TriStar Bristol Side-by-Side Shotgun, 16 Gauge, English Stock

The TriStar Bristol is a 16-gauge side-by-side shotgun (TriStar part no. 38016) built on a true steel frame with an English-style stock and a case-colored receiver. Chambered in the increasingly hard-to-find 16 gauge, it delivers beauty and performance together, pairing precision laser-engraved detail with genuine auto ejectors and a full five-choke set from this side-by-side shotguns lineup.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 16 Gauge, a classic middle-ground bore between 12 and 20 gauge.
• Twin 28-inch barrels give a smooth, natural swing on crossing targets.
• Ships with auto ejectors, clearing spent hulls automatically when the action opens.
• Includes five interchangeable chokes (Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Improved Modified, Modified, Full).
• A brass bead front sight gives a fast, natural reference for wing shooting.
• The selective top tang safety lets the shooter choose which barrel fires first.
• Wears a case-colored receiver paired with an English-style stock for classic looks.
• Furnished with an oiled Turkish walnut stock for a traditional finish.
• Measures 36.8 inches overall, built on a true steel frame.
• Holds two rounds, one per barrel, in classic double-gun fashion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose 16 gauge over 12 or 20? The 16 gauge offers a classic, well-balanced middle ground between the two more common bores, prized by many upland hunters.

Does this Bristol have automatic ejectors? Yes, spent hulls clear automatically when you break the action open.

How many chokes ship with it? Five interchangeable chokes (SK, IC, IM, M, F) cover a wide range of shot patterns.

Buy the TriStar Bristol 16 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun

Order the Bristol from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your local FFL. Its true steel frame, English stock, and rare 16-gauge chambering make it a standout choice for traditional upland hunters.