Description
Item Description
The USFA Shot Pistol, advertised in 2011, was a unique and intriguing concept that, despite generating considerable interest, never advanced to full production. Promoted as part of U.S. Firearms Manufacturing Co.’s innovative and often unconventional lineup, the Shot Pistol ultimately remained a prototype or concept firearm. This rare and unusual design reflects the brand's bold creativity and engineering ambition during that era.
What makes the Shot Pistol particularly notable is its extreme rarity: only 20 units were ever manufactured. These few examples have since become highly sought-after by collectors, not only for their scarcity but also for the pistol’s distinctive design and experimental features. As a result, the USFA Shot Pistol occupies a unique place in modern firearms history—an elusive blend of limited production, forward-thinking design, and old-school craftsmanship.
The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock, and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise.
Model: Shot Pistol
Serial: V510
Caliber: .45LC/.410 Bore
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2" Barrel with M4 Muzzle Break
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic
Action: Single
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The U.S. Firearms Manufacturing Company (USFA) introduced the Shot Pistol in 2011 as a bold and unconventional addition to their lineup. Although it was officially advertised, this model never went into full production, making it a rare and notable entry in USFA’s history. The design was innovative and purpose-built, sparking curiosity among collectors and enthusiasts alike. Chambered in .45 Long Colt / .410 Bore, the Shot Pistol was intended to be a compact, powerful firearm with a 2-inch barrel equipped with an M4-style muzzle brake. This unique muzzle device added a tactical appearance and was designed to help manage recoil in such a short-barreled platform. The pistol featured an all-steel construction, giving it a solid and durable feel, which was uncommon among more modern lightweight designs. Several unusual features set the USFA Shot Pistol apart from traditional revolvers. Most notably, it lacked a loading gate, opting instead for manual, finger extraction of spent cartridges. This minimalist approach to function underscored the pistol’s no-nonsense design. Adding to its distinctive character was a finger divot located on the cylinder body, a feature that allowed the shooter to feel and indicate the revolver’s timing position—a rare and thoughtful detail. The pistol came equipped with checkered synthetic grips, providing a secure and comfortable hold for the user. Its single-action mechanism stayed true to the heritage of classic revolvers while embracing a futuristic aesthetic. Each example was also consecutively numbered to the next lot, a feature that further increases the appeal for collectors. Though it never entered mass production, the USFA Shot Pistol remains a fascinating “what-could-have-been” in American firearms design—blending traditional craftsmanship with experimental features in a form that continues to intrigue collectors to this day.
Contents:
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
We strive to ship orders within the close of the following business day after payment and documentation is received.
Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
Our #1 priority is customer satisfaction. We want to build a lasting trust in the relationship with our customers, so that you will always look to us for all your firearms needs. If you have any issues with your transactions please contact us, and we will work with you to resolve any issues you may have. We greatly appreciate your trust in us and we look forward to fulfilling all your future firearm needs.
Bryant Ridge also reserves the right to cancel any sales that may occur while gunbroker.com is experiencing technical issues that affects the entire site or a complete site outage, within an hour of the auction ending.
We have an amazing inventory of classic and collector firearms that we are adding to Gunbroker daily. Stay up to date on all of our latest auction by adding us to your favorite sellers list.
About Us
From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection.
