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shotgun
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.
looking to sell, was a gift to a family member but they are not interested in firearms/hunting hence the sale and i am not interested as I have too many firearms. Keep in mind this is BRAND NEW, never been fired besides the factory most likely as they all do. 28in barrel with detachable side...
Looking for blue dot.
I have 1lb of steel or unique I’m willing to trade. I also have quite a bit of longshot but I doubt people are looking for it but if you need some I have some.
Not looking to sell just looking to trade
Have for sale a low round count 18.5 inch Mossberg 590 12g. I think it was originally a 5+1 but with the tube extension it is a 6+1
Has some normal finish wear, other than that, it shoots/feeds great
Originally purchased from a Wagun forums member about a year ago
Comes with follower, tube...
Mossberg Maverick 12ga
18.5"
$200
This gun is used and has been knocking around a safe for a while, there are some flaws here... Please, please, please do not waste everyones time by setting up a meet and be expecting a $200 used Maverick to be a museum piece.
Least of all after lowballing me...
I'm selling a White & Wills double barrel shotgun that I got from a family member after passing. White & Wills was a hardware store in Chicago and it was a common practice for the store to mark the gun with their brand. It's estimated to be from the 1880's and in fine condition with some wear...
Selling my Remington 870 Wingmaster. 12 gauge - 28 inch barrel - full choke - 2³/⁴ inch shells.
I'm the second owner. My father in law was the first. Less than 100 shells fired between the two of us. Normal wear from handling and being in the safe. Overall in great condition. Flawless function...
Selling one of the family shotguns. It's in perfect working condition with only some minor wear and dings on the buttstock. It has a Bushnell red dot on a picattiny rail.
i applied jb weld to my mossberg 88 bead to fit a sight onto the bead, however I am now realizing the sight is slightly off. Is there any way to get it off and redo it?
Hello everyone.
I am currently working my way through gun broker trying to find a spas 12 in the right condition, price, and seller reputation. I thought I might check in here and see if anyone maybe was looking to sell one before I go buy one sight unseen from the other side of the country.
I...
Selling a Benelli Vinci 12-gauge semi-automatic with ComforTech Plus shotgun. (No trades at this time. Thanks) Used on a couple turkey hunting trips in WA and at the range a handful of times. It's in great condition and includes the original box with five choke tubes. Buyer to pay transfer fee...
Looking to buy a mossberg 930 security barrel, just the barrel assembly not a complete firearm. Can meet ftf anywhere between Tigard and Battle Ground.
You read that right - this is a 12.5" semi auto pistol chambered in 12 gauge. This is not a NFA item and it transfers on a typical 4473.
This is one of the coolest range toys I own and it always gets a lot of compliments. It's a blast to shoot.
I've put about 500 rounds down range which is...
Looking to sell as a package deal. Mossberg 590 SHOCKWAVE SHOCK ‘N’ SAW 12g and Aero Precision EPC 9mm.
I found a Daniel Defense AR upper I'd like to get so I'm hoping for a fast sale. Thanks.
Take both home same day with cleared background check.
I'll meet from Bellingham - Everett @ sound loan.
Up for sale is an Armscor VR60 semi-auto shotgun.
This one was manufactured by Derya Arms and imported by Armscor. Basically it's an AR-15 looking shotgun that shoots 12 gauge. I am the first owner, and fired about 150 rounds or so at the moment. Like other similar shotguns, this one requires a...
For sale is an SDS Imports S12 Saiga-12 pattern semiautomatic shotgun chambered in 12 gauge (3") I purchased new in 2022. Features all-forged internals, optics-ready railed top cover, threaded barrel, and adjustable gas system. Comes with original furniture and SGM Tactical 5rd poly mag. A blast...