barrels with fixed chokes, DT or gold SST, ejectors, coin finished frame with multiple gold inlays, deluxe checkered straight grip walnut stock and forearm, approx. 6 1/4 lbs. Importation disc. 2002.
12 or 20 ga., 26 or 28 in. barrels with choke tubes, boxlock action with or w/o sideplates and engraving, DT or ST, checkered oil finished straight grip English stock and splinter forearm. Mfg. by E. Rizzini. Imported 2004 only.
silver finished frame with engraving, 6 3/4 lbs.
similar to Uplander II Silver, except has gold snipes inlaid on engraved frame, upgraded walnut stock and forearm, includes long trigger guard.
similar to Uplander III Silver, except has gold game birds on engraved sideplates, includes long trigger guard.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chamber, various VR barrel lengths, lightweight alloy receiver, gas operation, choke tubes in most models. Imported from Europe 2000-2004.
checkered walnut stock and forearm, blue metal, multichokes, also available in Youth Model, 5 lbs. 10 oz. - 6 lbs. 5 oz.
similar to ALS Field Model, except has black synthetic stock and forearm, not available in Youth Model, approx. 6 1/4 lbs.
includes 26 or 28 in. VR barrel and choice of 24 in. rifled slug barrel and walnut or synthetic stock and forearm. Importation began 2002.
similar to ALS Hunter Model, except is 12 ga. only, 24 in. rifled barrel with choice of rifle sights or cantilever scope mount, Turkish walnut or black synthetic stock and forearm. Importation began 2002.
21 (Turkey Model with Mossy Oak Breakup, disc. 2001), 26 (Turkey), or 28 (Waterfowl Model with Advantage Wetlands) in. barrel, 100% camo coverage.
12 ga. only, 20 in. barrel bored IC, black synthetic stock and forearm, bead sights, 6 lbs. Importation began 2002.
.22 LR (disc. 2017), .357 Mag., or .45 LC cal., steel frame, 4 3/4, 5 1/2, or 7 1/2 in. barrel, brass backstrap and trigger guard, fixed blade sights, smooth walnut grips, smooth walnut grips, transfer bar safety, matte black finish. Mfg. 2013-2018.
.357 Mag., .44-40 WCF, .44 Mag., or .45 LC cal., 4 3/4, 5 1/2 or 7 1/2 in. barrel, steel frame, nickel, blue, or color case hardened finish, walnut, checkered walnut (new 2014), or white PVC grips, fixed blade sights, transfer bar safety. New 2013.
.357 Mag. or .45 LC cal., steel frame, 4 3/4 or 5 1/2 in. barrel, fixed blade sights, checkered walnut grips, transfer bar safety, color case hardened finish. Mfg. 2014-2018.
.357 Mag., .44-40 WCF, .44 Mag., or .45 LC cal., 4 3/4, 5 1/2, or 7 1/2 in. barrel, walnut grips, color case hardened frame, blue barrel and cylinder, or all nickel finish. New 2013.
.357 Mag. or .45 LC cal., steel frame, 4 3/4 or 5 1/2 (disc. 2017) in. barrel, white PVC grips, color case hardened, blued (disc. 2014), or nickel (disc.) finish. New 2013.
.45 LC cal., 4 3/4 in. barrel, fixed blade sights, black PVC grips, case color hardened finish. Imported 2015-2017.
.357 Mag. or .45 LC cal., steel frame, 4 3/4 in. barrel, fixed blade sights, white PVC grips, blued finish. New 2015.
.45 LC cal., steel frame, 12 in. barrel, fixed blade sights, walnut grips, walnut grips, color case hardened finish. New 2015.
.357 Mag. cal., steel frame, 3 1/2 in. barrel, fixed blade sights, smooth walnut or checkered walnut bird's head grips, color case hardened frame and blue barrel and cylinder or all nickel finish. New 2016.
.357 Mag. cal., steel frame, 5 1/2 in. barrel, fixed blade sights, oversized walnut grips, color case hardened finish. New 2016.
- .22 LR, or .22LR/.22 mag. cal., 4 3/4 in. barrel, black steel backstrap and trigger guard, steel frame, matte black finish, black checkered PVC or smooth walnut grips, transfer bar safety, fixed blade sights. New 2019.
.357 Mag. or .45 LC cal., 4 3/4 in. barrel, walnut grips, all nickel finish. New 2018.