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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.
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...
Looking to rehome my ria vr60, haven’t used it much so hopefully it can go to someone that will. Looks good in and out (recently cleaned). It’s a semi auto 12 gauge shotgun comes with a new sling, new mft vertical foregrip (has secret compartment), new 700 lumens flashlight and new tac-six...
Looking to rehome my ria vr60 I haven’t used it much so hopefully it can go to someone that can put it through its paces. Looks good in and out (recently cleaned). It’s a semi auto 12 gauge shotgun comes with a new sling, new mft vertical foregrip, new 700 lumen flashlight and new tac-six...
Selling my Remington M887 Nitro-Mag 12 ga shotgun. It takes 2-3/4, 3, and 3-1/2-inch shells. I'm the only owner and it has had less than 50 rounds through it. There are no nicks, rubs or safe-rashes on the barrel, trigger group, grip, or buttstock. This shotgun has been well cared for, but not...
NIB Mossberg 930 Tactical JM Pro 12ga semi-auto shotgun. Has 22” barrel. Bought and stored in safe, comes with original box, chokes, and paperwork. No trades. Buyer pays Washington transfer fee at local FFL. Text message preferred 801-two zero zero-4390. $900.
This may be a weird place to be looking, but I figured I’d make a post here as I have some firearms I’m willing to trade but I’m looking for higher end gaming computer or computer parts. If there’s anyone here that has anything and is willing to look at what firearms I have to trade, that would...
Hello, I've had this shotgun for quite some time now and I was curious on if anyone would know how rare these are if at all? I know they're not made anymore, finding them on gunbroker for decent amounts but I've never seen them for sale anywhere else. Is this a particularly rare gun or are these...
20" barrel, full length mag tube.
Feeds 2 3/4", 3" magnums, and 1 3/4" shells (included adapter for minis)
Dark gray Magpul furniture with spacers
Adjustable ghost ring rear, orange blade front sight
Flashlight white/red
Bayonet lug with removable bayonet.
Urban gray scabbard for carrying...
Foreword: Factory Saiga 12's are infamous for either cycling all types of shells out of the box, or having issues with FTE's due to low gas pressure. This is due to the 4 gas ports not being all drilled, drilled but undersized, and or gas ports being packed with metal shavings from the factory...
**SOLD**: Browning B-2000 aka Browning model 2000
12 ga, 2 3/4" shells, one 28" barrel, improved cylinder choke, **apparently the Browning manual has a print error, and this is actually a modified choke. Thanks to the guys on this thread for pointing that out.
Made in Belgium & Assembled...
I have a Benelli Vinci 12-ga w/ ComforTech Plus shotgun for sale. (No trades at this time. Thank you.) Used on a few hunting trips in WA and handful of times shooting clays at the range. Still in great condition and comes with the original box and (five) choke tubes. I will pay for half of the...
Have an AR style shotgun, Rock Island Armory VR80. Runs great cycles flawlessly as long as you give it the right shells. Full pic rail for optics and some at the end at 3,6, and 9 o’clock. Can change out the chokes, currently installed is a cylinder bore comes with a “***modified”, and a...
I bought this a few years ago to load my own shotshells. It’s loaded maybe a dozen shells and has been collecting dust on my bench. Comes with bushings. Powder and 209 primers are also available if interested. Please PM offers. Thanks for looking.
Like new KSG shotgun
Some minor surface scratches but other than that it looks good
$800 obo
Free transfer at AL AMMO LLC
will do paperwork for Oregon residents as the law permits and changes.
Call or text at 3609310464
Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts will be running a low light shotgun class on February 5, 2023 at Firearms Academy of Seattle. If you've never trained with Steve, you're missing out -- he's a top notch trainer and really knows the shotgun and its applications. His block of instruction at the...
Rio 12ga Slug :
74 x 5rd boxes of Rio Royal Star 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz 1420 FPS
$400
Prefer to meet around Olympia area, but might be willing to travel a bit further. I will be traveling down I-5 to Roseburg, OR. area for Christmas and can meet someone along my way.
Thanks!
Getting my wife a new shotgun for Christmas so we won't be needing this one any more.
Really enjoyed this gun. Adjustable lop from 13in-14in. (Spacers inclded). Stock chokes included. Shoots up to 3in shells.
I replaced the recoil spring this summer. Also added the brileys bolt handle and...