Franchi Spas 12

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The Franchi SPAS-12 is a combat shotgun designed and manufactured by the Italian company Luigi Franchi S.p.A. in the late 1970s. It quickly became famous worldwide due to its unique design, versatility, and frequent appearances in movies, video games, and TV shows.

Key Features of the Franchi SPAS-12:

1. Dual-Mode Operation – The SPAS-12 can operate in both semi-automatic and pump-action modes.

   • Semi-automatic mode is ideal for quickly firing standard shotgun shells.

   • Pump-action mode allows the user to fire less powerful rounds, such as non-lethal rubber bullets, bean bags, or gas shells.

2. Distinctive Design – The shotgun is easily recognizable due to its futuristic look, folding metal stock (with a hook for one-handed operation), and large heat shield over the barrel.

3. Chambering – It is chambered for 12-gauge shells, one of the most common and powerful shotgun calibers.

4. Magazine Capacity – Typically uses a tube magazine that holds 6–8 rounds, depending on shell length.

5. Weight and Size – It’s a heavy weapon, weighing around 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs) unloaded, with a length of 104 cm (41 inches) with the stock extended.

History and Usage:

• Designed in 1979 and produced until the 1990s.

• Primarily marketed for military and police use, not civilians, due to its tactical applications.

• Adopted by some European and American police units but was never widespread.

• Gained iconic status in pop culture, appearing in films like Jurassic Park, Terminator 2, and many video games (Call of Duty, Half-Life, Counter-Strike, etc.).