The Weatherby Orion I (part no. OG12828DSM) is a 28-gauge side-by-side shotgun with full-length 28-inch barrels, giving upland hunters a light-recoiling double from a name better known for premium rifles and shotguns. A brass bead front sight and tang safety keep the controls simple, and the included five-tube choke set covers close flushes through longer crossing shots.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 28 Gauge, one of the lightest-recoiling gauges available in a double gun.
• Barrels measure 28 inches.
• Barrels are mounted in a genuine side-by-side configuration.
• Ships with 5 choke tubes covering full, improved cylinder, improved modified, modified, and skeet constrictions.
• Uses a brass bead front sight for fast target acquisition on flushing birds.
• Runs a tang-mounted safety for quick thumb access.
• Holds 2 shells, one per barrel.
• Uses a break-open action to load, unload, and swap chokes.
• Overall length measures approximately 31.5 inches, and it weighs approximately 8.5 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What gauge is the Orion I? 28 gauge, one of the lightest-recoiling options available in a double-barrel shotgun.

How many chokes are included? Five tubes: full, improved cylinder, improved modified, modified, and skeet.

What’s the barrel length? 28 inches, a full-length field configuration for upland hunting.

Buy the Weatherby Orion I Side-by-Side Shotgun

Light 28-gauge recoil and a full five-tube choke set make the Orion I a strong choice for upland hunters who want a classic Weatherby double. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse the rest of our side by side shotguns selection from Weatherby.