There is no restriction on barrel length but the overall length of the firearm must be 26.5 in or greater
The minimum legal barrel length for a rifle without requiring it to be tax stamped and registered as a Short Barreled Rifle is 16 inches - that's federal law, and not just Vermont.
That would depend on the make and model of the shotgun in question,and the length of the barrel/barrels that came with the shotgun.
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18" for shotguns
If you mean the legal length of the barrel? it is 18 inches and for rifles it is 16 inches.
26 inches overall with an 18 inch barrel.
Unable to answer as asked. Is it already a shotgun or will it be built from a virgin receiver?
No. Barrel must be at least 18" and overall length no less than 26"
The legal minimum length of a non-rifled gun barrel in the united states is 7 inches.
According to federal law the shortest barrel length allowed for both rifle or shotgun is 16 inches.
You must consult a lawyer and the BATFE for a current and legally correct answer.