Franchi SPAS 12
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Description
The Franchi SPAS-12 (Special Purpose Automatic Shotgun) is a combat shotgun manufactured by Italian firearms company Franchi from 1979 to 2000. The SPAS-12 is a dual-mode shotgun, adjustable for semi-automatic or pump-action operation.
The SPAS-12 was designed to function primarily in semi-automatic mode, with the pump-action mode used to reliably fire low-pressure ammunition such as tear gas rounds or less-lethal bean bags. The firing mode is switched by depressing the button under the fore-grip and also sliding it forwards or backwards until it clicks into position allowing the rotating sleeve to open or close the two gas ports.
The SPAS-12 has a magazine cut-off feature, which prevents the magazine from releasing a new round when the action is cycled. This permits the operator load a different type of round into the chamber without first unloading the chambered round, and the second that would otherwise subsequently be released from the magazine.
A unique feature of the folding-stock variants is the butt hook. With the stock extended, the hook can be pushed in and turned 90 degrees to the left or right, to fit under the user’s forearm. This is to enable the shotgun to be fired with one hand; e.g. while abseiling/rappelling, or from a vehicle window while driving. The hook can be released from the buttplate completely by turning through 180 degrees.
SPAS-12 models feature two safeties: a lever style or push button style safety, and a “quick employment safety”. The quick employment safety, which is on the left side of the trigger guard, disconnects the trigger when put into safe mode. The quick employment safety can be disengaged with the trigger finger when ready to fire and is intended for competition or tactical use.
This shotgun is in excellent condition with 95% original finish, cycling marks on the stamped heat shield, handling marks, and traces of high point wear. The stock is very good with marks on the grip from folding and unfolding the stock and light surface scratches. Mechanically excellent and pump action is tight. Importation of these shotguns started in 1982 and was was halted in 1989 following passage of the Federal assault weapons ban. Only about 37,000 of these shotguns were brought into the U.S. establishing the rarity of these weapons. Don’t pass up the chance to own this iconic shotgun which will only grow in value over time.
Additional information
| Weight | 20 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 18 × 6 × 12 in |
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