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Buy the 5 oz Silver 12 Gauge Shotgun Shell Bullet, struck from 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver, this novelty bullion piece faithfully replicates the look of a real 12 Gauge Shotgun shell, right down to the ribbed rim, spiral crimp, and stamped weight and purity markings.
| Quantity | Cash/Check | Credit Card | Paypal/Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 3 | $322.80 | $336.36 | $340.55 |
| 4 - 7 | $321.55 | $335.06 | $339.24 |
| 8 or more | $320.30 | $333.75 | $337.92 |
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5 oz. Silver 12 Gauge Shotgun Shell Bullet is a novelty silver bullion shotgun that is struck from 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver and resembles a real 12 Gauge Shotgun shell. The silver design mimics every aspect of a real shotgun shell, including its ribbed top rim and crimped spiral pattern, and its brass-style base band, while its design is purely decorative and collectible.
Note: This is a novelty bullion item and NOT a cartridge. It is solid silver, made without any powder or primer and will not fire from any gun. It is designed exclusively as an investment grade silver piece and a unique design that will start a conversation.
In terms of shotguns, the term 'gauge' is a reference to an old unit of measurement that dates back to the early 1600s when guns were constructed. In particular a shotgun's gauge number indicates the number of solid lead balls, all of the same diameter, necessary to equal a pound in weight. A 12 gauge shotgun requires 12 of those balls of lead and a 20 gauge shotgun requires 20 smaller balls. Many people think that a smaller number on the gauge means a smaller bore, but this is not the case; a lower gauge number indicates a larger bore. A 12 gauge shotgun consequently has a wider bore than the 20 gauge shotgun.
This peculiar nomenclature goes way back when individuals went to the trouble of making their own bullets at home and were told by the gauge number how many shot balls a pound of lead would make on their gun. Even in the days of industrialized ammunition, the convention has remained, and the word "shotgun" continues to be used to describe a wide variety of events.
By far the most popular shotgun gauge in the USA and one of the most widely used gun calibers of all types is the 12-gauge. It is used for recreational and competitive shooting sports, hunting, and training and operations by law enforcement and military. It's easy to use, available in many types of ammunition, and small enough to fit into most any handbag, making it the preferred shotgun for many generations.
Since the first blunderbuss guns of the 1600s, shotgun ammunition has come a long way. The early shotshells were made of brass, like other ammunition calibers of the day. Starting in the late 1870s, manufacturers turned to paper hulls that are waxed, a design which continued for almost 100 years. The shooters' traditional paper-hulled shotgun shell was replaced by the plastic-cased one in the 1960s to overcome some of the durability and weather-tightness problems it had encountered. The ribbed rim and spiral crimp on this silver replica are an overt homage to the imagery of the contemporary plastic shotgun shell.
5 oz. Silver 12 Gauge Shotgun Shell Bullet is a novelty silver bullion shotgun that is struck from 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver and resembles a real 12 Gauge Shotgun shell. The silver design mimics every aspect of a real shotgun shell, including its ribbed top rim and crimped spiral pattern, and its brass-style base band, while its design is purely decorative and collectible.
Note: This is a novelty bullion item and NOT a cartridge. It is solid silver, made without any powder or primer and will not fire from any gun. It is designed exclusively as an investment grade silver piece and a unique design that will start a conversation.
In terms of shotguns, the term 'gauge' is a reference to an old unit of measurement that dates back to the early 1600s when guns were constructed. In particular a shotgun's gauge number indicates the number of solid lead balls, all of the same diameter, necessary to equal a pound in weight. A 12 gauge shotgun requires 12 of those balls of lead and a 20 gauge shotgun requires 20 smaller balls. Many people think that a smaller number on the gauge means a smaller bore, but this is not the case; a lower gauge number indicates a larger bore. A 12 gauge shotgun consequently has a wider bore than the 20 gauge shotgun.
This peculiar nomenclature goes way back when individuals went to the trouble of making their own bullets at home and were told by the gauge number how many shot balls a pound of lead would make on their gun. Even in the days of industrialized ammunition, the convention has remained, and the word "shotgun" continues to be used to describe a wide variety of events.
By far the most popular shotgun gauge in the USA and one of the most widely used gun calibers of all types is the 12-gauge. It is used for recreational and competitive shooting sports, hunting, and training and operations by law enforcement and military. It's easy to use, available in many types of ammunition, and small enough to fit into most any handbag, making it the preferred shotgun for many generations.
Since the first blunderbuss guns of the 1600s, shotgun ammunition has come a long way. The early shotshells were made of brass, like other ammunition calibers of the day. Starting in the late 1870s, manufacturers turned to paper hulls that are waxed, a design which continued for almost 100 years. The shooters' traditional paper-hulled shotgun shell was replaced by the plastic-cased one in the 1960s to overcome some of the durability and weather-tightness problems it had encountered. The ribbed rim and spiral crimp on this silver replica are an overt homage to the imagery of the contemporary plastic shotgun shell.
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