The TriStar Cypher is a 16 gauge over/under shotgun (TriStar part no. 33162) built for hunters who appreciate the 16 gauge’s classic balance between payload and carry weight. A solid-frame steel mono-block action pairs with chrome-lined, blued barrels and a deluxe walnut stock, and a top tang barrel selector puts choke and safety control right under the thumb. TriStar backs the Cypher with a five-year mechanical warranty.

Key Specifications

• Chambered for 16 gauge shells, prized for its balance of payload and carry weight.
• Accepts up to 3-inch shells for standard and heavier upland loads.
• 28-inch barrel balances swing speed with pattern density.
• Chrome-lined steel barrels resist corrosion and ease cleaning.
• Finished in blued steel for classic looks.
• Deluxe walnut stock and forearm for a traditional field-gun feel.
• Fiber optic front sight for a fast, bright sight picture.
• Top tang barrel selector combines safety and choke selection in one control.
• Ships with 5 extended, color-coded chokes (Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose 16 gauge over 12 or 20? It splits the difference, offering a 12-gauge-like payload in a lighter, 20-gauge-like gun.

How many chokes are included? Five extended, color-coded chokes.

What’s the metal finish? Blued steel.

Buy the TriStar Cypher 16 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun 3in 28in Blued Walnut

The 16 gauge has a loyal following for good reason, and the Cypher delivers it in a well-built, walnut-stocked over/under. Browse more over/under shotguns from Schaefer Defense, or order the Cypher from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.