Lupara
Sign in to saveright|thumb|350px|A homemade '''''' () is an Italian word used to refer to a sawn-off shotgun of the break-action type. It is traditionally associated with the Sicilian Mafia for their use of it in vendettas, defense, and hunting.
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It is catalogued under topics including Double-barreled shotguns of Italy, Firearm terminology and History of the Sicilian Mafia.
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right|thumb|350px|A homemade '''''' () is an Italian word used to refer to a sawn-off shotgun of the break-action type. It is traditionally associated with the Sicilian Mafia for their use of it in vendettas, defense, and hunting.
The shortened barrel(s) of a lend themselves to easier handling in wooded areas, or to easier concealment and indoor deployment in urban areas. The absence of a choke and the shortened barrel contribute to a wider spread of shot than that of a choked full-length gun.
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