Approved Shotguns for NCOWS

[Crow Choker]

Howdy-All of the links above in the sticky for Approved/Not Approved firearms started by Will Ketchum end up showing a 404 page/Not Found. All of the sites on the web I've checked show the same Approved/Not Approved list as shown on the NCOWS Home page. Most for revolvers and rifles appear fairly complete. For 'Shotguns', for double barrel/side by side shotguns it advises list to lengthy to print. Question---Where can I find a complete listing of Approved/Not Approved shotguns, specifically double barreled ones. Once upon a time I viewed it, but its hidin on me now. Thanks for any input.

Anyone going to post any pictures of the recent convention in Indiana?

[Tascosa Joe]

The Judge has been at the convention, I am sure he will be back on the net sometime today.  Most of us are on the road home.

[Baltimore Ed]

Just curious but are Marlin hammer pumps allowed?

[OklaTom]

There are so many shotguns that will work for NCOWS. That is why we say "too numerous to list completely". There is no list. Any shotgun design that is pre-1899 will probably work. This includes single barrel, double barrel (not O/U) with two or one trigger. Exposed or internal hammers. Period pump shotguns. The most common ones that will be seen is the Winchester 1897 (and clones), Stoeger Coach or Upland, and reproductions of the Colt 1878 SxS.

Baltimore Ed, the Marlin 1898 Pump shotgun is OK, but they do tend to shoot loose. You would have to prove to a local judge (or me) that is is solid and safe.

If anyone has a question on acceptability of a particular shotgun, email me at judge@NCOWS.org. I will give you an answer.

[Crow Choker]

Thank you OklaTom for the response. I'll try to get an email sent off asp!