Iver Johnson 700 Youth .410 Bore Single-Shot Shotgun 24-inch Black/Wood

The Iver Johnson 700 Youth (Iver Johnson part no. IJ700Y24C) is a .410 Bore single-shot, break-action shotgun sized specifically for younger or smaller-statured shooters just getting started in the field. Its 24-inch barrel handles 3-inch shells, and the simple, reliable break-action design makes it easy to teach safe handling and loading habits to new shooters. A wood stock and black metal finish give it classic, traditional looks at an approachable price point. This is a straightforward first shotgun built for teaching fundamentals — safe handling, sight picture, and follow-through — without unnecessary complexity.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .410 Bore with a 3-inch chamber, a mild-recoiling gauge well suited to new shooters.
• Features a 24-inch barrel.
• Action is a simple break-action, single-shot design.
• Stock is wood, finished with a black metal receiver and barrel.
• Scaled specifically as a youth-sized shotgun.
• Overall length measures approximately 39 inches.
• Metal finish is described as colored, paired with a wood-finished walnut stock.
• Classified by the manufacturer as a single-shot shotgun.
• Barrel and receiver are matched for a traditional break-open single-barrel design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this shotgun sized for young shooters? Yes, it is specifically built as a youth-model shotgun, with dimensions scaled for smaller-statured shooters.

Why choose .410 Bore for a first shotgun? It has noticeably less recoil than 20 or 12 gauge, making it easier for new shooters to learn proper form and build confidence.

Is this shotgun easy to teach safe handling with? Yes, the simple break-action design makes it easy to visually confirm the chamber is empty and teach safe loading and unloading.

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