The Hatsan Escort WS is a 20 gauge pump-action shotgun (brand part no. HEWS202805W2) built by Hatsan USA/Escort Shotguns for hunters who want a dependable field gun without a semi-auto price tag. Chambered for 3-inch magnum shells, it cycles both 2-3/4-inch and 3-inch loads through the same manually operated action, so one gun handles light target loads and heavy magnum turkey or waterfowl shells alike. The 28-inch barrel is chrome-plated for corrosion resistance and factory proof-tested, and it pairs with a five-piece choke set for real pattern control across ranges. A Turkish walnut stock and forend dress up the aircraft-alloy receiver, giving this workhorse pump gun genuine field-gun looks to go with its reliability.

Key Specifications

• This is a pump-action shotgun, not a semi-automatic — each shot is chambered by manually racking the forend, trading a bit of speed for mechanical simplicity and fewer parts to foul.
• The 3-inch magnum chamber cycles both 2-3/4-inch and 3-inch shells without any adjustment, so target loads and heavy magnum loads both feed reliably.
• A 28-inch barrel gives a longer sighting plane and smoother swing for wingshooting and slug accuracy alike.
• The barrel is chrome-plated Ni-Cr-Mo steel, resisting corrosion from rain, humidity, and repeated cleaning.
• Every barrel is factory proof-tested before it ships, confirming it safely handles full-pressure magnum loads.
• A five-choke set (Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder) is included for tuning shot pattern to the target.
• The receiver is machined from aircraft-grade alloy, keeping the gun lightweight without sacrificing structural rigidity.
• Stock and forend are cut from Turkish walnut with hand checkering at the grip surfaces for a secure hold in wet or gloved hands.
• Four included stock shims adjust drop and cast, letting shooters dial in a personalized fit for their build and stance.
• The tube magazine holds 4+1 rounds, or 2+1 with the included migratory-bird plug installed, and a magazine cut-off lets the shooter load a single round without disturbing the reserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Escort WS a pump or semi-automatic shotgun? It is a pump-action shotgun — the shooter manually cycles the forend to eject and chamber each shell, unlike a gas-operated semi-auto.

What size shells does it handle? The 3-inch magnum chamber cycles both 2-3/4-inch and 3-inch 20 gauge shells without any adjustment.

Does it come with choke tubes? Yes, it ships with a five-choke set — Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder — so patterns can be tuned to the target.

Buy the Hatsan Escort WS 20 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun

This is a rugged, walnut-stocked field pump gun in an easy-carrying 20 gauge, built for hunters who want proven pump reliability without the cost of a semi-auto. Order it from our Hatsan/Escort lineup at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse our full shotgun selection to compare it against other actions.