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Henry Axe .410 Bore: Hunting Legal?
« on: October 18, 2024, 05:51:39 PM »
Hey All,

Looking at picking up a Henry Axe in .410 Bore and am wondering if it would be legal to use for small game and turkey hunting in WA?

It is classified as a firearm, like the Mossberg Shockwave, so thinking that the fact that it isn't legally a shotgun could cause issues.

Thanks!
« Last Edit: October 18, 2024, 05:58:39 PM by PNW_Hunter »

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Re: Henry Axe .410 Bore: Hunting Legal?
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2024, 06:34:29 PM »
As long as you limit the magazine capacity to two I’d think it’s fine. I’m not sure why you say it’s not a shotgun, it’s designed to shoot shot shells, which makes it a shot gun in my mind.

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Re: Henry Axe .410 Bore: Hunting Legal?
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2024, 06:45:47 PM »
Had to look it up, it's a short lever gun without a buttstock. Not practical for hunting IMO for what it's worth, might be OK for grouse.  :twocents:
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Re: Henry Axe .410 Bore: Hunting Legal?
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2024, 07:44:05 PM »
As long as you limit the magazine capacity to two I’d think it’s fine. I’m not sure why you say it’s not a shotgun, it’s designed to shoot shot shells, which makes it a shot gun in my mind.

Yeah, it's classified as a firearm and not a shotgun because it's barrel is under 18" but it's overall length is greater than 26"

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