The Kuznyetski word Biven translates to Tusk in Trade, a name that speaks of this weapon’s simplicity and brutality. Legally it is a dirt-cheap 10 gauge double-barrel shotgun produced by Yeger Armaments beginning in early YE 43.
The Biven was marketed as a 10 gauge shotgun though in truth it was designed as a smoothbore 20mm weapon that could be legally classified as a shotgun and take advantage of the more lax laws that come with this weapon class.
While unrifled in its factory configuration, and only really capable of chambering 10 gauge shotgun shells, any owner who is knowledgeable and skilled enough could either ream and rifle the barrels themselves or simply swap them out for a pair of milspec Gjallarhorn 20mm Grenade Launcher barrels.
Production and classification information pertaining to this firearm.
The Biven is as simple as a compact 10 gauge SxS shotgun could be, constructed primarily from steel with barrels that are simply thick, repurposed steel pipes modified to mimic the Gjallarhorn’s method of securing its barrel. The Biven’s metal components have all been given a coating of Diacry-infused black paint to protect it from the elements, finally the shotgun features an injection-moulded polymer pistol grip and handguard both sporting a distinct shade of plum purple.
Information related to what happens each time the shotgun is fired.
The Biven will accept most 10 gauge shells already available, though the user will get the best performance from ammunition sold by Yeger Armaments.
Refer to this chart if the weapon has been converted to fire 20mm Gjallarhorn munitions
This section explains how various parts of the shotgun function.
By either modifying the standard barrels or swapping them out for a pair of Gjallarhorn barrels the user loses the ability to use 10 gauge shotgun shells in exchange for now being able to use the full range of 20mm Gjallahorn Shells, with performance similar to that of the Gjallarhorn 20mm Grenade Launcher. It should be noted that while the Biven modified to use 20mm Gjallarhorn rounds does have a faster theoretical rate of fire it does suffer from worse ergonomics, greater recoil impulse, significantly reduced capacity and longer reloads.
It is still however a cheap and less documented way for someone to acquire a compact 20mm grenade launcher, though one of the most well known issues with the 20mm Gjallarhorn conversion is that bracing the stock against the ground and firing the weapon can split the pistol grip in half, and potentially put the front of the stock through the user’s hand.
The Yeger Armaments Biven 10 Guage Shotgun is available in most places guns, hunting and sporting supplies are sold across the sector. The weapon’s simplicity makes it extremely rugged and reliable, and while the 20mm grenade modification is not official it is well documented online.
List of commonly bought accessories for the Biven 10 Gauge.
While most commercial 10 gauge shells can be chambered and used the Biven works best with 20x90mm shells, especially the ones sold by Yeger Armaments.
| Yeger Armaments 10 Gauge Shotshell Price Quickchart | |
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| Type | Price (100 Round Box) |
| Yeger Armaments 10 Gauge Khishchnik Shotshell | 75KS/150DA |
| Products & Items Database | |
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| Product Categories | weapons: shotguns |
| Product Name | Biven 10 Gauge Shotgun |
| Nomenclature | YA-W2-1A |
| Manufacturer | Yeger Armaments |
| Price (KS) | 75.00 KS |
| DR v3 max | Tier 3 |
| Mass (kg) | 1.8 kg |