Combat shotgun
Shotgun that is intended for use in an offensive role, typically by a military force / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Trench gun" redirects here. For the special purpose trench rifle, see periscope rifle.
A combat shotgun is a shotgun issued by militaries for warfare.[1] The earliest shotguns specifically designed for combat were the trench guns or trench shotguns issued in World War I. While limited in range, the multiple projectiles typically used in a shotgun shell provide increased hit probability unmatched by other small arms.[2]
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