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Howa Citadel Boss-25 12 Gauge Black Shotgun

This is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with an 18.75-inch barrel, a 3-inch chamber and a 38.5-inch overall length. It weighs 7.7 pounds and holds 5 rounds plus one in the chamber, with two detachable five-round magazines included. The black synthetic stock has a 14.25-inch length of pull, and the receiver is optic ready with ghost ring sights fitted. The gun has a manual safety, and the listing names it a tactical shotgun.

In California this shotgun suits a buyer who wants a configurable 12-gauge for home defense, training or range work, with a rail that takes an optic. Buyers who plan to hunt with it must use non-lead ammunition for any wildlife taken with a firearm in California, and the season dates and zones come from the current CDFW regulations.

Key features

  • 12 gauge, 3-inch chamber, 18.75-inch barrel
  • 5+1 capacity, two magazines included
  • Optic-ready receiver, ghost ring sights
  • Manual safety, black synthetic stock
  • Chrome-lined barrel, five choke tubes

Shotguns ship to the California FFL you choose, who completes the Dealer Record of Sale and the ten-day wait before the gun reaches you.

Howa Citadel Boss-25 12 Gauge Black Shotgun: quick facts

What caliber is the Howa Citadel Boss-25 12 Gauge Black Shotgun?
It is chambered in 12 Gauge.
How many rounds does it hold?
5+1 rounds; magazines included: 2.
How big and heavy is it?
Barrel length 18.75 inches, overall length 38.5 inches, weight 7.7 pounds.
What kind of action does it use?
Semi-Automatic.
Is it optic ready or threaded?
Optic ready: Yes; threaded barrel: No.
What sights and finish does it have?
Sights: Ghost Ring Sights; finish: Black.
Is it new or used?
New, in the original packaging.
Can I buy it in California?
Yes. It ships to a licensed FFL dealer in California; you pick it up there after the background check. Rifles and shotguns ship to the California FFL you choose for the Dealer Record of Sale and the 10-day wait, and must be in a California-legal configuration when they arrive.
Is it in stock?
Yes, at $376.61. Orders leave within 1-2 business days; shipping is free over $999.