I learned to shoot with my grandfather's 1873 L.C. Smith, I still have it but have retired it to the rack several years ago. So it obviously had to be replaced with a double trigger "Baikal" side by side in a 12 ga. I can truly say that the Baikal has never let me down. Now I realize that there are going to be folks that don't agree with me for one reason or another. None the less even though it is considered a coach gun, I have used it to take Dove and Quail. Tomorrow it goes to the range with me to see how it does with rifled slugs at 50 yards. I do feel confident with this little side by side, it is all that you describe in yours, however mine cost me about $225.00. Enjoy your day and stay safe!

Hi David, no there's nothing at all wrong with a low cost firearm. This Baikal shotgun and indeed all the other rifles I've seen for sale at various dealers here in Canada seem to be 'just the ticket' for folks who want to enjoy a bit of shooting sport. My choice of shotgun gauge , ( or bore, as our U.K. friends like to refer to them as ) is 20. At present I have just bought a single shot break barrel shotgun that is made in Turkey. I also have a beautiful walnut stock .410 , made by New England , what a shame these are not made anymore either. Main thing is , no matter what the cost , we all should enjoy the guns we have, and enjoy the sport too. Thanks for showing us these two.

Nice side x side! I think the proper pronunciation is Buy-Call. Thanks for the wonderful videos!

I like my pump 12 gauge. But side by side double barrels will always hold a special place in my heart

i am italian i bought a baikal side-by-side i would not exchange it with any other weapon in the world! I would recommend it to everyone

I have its double trigger equivalent. I had a custom buttstock made, English style. A true workhorse.

Great gun for the money!!! I have one...a simple beast and very tough and reliable shotgun, like they say... the Russian tractor of the SXS world... I love mine have it now for15yrs never had a problem SOLID!!!

The Baikal is the best of the cheap guns. Low cost but good quality. I have one now and have owned about a dozen Baikal’s over the years and they’ve been excellent quality for the price. You can spend a lot more but you won’t get a lot more.

Báikal are very good weapons very reliable like all Russian weapons that do not cost you thousands they just get the job done!!!!

I have also owned a Baikal double rifle (45/70 in Africa for protection.

And yes I do have a 60 year old Baikal 16 gauge (purchased new). in 63.

Nice guns

I got the double trigger version, Says “made in USSR” so that would leave it at least 30 years old

would you ever considering selling for the right price?

Best guns

I finally found it. The weapon used by Lucie in martyrs

In Usa The Baikal Might be Cheap, Not In Europe.

In Finland a brand new ИЖ43 costs only 300€

I have the double barrel with the rabbit ears

I ordered one today Sir, I saw a friend, who killed birds with every shot. I have many guns in my clips

Prefect for a sawn off

Wish I could find one

Members of the armed forces carry "Firearms" a sportsman carries a "Gun"

There are more ducks and geese shot here in the UK with a animal,a great gun for the foreshore wildfowling

OMG, How You Spelled The Name BAIKAL . I Cringed So Hard :D But Okey, Thats All Good, Just Funny :D

Baikal not Bikhail.

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