Brazilian CBC Import to FIE Miami Single Shot

[bad_dad_brad]

Totally on impulse, I bought a single shot 12 gauge shotgun today. It is a FIE Miami import from the Brazilian company of CBC, which also manufactures Magtech ammo (good stuff).

The piece is unused, but it is several years old. It seems well made. It points superbly and is very well balanced. It is light and swings well. The foregrip is flat on the bottom and then flares making for a good purchase. The wood seems unmarred and is almost pretty, and there appears to be, inlayed ivory in the stock - maybe it is just off white plastic. The steel is blued.

It has a unique foretrigger lever to break the gun, that can be done one handed. The trigger is very good.

I am at a loss to explain this gun. I bought it for 90 dollars. It seems much nicer than that.

Searching the THR and TFL sites I find little. Searching the internet I find even less.

Does anyone know anything more about these shotguns? For 90 bucks I didn't think I could go wrong. It will look 90 bucks good, on a rack, on a wall, even if I never shoot it.

[Rupestris]

Brad,
I have one that was given to me by my uncle about 3 years ago. It's also unfired as my 870 and 395 (cousin to TUSGIHC) get all my attention.You don't see many CBC's around these parts either. MagTech still sells a version of that gun with a Model no.100. Might be 101, I'm not sure.
In the 70's the S.S.Kresge Co. sold the same gun with a different model number and stamped scroll work/engraving on the sides of the receiver. If you do a search on gunbroker or auction arms you can find them listed once in a while. Use search terms like "Brazil" or "Kresge".
Another feature on the CBC that I like is the take down feature. If you are not familiar with it, try this:
With the gun pointed in a safe direction (easier when pointed upwards) grab the forend and pull the front of it away from the barrel. Its held on by a spring loaded lock only. After the forend is separated, push the barrel release on the front of the trigger guard and the barrel will come off the receiver.
Congrats on the latest addition to your collection.
Rupe

[BreakingAces]

Does anyone have any history on these guns?

I was given one today that my late uncle left behind when he passed away last year. It was given to me by his neice as a keepsake.

I'm not interested in value, but the history.

When they were made, when they stopped making them, etc...

Thanks in advance and I agree, it seems to be a well made gun with a sweet trigger to be a single shot. Mine has a 28" barrel, 2 3/4" only, Full Choke...

[Onmilo]

The gun is still made for domestic consumption and it is available is several other countries as well.
No importer is currently bringing it into the U.S.

These are decent single barrel guns, just no market for a single shot that would probably retail for about $175.00 when there are pumpguns available for around $200.00

I can remember these guns being available on the U.S. market from at least 1980 to 1990.

[rem1187a]

Magtech model 151 but according to my books was only imported by them in the early 90's for a year or 2. F.I.E. stopped importing them in mid 80's. F.I.E. model SB. I agree it is hard to explain this gun to someone that has not seen one. I have the CBC F.I.E in 20 ga. with the rolled engraving. My first shotgun when I was 12 or so. Back then I think they went for around $60 new. The wood they use looks really nice. I like the forearm, very similar in shape to some target rifles. I recently found a .410 but passed so my uncle could get it. $90 is on the higher side but if its mint you did good. I would have more if only I could find them.

[BreakingAces]

Mine has the rolled engraving on the side as well.

Neat little gun. It being a full-choked 12ga. it should make a dandy squirrel/rabbit or dove gun..

I prefer my 1100 for doves, but this will a neat lil' shooter I think.

[KendallM]

About three weeks ago I bought a .410 shotgun from Cabela's that was made in Brazil and imported by fie.I really surprised at the quality and condition.
Yesterday I went back to buy a cleaning kit and of course, I had to look at the guns. Lo and behold there was a Stevens 16 gauge double barrel just like the first gun I ever owned!
Of course I bought it. I only wish they had had it when I bought the .410. Now I don't need the .410.