Mercury hunting Saphire, caliber 8x57 IS

The model designation SAPHIRE stands for Sabatti All Purpose Hunting Italian Rifle. Even the name indicates that the Italian manufacturer has specifically developed its new repeating rifle for hunting purposes. It fundamentally differs from the traditional Rover rifle. The Saphire offers the possibility to use interchangeable barrels; it also features a pleasant opening angle of 60 degrees and a fine trigger. The safety used locks both the trigger and the trigger block. It is a very safe system, as the locking of the trigger block is designed to be particularly robust. And when the trigger block is locked, the firing pin is essentially locked as well. Theoretically, a safety that directly locks the firing pin is safer, but due to the small size of the components, these parts are often less resistant. The newly developed, cold-hammered Multi-Radial barrel (MRR) made of AISI-4140 (42CrMo4) steel reduces bullet wear, achieves a higher exit velocity, and is significantly more precise in bullet guidance. All model variations come with an M15x1 muzzle thread for the optional mounting of a silencer or muzzle brake. The open sights are screwed on, allowing them to be easily removed when using over-barrel silencers. This keeps all options open for the user. When not in use, the muzzle thread is covered and protected by a discreet cap. The barrel length is 52 cm, and the barrel outer diameter is approximately 17 mm. The bolt is made from 55-aluminum and is CNC machined. An integrated, two-part Picatinny rail ensures maximum flexibility for scope mounting. The locking head made of NiCrMo steel has received special heat treatment for enhanced toughness and hardness. - 60-degree opener - Interchangeable barrel capability - Multi-Radial barrel - Muzzle thread M15x1 - Removable sights Technical data - Barrel length: 52 cm - Barrel type: Multi-Radial barrel - Direct/fine trigger - 3-position safety - Mounting rail: Picatinny - Magazine capacity: 3 cartridges - Stock shape: with cheek piece - Stock material: plastic - System material: 55-aluminum