Is this item sold as a Shotgun or a Pistol

It’s a 45 Colt pistol that is Federally legal to shoot 410 shotgun ammo. It is not safe to shoot +P 45 Colt in the Howdah according to the manufacturer. Buffalo Bore max loads in +P or higher will likely be the end of the firearm and maybe those people st

due to the barrel length and absence of a stock it is a pistol

It is sold as a Break Action "Pistol" Darren.