12 Gauge Shotgun

Function: Manually operated (pump), repeating shotgun.

History: Various models of shotgun have been in service use since 1901. The current inventory consists of four different 12 gauge shotgun models: Remington 870, Winchester 1200, Mossberg 500, and Mossberg 590 (weight and length of the weapon depend on the manufacturer.

Description: The 12 gauge shotgun is a manually operated (pump), repeating shotgun, with a seven-round tubular magazine, a modified choke barrel, ghost ring sights, and is equipped with a bayonet attachment, sling swivels and a standard length military stock with phenolic plastic buttplate (some models have wooden and/or folding stocks). This special purpose individual weapon is used for guard duty, prisoner supervision, local security, riot control, and any situation which requires the use of armed personnel with inherent limited range and ammunition penetration.

General Characteristics, 12 Gauge Shotgun

Length:
41.75 inches (106.05 centimeters)

Weight:
8 pounds (3.63 kilograms)

Bore Diameter:
12 gauge

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