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Blaser B97

Name: Blaser B97
Brand: Blaser

Break action · 12 Gauge · introduced 1997

Also known as Blaser Bock B97, B97

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About the Blaser B97

The Blaser B97 is a German break-action over/under (Bock) shotgun introduced in 1997 as the successor to the single-lock B95. Built around Blaser's signature manual cocking system and a double-lock breech, it features free-floating barrels that expand independently for consistent point of impact, automatic ejectors and engraved sideplates. The B97 break-action system was also offered as the BBF 97 combination gun (a rifle barrel over a 12-gauge shotgun barrel) and the BB97 double rifle. It was discontinued when Blaser introduced the F3 over/under shotgun in 2005.

Blaser's B95/B97 break guns pioneered the brand's manual cocking system on a break-action platform: the gun is only cocked by a thumb slide when the hunter is ready to fire, so it can be carried loaded but fully de-cocked and safe.

Blaser B97 specifications

General

Type: Shotgun
Action: Break action
Firing mechanism: Hammer-fired
Trigger: Single stage
Calibres: 12 Gauge, 20 Gauge
Magazine capacity: 2 rounds

Dimensions

Barrel length: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Overall length: 1150 mm (45.3 in)
Weight (empty): 3.10 kg (6.83 lb)

Barrel

Rifling: None

Materials

Barrel: Steel
Receiver / frame: Steel
Stock: Wood
Finish: blued

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical): 400 m/s (1312 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical): 2560 J (1888 ft·lb)
Effective range: 40 m

History

Introduced: 1997
Discontinued: 2005
Production status: Discontinued
Country of origin: DE

Available calibres

12 Gauge20 Gauge

Features

Over under barrels
Manual cocking system
Floating barrels
Double lock action
Ejectors
Engraved sideplates
Interchangeable barrel sets

Safety

Manual cocking slide
Tang safety

The B95/B97 designation reflects the locking system: the B95 used a single lock while the B97 introduced a double lock for stronger, more durable lock-up. The same platform underpinned the BBF combination guns and BB double rifles, with interchangeable barrel sets. Dimensions listed are typical for the 12-gauge over/under sporting configuration; combination and rifle-barrel sets used shorter (~600 mm) barrels.