For a related article, see Automatic Shotgun.

Ammo class	Shotgun Cartridges
Head Damage (bars)	1.75
Torso Damage (bars)	1.4
Leg Damage (bars)	0.875
Magazine size	5
Fire rate	1.38 - 1.75 rps
Accuracy	Terrible
Special	High recoil

The Shotgun is useful in close quarters, but loses effectiveness at medium range. It is powerful enough to attack an un-armored enemy, but can be out-gunned by a quality weapon.

The Shotguns's real-world counterpart is the Remington 870

The Shotgun has received a damage buff to accommodate the difficulty of getting into appropriate range and the improved usability of bullet weapons in the PC environment.

The Shotgun was not featured in any of the missions in the original game, as it was only available using cheats.

David Wonn's Goldeneye Weapon Analysis