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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.
This Shotgun, I've been told, is the Cadillac of shotguns and is a perfect hunting gun or even collector's piece hanging on your wall. The gun is Nickel Steel with 2.75 chamber and 28in barrel. Manufactured date is 1926. SN: 440652
The Winchester Model 1912 or more simply Model 12 became an...
Making space and cleaning out.
Buyer pays shipping prices are to sell NO trades.
*All upper sold WITHOUT bcg or charging handle*
Pictures upon request. Thank you
PSA 7 Marauder upper in 223/556. less then 50 rounds fired
Cz scorpion with lots of extras less then 100 rounds fired $ 1350
PSA...
For sale is a brand new Mossberg 590 chambered in 12 gauge. This is the 20" barrel model with 8+1 capacity. The gun in brand new. I've owned it for a while but never shot it as I picked up a 590A1 shortly after buying this one. It will come with everything that came with it from the factory...
Rock Island TK113 Traditional 12 Gauge 20" 1 3" Silver Anodized Woodgrain Right Hand. $88.72 + $29.99 shipping & insurance
Saw a post the other day with someone looking for a single shot break action 12 gauge for projects and then saw this pop up today. Both the dealer and the...
Looking to acquire a 590a1 with ghost ring sights or a 590 retrograde. I’ve got a few handguns and long guns for trade. If you’re looking to get rid of your shotgun, message me and maybe we can make a deal.
Prefer to meet in Multnomah county. Have FFL in West Linn but feel free to choose - buyer pays transfer.
Not looking for trades currently.
Feel free to ask questions. Thanks for taking a look.
Selling New England Firearms Pardner SB2 27.5" 10 GA I inherited from my dads gun collections. Excellent condition, very low round count.
Transfers via FFL only and buyer pays fees. Thank you for your time!
Located in eastern New Mexico.
Here I have a beretta 1201fp with a laser products surefire light, generic sling and choate tool stock. I dont really use it and would like a nice WASR in exchange
This is also on my tacswap page so dont be alarmed.
I am also accepting offers on it, but id rather...
Everything needed to reload 12 ga shells except primers.
MEC 600 Jr Mark 5 Reloader
Reloading and jnstruction manuals
Extra bushings and caps
MEC EZ Pack box loader
6 lbs Solo 1000 Powder
25 lbs No. 8 lead shot
10 lbs No. 6 lead shot
Winchester AA hulls
Wads
Would prefer to sell everything...
This is a "Rook" shotgun, .410 bore. I cannot find information on manufacturer. The gun folds by depressing a button on the right side of the frame. These are commonly called "poachers' guns" Nice condition with half round barrel with "wedding band" transition. Good bore but needs cleaning...
Medical Breakthrough 5 message chair. It’s in great condition and comes with over $500 worth of new pads and random other things. Over 4K was the total cost but would like around 2k trade. Gives a great message just to big for the current place we’re in. Looking to trade for anything firearms...
Interested in possibly purchasing a side by side for deer hunting and maybe some turkeys. Looking at models with swappable chokes and just wanted to know if it’s at all viable for taking deer. I know it’s not ideal but the challenge is part of what I’m looking for and side by sides just have...
Mossberg 500 12 gauge stock and sets.
Cheek riser set is new takeoff. 65.00
Blackhawk spec Ops set gen 2 is as new and complete. 70.00
Walnut stock. 30.00 sold
Will trade for 545, 9mm, 223/556 ammo
Prices are OBO. Can ship on your dime. Will make better deal if buying more than one item
In order from left to right (in the photo)
1. Ace Case 32" (no scope?) tapers from 11" to 4" $10
2. Allen 40" rifle/short shotgun case (no scope) $10
3. Black Sheep 48" shotgun case (no scope) $5