What was the first break-action shotgun?

John Moses Browning In 1887, Browning introduced the Model 1887 Lever Action Repeating Shotgun, which loaded a fresh cartridge from its internal magazine by the operation of the action lever. Before this time most shotguns were the ‘break open’ type.

Are old shotguns worth anything?

Just because a gun is old doesn’t necessarily make it valuable. In reality, most older, mass-manufactured guns are actually worth much less than a brand-new model. For an older gun to be worth more than a new similar model, it must be desirable, rare and in great condition.

When were break-action shotguns invented?

The first break-action revolver was patented in France and Britain at the end of December in 1858 by Devisme. A substantial hinge pin joins the two parts of the rifle or shotgun; the stock with its firing mechanism and the fore-piece and barrel, which hold the round to be fired.

What is a break shotgun?

Break-action shotguns are the most straightforward and the safest, and they’re commonly used in shooting competitions. The gun has a hinged opening where the chamber meets the barrel. There are both single-barrel and double-barrel shotguns that are break-action.

Are there any single shot break open shotguns?

Single-shot, break-action shotguns remain popular with practical hunters, and the new Stevens 301 gets even more from the trusted platform. It features a crisp, reliable break action and modern synthetic stock that stands up to hard use in the field. A variety of gauges and configurations make it easy to find a model to fit any shooter.

Which is longer an auto or break action gun?

This long receiver between the barrel and butt stock makes an autoloader about 4″ longer than a break action gun with the same length barrel. Autos tend to be muzzle heavy and slow to swing with a barrel longer than 26″ in length. This is a disadvantage shared with the pump gun (see below).

What’s the difference between pump action and single shot shotguns?

Just as the name suggests, a single shot shotgun is one that will hold and fire only one round at a time. Unlike a semi-automatic or pump-action, the single shot shotgun must be reloaded after each round.

What kind of shotguns can you buy at collectors firearms?

At Collectors Firearms, we pride ourselves on our ever evolving inventory of antique shotguns and used shotguns for sale. With a selection including Brownings, Over/Unders, Semi-automatic, Pump, Single Shots and much more, we have something for everyone from the serious collector to the occasional shooter.