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A shotgun (also known as a scattergun and peppergun, or historically as a fowling piece) is a firearm that is usually designed to be fired from the shoulder, which uses the energy of a fixed shell to fire a number of small spherical pellets called shot, or a solid projectile called a slug. Shotguns come in a wide variety of sizes, ranging from 5.5 mm (.22 inch) bore up to 5 cm (2.0 in) bore, and in a range of firearm operating mechanisms, including breech loading, single-barreled, double or combination gun, pump-action, bolt-, and lever-action, semi-automatic, and even fully automatic variants.
A shotgun is generally a smoothbore firearm, which means that the inside of the barrel is not rifled. Preceding smoothbore firearms, such as the musket, were widely used by armies in the 18th century. The direct ancestor to the shotgun, the blunderbuss, was also used in a similar variety of roles from self defence to riot control. It was often used by cavalry troops due to its generally shorter length and ease of use, as well as by coachmen for its substantial power. However, in the 19th century, these weapons were largely replaced on the battlefield with breechloading rifled firearms, which were more accurate over longer ranges. The military value of shotguns was rediscovered in the First World War, when American forces used 12-gauge pump action shotguns in close-quarters trench fighting to great effect. Since then, it has been used in a variety of roles in civilian, law enforcement, and military applications.
The shot pellets from a shotgun spread upon leaving the barrel, and the power of the burning charge is divided among the pellets, which means that the energy of any one ball of shot is fairly low. In a hunting context, this makes shotguns useful primarily for hunting birds and other small game. However, in a military or law enforcement context, the large number of projectiles makes the shotgun useful as a close quarters combat weapon or a defensive weapon. Militants or insurgents may use shotguns in asymmetric engagements, as shotguns are commonly owned civilian weapons in many countries. Shotguns are also used for target shooting sports such as skeet, trap, and sporting clays. These involve shooting clay disks, known as clay pigeons, thrown in various ways.
FOR SALE: Used Remington 870 Express Magnum 12-gauge in excellent condition. I am the original owner. I used this for trap shooting a few seasons and haven't shot it in years. I never hunted with it. It was cleaned and oiled and stored in a safe all of its life. Includes two chokes, modified...
Brand new ended up moving and not needing it. Would part trade for a tisas 1911 or psa ak
Will come with waterfowl case
Would be interested in a good jeep 4.0 for a 96 jeep cherokee
12 GAUGE IS A DOUBLE BARREL CENTRAL ARMS, 16 GAUGE IS A MOSSBERG 190, THE 410 IS A SAVAGE. ALL 3 WORK AND SHOOT WELL. DOWNSIZING COLLECTION
PRICE IS FOR ALL 3.
Remington Model 870 Express Pump Shotgun 12 Gauge
28 Barrel 3 Chamber Hardwood Stock Black Finish
For sale with case. Hardly used and in excellent condition!
Asking $380 OBO
If you want this gun, we meet at a FFL dealership and go through FFL background check, per Oregon and Washington state...
Interstate arms Hawk 982 pump action 12 gauge 18.5"
Good Condition. Includes an ammo sleeve, as pictured.
If you want this gun, we meet at a FFL dealership and go through FFL background check, per Oregon and Washington state laws. This is paid by the buyer.
For sale is my Mossberg 930 Jerry Miculek Signature Pro-Series Tactical Class with a 22" barrel, an 8+1 capacity and a 3" chamber. Excellent condition.
Price is $600. No shipping. Trade interests are as follows;
1. Colt SP1.
2. Browning or FN Herstal Hi-Power Mk.I.
No other trade interests...
New in box, never fired, comes with all new item packaging and pamphlets
Willing to meet up in greater portland metro area, further if you pay for gas
Local pick up only, OREGON only
I will pay FFL fees!
Willing to trade for (will add additional funds pending market value): Glock 19 or...
Up for sale is a 20 Gauge Browning Auto 5 Made in Belgium! 28" Barrel Modified Choke, Factory Ventilated Rib (hard to come by). Round knob, in medium brown finish. Gold trigger. Sticker on Heavy/Light loads still readable in the forestock!! 1200 OBO!
I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive side by side shotgun to file a form 1 on and chop into a Mad Max style shorty. I don't care if the barrels are bulged near the end as long as the first 10"-12" are in good shape. The buttstock can be less than perfect also, since I am going to cut it down...
Have a White’s MXT PRO metal detector for sale or for trade.
$800 for sale, or willing to trade for a shotgun plus some cash depending on what model you have.
Comes with everything you need to start:
White's MXT PRO metal detector
Extra battery
Charger
White's bullseye pin pointer
Garrett...
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Hello fellow Northwest firearms enthusiasts! I just want to take the time to introduce myself. My user name is Tank_Phelan. Tank is a stupid name that I earned busting bubblegum on the Amazon outbound dock back in the day. Yes it is a stupid name, however I do wear it and own it (not literally). If...
I need to sell this classic shotgun to catch up on some medical bills.
Shotgun is in excellent condition!
18" barrels.
single trigger, pull once per barrel.
stoeger cheeped out on the wood, so it scratches and dings if ever set down on something other then a baby blanket. sscratches and dings...
Bought this as a gift but never received. Never fired, brand new. Comes with case, detachable side saddle. I’m into it $300, Asking $220.
Have 4 boxes of game loads $10 each or $40 for all.
Looking for a good deal on an 1897 shotgun for a film shoot in August. I would look to source something for lending but It won't be filmed here so it has to be shipped out, so I'm looking to buy one outright
I'd like to keep it under $800 after transfer if possible
I have a new Jericho 941 I...
Here's an opportunity to own a Used Springfield Savage pump action shot gun. This one is chambered in .410 and has both a wood butt stock and hand guard. It's in stock and ready for a new home. $200
https://www.adaptivefiringsolutions.com/products/springfield-10678-3818
ALL Sales and FFL...
Shotgun only used one time, just a bit too big for my arm comfortably.
Winchester Super-X Pump 18 inch Defender - retails $329
$200 (obo) + transfer
located in Portland, OR.