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A modular barrel assembly for firearms that includes a breech section formed from a high-strength material and a barrel section. the barrel section generally is formed separately from the breech section and can be formed from a different, lighter-weight material. Once formed, the barrel and breech s

A modular barrel assembly for firearms that includes a breech section formed from a high-strength material and a barrel section. the barrel section generally is formed separately from the breech section and can be formed from a different, lighter-weight material. Once formed, the barrel and breech sections are attached together to form the complete barrel assembly.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of making a shotgun, comprising:forming a tapered breech section, wherein forming the tapered breech section comprises machining a metallic tube;forming a shotgun barrel section including a composite bore tube;attaching a barrel connector at a downbore end of the bree

What is claimed is: 1. A method of making a shotgun, comprising:forming a tapered breech section, wherein forming the tapered breech section comprises machining a metallic tube;forming a shotgun barrel section including a composite bore tube;attaching a barrel connector at a downbore end of the breech section to a rear end of the composite bore tube of the barrel section, wherein the barrel connector includes a locking ring;attaching a rear end of the breech section to a receiver so that a chamber of the receiver is in communication with the breech section; andmounting a magazine tube to the barrel assembly using the locking ring.