Was the trench gun used in WW2?

Was the trench gun used in WW2?

Despite threats to execute U.S. troops captured with trench guns, none were ever killed. Military shotgun use during World War II was rare, mostly limited to U.S. forces fighting in the Pacific against Japanese bunkers and earthen fortifications.

Did Germany ban shotguns?

Gun restriction laws applied only to handguns, not to long guns or ammunition. The 1938 revisions completely deregulated the acquisition and transfer of rifles and shotguns, and the possession of ammunition.

Why are shotguns not used in war?

Shotgun slugs are currently under consideration by the US military as an anti-materiel round; the tendency of typical commercial shotgun slugs to deform on impact would render them illegal under the Hague Convention of 1899 and so a jacketed, hardened or sabot slug may be adopted.

Does the military use shotguns?

Today shotguns are still part of US and NATO arsenals. The U.S. Marine Corps fields both the Mossberg 500 series pump shotgun, 590 series shotgun, and M1014 semi-automatic shotguns. The U.S. Army, is replacing Mossberg 500 series shotguns with the new M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System, or MASS.

What kind of barrel does a Mossberg 500 ATP have?

Here is the original Mossberg 500 ATP, Tactical Persuader, in riot gun configuration: 18 1/2 inch cylinder barrel, black and checkered wood finish, with full steel, double slide bar forend hardware. Manufacturer was O.F. Mossberg & Sons of New Haven, CT.

Where was the Mossberg model 500 made?

Manufacturer was O.F. Mossberg & Sons of New Haven, CT. From its J211000 range serial number, this 500 was entirely manufactured in New Haven, before barrel production began at the Torreon, Mexico plant in 1986.

How much does a Mossberg ATP cost?

This ATP is a transitional shotgun from the bead sight riot guns of the 1960s to the Military & Police Tactical shotguns of the present day. It is eminently serviceable and collectable. We’re offering the Mossberg 500 ATP in the photos for only $ 259.00. 2% discount if payment is with USPS Money Order & Not Credit Card.

What is the size of the Chamber on a 500 chambered shotgun?

Chambering is 12 gauge, 2 3/4 and 3 inch interchangeably. Barrel is 18 1/2 inch .732 vicinity muzzle diameter, standard cylinder bore and so marked. This 500 digests any 12 gauge shell, from steel shot to rifled slugs up to 3 inch. Sight is welded one piece block and blade front, and folding windage and elevation adjustable rear.