The tradition of manufacturing high quality firearms eventually evolved into producing fine shotguns that incorporated the beautiful walnut, casehardening and rust blueing previously found on only hand-built custom guns. This expertise did not go unnoticed and soon other companies such as Smith & Wesson, Kimber and Savage Arms Company were contracting Hatfield to build shotguns for them. Hatfield guns have been awarded “Best Shotgun” on three different occasions by national magazines, which is not surprising given the quality standard for which Hatfield has always strived.

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