The Iver Johnson IJ500 12 Gauge 26-Inch is a walnut-stocked semi-auto shotgun for hunting and field use (Iver Johnson part no. ij5001226). The 26-inch smooth-bore barrel wears a vent rib and a front brass bead, and the receiver and barrel are finished in black. It takes shells up to 3 inches and holds five in the magazine. The checkered walnut stock and forend give a secure grip. Internally threaded choke tubes let you match the pattern to the bird or the target.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the all-around choice for waterfowl, upland and clays.
• Barrel length is 26 inches on a smooth-bore, vent rib barrel, a handy length for brush and blinds.
• The chamber accepts shells up to 3 inches, so heavier loads are an option.
• Capacity is 5 shells, enough for a day in the field.
• The stock and forend are checkered walnut, which grips well and looks traditional.
• The receiver and barrel carry a black chrome finish, a dark, low-glare look for the field.
• Sights are a front brass bead, simple and quick to pick up.
• The action is semi-automatic, which cycles the next shell for fast follow-up shots.
• Chokes are internally threaded, so the constriction can be changed to suit the load and the target.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change chokes on the IJ500? Yes. It uses internally threaded choke tubes, so you can swap constrictions to suit the shot.

What shells will it fire? The chamber accepts shells up to 3 inches.

Is the stock wood or synthetic? It is checkered walnut on both the stock and forend.

Buy the Iver Johnson IJ500 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 26-Inch Vent Rib Barrel, 3-Inch Chamber, Walnut Stock

A walnut stock, a vent rib and a black finish make this IJ500 a no-nonsense field gun, and the 26-inch barrel keeps it quick on the swing. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL. See other semi-auto shotguns for more options.