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H&R 1871 Sportster 12 GA 28-inch

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The H&R 1871 Sportster is a budget-oriented single-shot target shotgun with a vent rib barrel and standard bead sight, designed for beginning trap and skeet shooters.

Type: Single-Shot Shotgun

Action: Break-Action

Caliber: 12 GA

Capacity: 1

Year introduced: 1997, USA

Weight: 5.75 oz

Overall length: 44.5"

Status: Active

Intended use: Clay Sports, Hunting