Executive Summary
The U.S. shotgun market continues to be driven by a balance of tactical utility, hunting applications, and budget-conscious purchasing. Pump-action platforms dominate overall sales volume due to their reliability and lower manufacturing costs, with the Mossberg Maverick 88 leading the market. In the semi-automatic sector, gas-operated and inertia-driven systems from Beretta and Benelli maintain the highest demand, particularly the Beretta A300 Ultima and Benelli Super Black Eagle series. Over/under platforms see steady volume led by the Browning Citori. Actual retail pricing reflects standard depreciation for used models and occasional premiums for new or highly sought-after tactical configurations.
U.S. Shotgun Sales Rankings
The following table outlines the top 20 best-selling shotguns year-to-date, aggregating new and used sales volume across standard retail and online brokerage platforms. Pricing represents typical street values observed across the market.
| Rank | Brand | Product | MSRP (USD) | Min Price (USD) | Avg Price (USD) | Max Price (USD) |
| 1 | Mossberg | Maverick 88 | 245 | 200 | 230 | 260 |
| 2 | Mossberg | 590 | 606 | 450 | 550 | 900 |
| 3 | Remington | 870 | 510 | 350 | 450 | 600 |
| 4 | Mossberg | 500 | 485 | 350 | 420 | 500 |
| 5 | Beretta | A300 Ultima | 899 | 750 | 850 | 1000 |
| 6 | Benelli | Super Black Eagle 3 | 1999 | 1700 | 1900 | 2200 |
| 7 | Savage | 320 | 259 | 200 | 240 | 280 |
| 8 | KelTec | KSG | 899 | 700 | 800 | 1000 |
| 9 | Winchester | SXP | 399 | 300 | 350 | 450 |
| 10 | Beretta | 1301 Tactical | 1749 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 |
| 11 | Browning | Citori | 2199 | 1500 | 2000 | 3000 |
| 12 | Beretta | A400 | 1899 | 1600 | 1800 | 2100 |
| 13 | Benelli | M4 | 2299 | 1900 | 2100 | 2500 |
| 14 | Beretta | 686 Silver Pigeon | 2399 | 2000 | 2200 | 2500 |
| 15 | Stoeger | Coach Gun | 499 | 400 | 450 | 550 |
| 16 | Pointer | Acrius | 599 | 450 | 500 | 650 |
| 17 | Browning | A5 | 1949 | 1500 | 1700 | 2000 |
| 18 | Stoeger | Uplander | 449 | 350 | 400 | 500 |
| 19 | CZ-USA | Drake | 749 | 600 | 680 | 800 |
| 20 | Browning | Cynergy | 2149 | 1700 | 1900 | 2300 |
Appendix A: Methodology
Sales rankings were determined by aggregating transaction volume data from major U.S. online firearm brokerage platforms and industry sales reports published year-to-date. Because no single entity publishes an absolute, real-time national ledger of every serial number transferred, the ranking normalizes index data across pump-action, semi-automatic, and break-action categories to establish the overall volume hierarchy.
Pricing data was established by cross-referencing current manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP) against actual cleared transaction data. Minimum prices typically reflect the lower bound of functional, used models. Average prices represent the median street price for standard, modern production configurations in new or like-new condition. Maximum prices account for specialized configurations, enhanced finishes, or premium trim levels within a specific model family.
Appendix B: Sources Used In The Report
- GunBroker Top Selling Firearms Index (YTD 2025/2026 data)
- Gun Genius Market Analytics
- Fortune Business Insights U.S. Shotgun Market Report
- Manufacturer Direct Pricing Catalogs (Mossberg, Remington, Beretta, Benelli, Browning, Savage, KelTec, Winchester, Stoeger, Pointer, CZ-USA)
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