Thought some of you might be interested in the original "Shockwave type" shotgun used by the U.S. Marshall Service beginning in the mid 1980s. These weapons were designed for the Witness Protection Program and carried under cover of a jacket or trench coat but readily available against a close in threat. They utilized the Remington 870 platform and the cutdown barrel lengths ranged from 12.5 inches to 14.5 inches. The original stock was reshaped to what's called a birdshead very similar to today's Shockwave stock.
One unique feature was the muzzle hand stop to which a quick detach sling was attached (see attached photo). These guns were carried muzzle up under the jacket and when it was deployed the support hand grabbed the weapon and detached the front sling allow presentation from under the jacket. Others were carried without slings especially when utilized in vehicles or overt presentation.


One unique feature was the muzzle hand stop to which a quick detach sling was attached (see attached photo). These guns were carried muzzle up under the jacket and when it was deployed the support hand grabbed the weapon and detached the front sling allow presentation from under the jacket. Others were carried without slings especially when utilized in vehicles or overt presentation.

