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What is the history of a 3.0 inch magnum shotgun shell?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 9/28/2023

I uncovered 3-inch .410 shells/guns from 1933 described on a cartridge collector site, but I'm having trouble finding reference to when a 3-inch 12 gauge first came along. I have an old single barrel 12 gauge 3 inch that I suspect is from the 1930's or before.

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∙ 14y ago

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