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Encyclopedia > Atchisson Assault Shotgun
Atchisson assault shotgun, 1972 specifications
Country of origin: USA
Action: Selective fire, blowback operated
In production: Available
Caliber: 12 (2 3/4" Magnum)
Length: 991 mm
Weight: - Barrel: 457 mm
Magazine capacity & type: 5 rounds in box or 20 rounds in drum magazines
Rate of fire: 360 rounds per minute.

The Atchisson Assault Shotgun is a firearm first developed in 1972 by Maxwell Atchisson. It served as the basis of several later weapons, including the USAS-12 combat shotgun. Its direct successor is the AA-12 selective fired shotgun. 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ...


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This is a list of shotguns. ... This article lists military technology items, devices and methods. ...

External links

  • Modern Firearms Atchisson AA-12 page

 
 

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