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The AA12 Assault Shotgun is a weapon constructed with heat treated, corrosion resistant, aircraft quality stainless steel. It is gas operated, air cooled and fires from the open bolt. The AA12 is both box magazine and drum fed having a rate of fire 360 rounds per minute.
When correctly fired, there is a counter recoil mechanism incorporated in the design of the gun which reduces recoil to a minimum. This automatic shotgun may be fired single shot by releasing the trigger quickly after each round or fully automatic by holding the trigger to the rear without releasing it.
There are no tools necessary for field maintenance and cleaning of this weapon. It best operates without the use of oils or lubricants and may be cleaned with soap and water. Removal of the barrel assembly only requires the use of a 3/16 inch allen wrench, while complete disassembly and assembly requires the use of fingers only. Within the design there is a cone shaped barrel extension which provides! 100% positive feed.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Weight: Approximately 10.5 lbs. Unloaded
Weight w/8rd. Magazine Loaded Approximately 11-1/4 lbs.
Weight w/20rd. Magazine Loaded Approximately 13 lbs.
Weight of loaded 8rd. Box Magazine 1 lb.
Weight of loaded 20rd. Drum Magazine 3 lb.
Length of Barrel 19 inches
Gauge of Bore 12
Boring Barrel Cylinder
Chamber for Shell Length 2-3/4 inch standard.
Operation Full Automatic And
Single Shot Using Manipulative Trigger Control
Type of Action Full Automatic Gas Operated
Magazine Detachable Feed Box Magazine and Drum
Ammunition Capacity of Weapon 8 Rounds-Box Magazine
20 & 32 Round-Drum Magazine.
Type of Firing Mechanism Open Bolt
Type of Stock Shoulder Stock w/ Pistol Grip,
And Grip Guard.
Right and Left Panels Serve As A Protective Cover.
Rate of Fire Approximately 6rds/Second or 360rds/Minute
> Note: The AA12 Assault Automatic Shotgun is specifically designed for Naval Military use only.
Therefore, some principles normally perceived of shotguns designed for sporting use do not apply to this weapon.
The AA12 is not a (MACI) military adaptable commercial item.