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Ljutic Space Gun

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TypeTrap Gun
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerAl Ljutic
Designed1955[1]
ManufacturerLjutic Industries
No. built< 20,000 [1]
Variants.22-250, .30/30 Win, 308 Win, 30.06
Specifications
Barrel length30 inches

Cartridge12 Gauge
ActionBolt-action

The Ljutic Space Gun is a 12 gauge single-shot shotgun intended for trap shooting. Originally designed in 1955, the firearm has since been discontinued.

History

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With his father, Al Ljutic ran the Ljutic Gun Company (Now Ljutic Industries) in the vicinity of Fresno, California. In 1955, AA Reil, a friend and Remington field rep, invited Al to go trap shooting the day after. Al realized after that he didn't own a trap gun. Instead of buying one Al designed and built one by the end of the day. This became the template for the Ljutic Space Gun.[1]

Only about 200 of the shotgun variant were made, making the firearm run anywhere from $2,500 to $3,000 on the secondary market (2013).[1][2] However the weapon was also offered in single-shot rifle variants, using a 24-inch barrel, which began being produced in 1981. These were chambered in .22-250, .30/30 Win, .308 Win, and 30.06 calibers. With less than 20,000 total shotgun and rifle variants being made.[1]

Variants

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Eger, Chris. "The Ljutic Space Gun: For aliens who shoot trap…". Guns.com. Guns.com. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Ljutic Space Gun". forgottenweapons.com. 18 April 2017.