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shotguns
A shotgun (also known as a scattergun, 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, revolver, semi-automatic, and even fully automatic variants.
A shotgun was originally a smoothbore firearm, which means that the inside of the barrel is not rifled but later rifled shotgun barrels and slugs become available. 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-defense to riot control. It was often used by cavalry troops because of its generally shorter length and ease of use, as well as by coachmen for its substantial power. In the 19th century, however, 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.
Question 1: Why hasn't the arms industry standardized on manufacturing 3 1/2" chambers on nearly all shotguns?
Perhaps it's a little more expensive to manufacture given the likely increased chamber pressures induced by larger loads, but wouldn't you pay a fraction more to be able to load...
Acquired these in trade
Both are unfired. Unused and not a mark on them.
The 20Ga has 160 rds of good quality ammo
Mossberg shockwave Nightstick 20 GA
Hardwood with sling mounts
The CZ I believe it's the hammer coach model
Its color case hardened. It's engraved. Turkish walnut. White bead...
Hey friends,
I'm off for spring break and have time to do transfers. Have a lot of shotguns to move. Please pm me if you have questions or need more pictures. Would prefer to meet at a cut above pawn. Buyer pays their own $30 fee.
Need to sell. Not really looking for trades, but you can...
For sale I have:
-1 New England break action 410 "Pardner" shotgun. 3" full bore. Single shot. Smooth bore
-1New England 32 gauge "special" Cap-Chur break action shotgun. Single shot. Rifled bore. The little research I have performed seems to indicate that it will fire 32 gauge shot shells but...
Got a mossberg 500a for sale and a pointer legacy sport semi
Both shoot 3inch shells 12gauge
Bought them used never shot them myself
Some wear on mossberg
400$each
Thinning the shot gun herd
Send me your trades
No shipping/buyer pays fees
Up for sale, two older 16 gauge shotguns . One is Iver Johnson ( dont know the model ). Other is a Stevens model # 940E.
Stevens looks to be work on, forgrip has a crack. $175 both.
Thanks
Will probably fit others as well.
I had it on a 590 7-shot with a standard Hogue buttstock.
Sling is Coyote Tan. Attaches to front via sling loop and attaches around stock on back.
Excellent sling.
I changed stocks so this is no longer relevant.
Im posting a stock photo and a link to the...
NEW
Standard Manufacturing DP-12: 12ga, 14rnds, pump, FDE $999 SOLD
Mossberg 590 Shockwave: 12ga, 5rnds, pump $449
USED
Mossberg 535 Ulti-Mag: 12ga, 3.5" magnum, 2 barrels, choke set and turkey choke $399
Mossberg New Haven: 20ga $169
We are an FFL so we...
3 single shot
Shotguns
All missing forends but still will fire and work otherwise
Iver Johnson champion
Unknown Spanish one
And a revelation 350a
$75 each or $200 for all 3
Free transfer at AL AMMO LLC
Call or text at 3609310464
We have two 20 gauge Stevens shotguns for sale - They were used only for school trapshooting. They have each only shot 25-50 rounds.
The boys decided they preferred 12 gauge shotguns instead, hence the need to move on from these firearms.
We've owned them less than a year.
$230 apiece
Model -...
From left to right:
1. Mossberg 930. Semi auto. Comes with killer aces tactical rail. No box. I have an extra set of pins if you want to take the rail off. $600
2. Benneli Nova. Pump. Less than ten rounds fired. No box. Just gun. $400
3. Mossberg 500 (pump)with magpul stock and hand grip...
We have a nice collection of Used Shotguns we took in from an Estate Sale. There are Browning's, Remington's, Savage, Ithaca, Marlin, Winchester, Tokarev, Western Field with multiple gauges to choose from (12ga, 16ga & 20ga). All of these nice Shotguns are looking for a new home. Price Ranges...
We have some very nice Collector style Browning Shotguns of different calibers in Store and ready for new homes. If you are a Browning Collector or just want a very reliable shotgun, then these Brownings are for you. Please click on the link below and that will take you to our website and show...
Other than Saiga, what are the most reliable AK pattern shotguns? I bought a JTS M12AK shotgun for the shop today. It was a decent buy price but I couldn't remember which AK pattern shotguns were the good ones? Which ones are most reliable?
Here's a great opportunity to own a Used but Excellent Condition Ruger Red Label Shotgun. We have 2 for Sale. One is a 30" and the other is a 26" Over & Under 12 Gauge. These two are in stock and ready for a new home.
1. Ruger Red Label 30" 12 Gauge: $1799...
Here at Adaptive Firing Solutions, we are having a Memorial Day Celebration through the rest of the month of May! We are giving a 5% discount on ALL NEW Firearms or Silencers in Store/Stock on hand ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST through May 31, 2023!!! Please call, text, email or use the Calendy link...