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semi-auto shotgun
A semi-automatic firearm, also called self-loading firearm or autoloading firearm (though fully automatic and selective fire firearms technically are also self-loading), is one whose action mechanism automatically loads a following round of cartridge into the chamber (self-loading) and prepares it for subsequent firing, but requires the shooter to manually actuate the trigger in order to discharge each shot. Typically, this involves the weapon's action utilizing the excess energy released during the preceding shot (in the form of recoil or high-pressure gas expanding within the bore) to unlock and move the bolt, extracting and ejecting the spent cartridge case from the chamber, re-cocking the firing mechanism, and loading a new cartridge into the firing chamber, all without input from the user. To fire again, however, the user must exert effort to actively release the trigger, allow it to "reset", before pulling the trigger again to fire off the next round. As a result, each trigger-pull only discharges a single round from a semi-automatic weapon, as opposed to a fully automatic weapon, which will shoot continuously as long as the ammunitions are replete and the trigger is kept depressed.
Ferdinand Ritter von Mannlicher produced the first successful design for a semi-automatic rifle in 1885, and by the early 20th century, many manufacturers had introduced semi-automatic shotguns, rifles and pistols.
In military use, self-loading rifles were barely used in World War I, and most armies in World War II also still relied upon the manually loaded bolt-action rifles, with the exception of the United States, who in 1937 had adopted the M1 Garand as the standard-issue infantry weapon.
Selling my Rock Island vrbp100
12 gauge
This is a bullpup version of the vr60/vr80 series of shotguns.
Includes 2x9rd mags and 2x5rd mags
Includes 3 chokes
Includes additional piston for heavier loads
I have put about 100-150 shells through this.
Willing to trade for cool stuff, I can put...
Selling a used Smith & Wesson 12 gauge pump shotgun. This gun has been used with obvious wear and tear. Has not been used for ~ 5 years. Barrel appears to have minor dings with small area of rust on the blueing. Price is taking into consideration the condition, at 40% blue book value. Asking...
Selling a never used Franchi 28 gauge semi-auto shotgun. This is the quail unlimited edition and is in 100% blue book condition. The gun comes with a soft sock sleeve. Asking $1,400.00. Please contact Kyle @ (541) 891-1240 for more information and/or pictures. Located in Klamath Falls, OR...
Selling a like new condition Benelli Legacy 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun. Condition is 100% blue book value. This gun has hardly been shot and has been well maintained and taken care of. Gun comes with soft sock sleeve and original paperwork/owners manual. Asking $1800 but open to offers. Please...