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Hi everyone

I just bought a cheap “tactical” shotgun, and I am wondering if I can put a folding stock on it.
Can anyone advise on whether this is legal for the UK? I think tha barrel has to be over 24”, but is there an overall length restriction as well!

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Sorry, should probably mention that it’s a Section 1 semi auto
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40 inches.
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So that’s a no for the adjustable stock then?

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Can S1 pistols be smooth bore, or do they have to be rifled?
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Smoothbore. There’s a plethora of them in either flintlock or percussion. Shot pistols for humane dispatch still have to comply with 12/24.
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So...

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14" barrel, 26" O/L
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TRG-22 wrote:So...

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14" barrel, 26" O/L

It's a pump action so therefore must comply with 24/40 rule.
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Can S1 pistols be smooth bore, or do they have to be rifled?
Sim G wrote:Smoothbore. There’s a plethora of them in either flintlock or percussion. Shot pistols for humane dispatch still have to comply with 12/24.
You can also own a rifled revolver with any length of barrel if it is a muzzle loader (Cap and ball) I have several examples here.
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Again I find myself asking about rules out of "academic interest" - I'm a very analytical person.

Does "muzzle loading" mean just the projectile, or does it have to be the charge as well?
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