Bornaghi Purple 12 Gauge Shotgun Shell Keychain — Swivel Pin, Real Hull

Bornaghi Purple 12 Gauge Shotgun Shell Keychain — Real Once-Fired Hull | Hand Polished

This Bornaghi shotgun shell keychain is designed for hard use. Made from a real once-fired purple 12 gauge Bornaghi shotshell — an Italian-made hull recovered from U.S. shooting ranges, not a replica. The 6-point star crimp is folded closed for a clean, finished end. A heavy-duty stainless steel pin lets it swivel freely, and a nickel-free steel split ring holds your keys — no cheap threaded eye hook here. The shell is spent and inert, with no powder, no shot, and the primer removed. At 83.4 mm (3.28 in) long and 15.37 g (0.54 oz), it works as a key ring, a zipper pull, or a gift for trap, skeet, and hunting fans.

The purple hull carries Bornaghi printing, and the metal head is stamped BORNAGHI 12 ITALY. Because these are real fired shells, expect light wear and small marks from firing; that's part of what makes each one authentic. Want a different color? Browse the full shotgun shell keychain collection, including the Federal dark red keychain and the 100 Straight trap award keychain. Love the color? See all purple empty shotgun shells. Making your own? Pick up Bornaghi gold 12 gauge hulls or blank gold Bornaghi Italy shells, or shop all Bornaghi Italy shotgun shells.

Key Features

• Genuine Bornaghi Shell: A real once-fired 12 gauge Bornaghi shotshell, made in Italy and hand polished.
• Folded Star Crimp: The 6-point star crimp is folded closed for a clean, finished look.
• Swivel-Pin Hardware: A heavy-duty stainless steel pin lets the shell rotate without twisting your keys.
• Nickel-Free Split Ring: A strong steel split ring that suits anyone who avoids nickel.
• Completely Inert: No powder, no shot, and the primer removed — permanently altered and safe for everyday use.

Quick Specs

Recommended Applications

• Everyday Keys: A sturdy, swivel-mounted key ring for car, house, truck, or gun-safe keys.
• Gifts for Shooters & Hunters: A real-shell gift for trap, skeet, and sporting clays shooters, waterfowl and upland hunters, or fans of Italian shotgun shells.
• Groomsmen & Team Gifts: An affordable keepsake for groomsmen, hunting buddies, or a trap team — purple makes it easy to spot in a pile of keys.
• Zipper Pull & Bag Charm: Clip it to a jacket zipper, backpack, shell bag, or range bag.
• Stocking Stuffer: A small, giftable piece for Christmas, Father's Day, or birthdays.

FAQs

Is this a real Bornaghi shotgun shell? Yes. Every keychain is made from a genuine once-fired Bornaghi 12 gauge shotshell, made in Italy and recovered from U.S. ranges — not a replica, a molded copy, or machined metal.

What markings are on the hull? The purple hull carries Bornaghi printing, and the metal head is stamped BORNAGHI 12 ITALY. Because each shell is once-fired, the printing may show light wear or small marks from firing.

Why is the end of the shell closed? The hull has a 6-point star crimp that is folded closed, which gives the keychain a clean, finished end. The shell is still spent and empty, with no powder and no shot.

How is the shell attached — will it pull off? The shell is mounted on a single heavy-duty stainless steel pin that lets it swivel, then joined to a nickel-free steel split ring, instead of the threaded eye hook used on cheap big-box key chains. This pin is over-engineered for even abusive keychain daily use. Rated for hundreds of pounds of weight-bearing and shear strength.

What makes your Bornaghi shotgun shell keychain different from others? The biggest difference is the hardware that holds your keys. Our earlier keychains used a threaded eye hook. Even when it was set with commercial adhesive, a threaded hook could slowly work loose and unscrew. Some would even bend. Our current design uses a solid stainless steel pin instead. It has no threads, so there's nothing to unscrew.

Is a shotgun shell keychain safe to use every day? Yes. The shell is spent and permanently altered, with no powder, no shot, and the primer removed, so it cannot be fired. It's a novelty keychain only.

How big is this shotgun shell keychain? It measures 83.4 mm (3.28 in) overall, with a 57.1 mm (2.25 in) hull, a 20.4 mm (0.80 in) width, and a 25 mm (about 1 in) split ring. At 15.37 g (about half an ounce) total, it's light enough to use as a zipper pull or bag charm without weighing down a jacket or backpack.

Safety Compliance Notice: This shotgun shell keychain is 100% inert and spent — no gunpowder, no live primers, no combustible materials. It's a novelty and display item only; it cannot be fired or converted into live ammunition, and it's not a sterile container or intended for food service. Contains small parts that are a choking hazard; keep away from small children. Colors may vary by monitor or lighting — additional photos on request.

Product Classification: This item is a spent, inert novelty/display piece made from a genuine once-fired 12 gauge shotgun shell hull, with no shot or projectile. It contains no gunpowder, no propellant, or live primer, and cannot be loaded, fired, or converted into live ammunition. It is not classified or sold as ammunition, a firearm, or a firearm component — intended for craft, display, and everyday keychain use only.