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American Shotguns

America has had a long and fond relationship with shotguns. A preferred loading for American soldiers in the Revolutionary War was the buck-and-ball shotgun load. George Washington encouraged soldiers to use buck-and-ball loads to increase their ability to hit a target.

Shotguns have been used in a wide variety of roles in America. They are favorites for hunting, particularly birds, deer, and feral pig. Shotguns are used in shooting sports that range from traditional skeet to more dynamic three-gun competitions. American shotgun companies range widely from supremely well built and well-designed double-barreled shotguns to basic pump-action shotguns. American shotguns have been produced as break actions, pump actions, lever actions, semi automatics, and even bolt-action shotguns.

Today, there are countless American shotgun manufacturers. They range from small shops producing simple smooth-bore shotguns to major manufacturers including Remington and Mossberg.


Quick Facts

  • The U.S. Marines issue Mossberg 500s as one of their shotguns for less lethal and offensive combat operations
  • Shotguns in the United States are limited to 18-inch barrels before they are subject to specific Federal regulations
  • American cavalry units heavily favored the shotgun in the 19th century

Recommended Items at Auction

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STEVENS ARISTOCRAT 410 GA DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN
Apr 05, 9:00 AM EDT
STEVENS ARISTOCRAT 410 GA DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $200- $400
$42516 Bids
VINTAGE ITHACA 12 GA DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN
Apr 05, 9:00 AM EDT
VINTAGE ITHACA 12 GA DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $150- $250
$18014 Bids
U.S. Indian Police 1868 12 Ga. Perc Shotgun
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
U.S. Indian Police 1868 12 Ga. Perc Shotgun
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$85013 Bids
GFORCE ARMS LEVER ACTION 410 SHOTGUN LVR410
Apr 05, 9:00 AM EDT
GFORCE ARMS LEVER ACTION 410 SHOTGUN LVR410
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $450- $600
$22011 Bids
(X) Ruger Model 4117 12 ga. O/U Shotgun
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
(X) Ruger Model 4117 12 ga. O/U Shotgun
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$70011 Bids
(X) Harrington & Richardson Mod 1212, 12 Ga. O/U Shotgun
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
(X) Harrington & Richardson Mod 1212, 12 Ga. O/U Shotgun
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$40011 Bids
(X) Ithaca Model Mag – 10 10 Ga. Shotgun
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
(X) Ithaca Model Mag – 10 10 Ga. Shotgun
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$42510 Bids
(X) Roy Vail Warwick N.Y. .410 Ga S X S Shotgun
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
(X) Roy Vail Warwick N.Y. .410 Ga S X S Shotgun
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$8009 Bids
(X) Vulcan Arms Co. S X S 12 Ga. Shotgun
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
(X) Vulcan Arms Co. S X S 12 Ga. Shotgun
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$1758 Bids
Thompson Center Arms Contender Rifle
Apr 07, 12:00 PM MST
Thompson Center Arms Contender Rifle
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$1808 Bids
(X) Stoeger Coach Gun Supreme Shotgun
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
(X) Stoeger Coach Gun Supreme Shotgun
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$3757 Bids
Savage Arms Double Barrel Model 311a Shotgun
Apr 07, 12:00 PM MST
Savage Arms Double Barrel Model 311a Shotgun
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$1107 Bids
(2) VINTAGE STEVENS SHOTGUNS, 20 & 12 GAUGE
Apr 01, 10:00 AM CDT
(2) VINTAGE STEVENS SHOTGUNS, 20 & 12 GAUGE
by Austin Auction Gallery
Est: $150- $250
$2006 Bids
Savage Arms 24 Dl Combination Rifle
Apr 07, 12:00 PM MST
Savage Arms 24 Dl Combination Rifle
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$1606 Bids
Savage Arms Double Barrel Shotgun
Apr 07, 12:00 PM MST
Savage Arms Double Barrel Shotgun
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$1406 Bids
J.H. Johnston London 12 Ga. Dbl. Bbl. Perc Shotgun
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
J.H. Johnston London 12 Ga. Dbl. Bbl. Perc Shotgun
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$905 Bids
(3) VINTAGE SHOTGUNS, HIGGINS, STEVENS, WARDS
Apr 01, 10:00 AM CDT
(3) VINTAGE SHOTGUNS, HIGGINS, STEVENS, WARDS
by Austin Auction Gallery
Est: $200- $400
$2504 Bids
Savage Model 311 Double Barrel Shotgun
Apr 07, 12:00 PM MST
Savage Model 311 Double Barrel Shotgun
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$1404 Bids
AMERICAN TACTICAL .410 OVER UNDER SHOTGUN NIB
Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT
AMERICAN TACTICAL .410 OVER UNDER SHOTGUN NIB
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $400- $600
$1603 Bids
Harrington & Richardson Topper 158 Shotgun
Apr 07, 12:00 PM MST
Harrington & Richardson Topper 158 Shotgun
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$403 Bids
NEW ENGLAND PARDNER 410 SINGLE SHOTGUN
Apr 01, 10:00 AM CDT
NEW ENGLAND PARDNER 410 SINGLE SHOTGUN
by Austin Auction Gallery
Est: $100- $150
$902 Bids
Savage Arms Single Shot Shotgun
Apr 07, 12:00 PM MST
Savage Arms Single Shot Shotgun
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$302 Bids
ROCK ISLAND ARMORY CARINA 12 GAUGE PUMP SHOTGUN
Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT
ROCK ISLAND ARMORY CARINA 12 GAUGE PUMP SHOTGUN
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $200- $300
$501 Bid
NIB AMERICAN TACTICAL CAVALRY 20 GA O/U SHOTGUN
Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT
NIB AMERICAN TACTICAL CAVALRY 20 GA O/U SHOTGUN
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $380- $450
$1001 Bid

Sellers Who Sell American Shotguns


Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC

Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC

EJ'S Auction & Appraisal

EJ'S Auction & Appraisal

Austin Auction Gallery

Austin Auction Gallery