For want of a shotgun

[Maxman]

Originally Posted by funkychinaman

BTW, hypothetically, would I be able to legally cut down a 26" barrel to a still legal length?

As long as it is at least 18" with the bolt closed, it does not become a short barrelled shotgun.

Here in Canada, a rifle or shotgun barrel can likewise be shortened to 18", but any shorter and it becomes a prohibited device (it's something of a grey area to shorten a barrel that is already under 18").