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NS2000 Type Combat shotgun Place of origin 
South AfricaProduction history Manufacturer Truvelo Armoury Produced 2001- Specifications Weight 3.9kg Length 690mm Barrel length 22.5 or 18-inch Cartridge 12 Gauge Action Pump Action Feed system Overhead dual tube magazine (6 rounds each tube) Sights Iron The NeoStead 2000 (NS2000) is a combat shotgun developed by Truvelo Armoury of South Africa.[1]
The NS2000 has been used in trial runs for a few years by special forces like the British SAS[citation needed] and there are hopes at NeoStead that larger weapons manufacturers will license the production rights. Production of the shotgun began in 2001 and the first models were made available in October of that year. It is notable due to its unusual forward pump action.
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Design and production
The NS2000 is a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun weighing in at just over 3 kg, designed primarily for security and civil disturbance situations.
The firearm includes a 22.5-inch (572mm) barrel despite the overall weapon length of just 27 inches (686mm). The short length makes the weapon easier to handle in close-quarters situations; however, unlike most firearms of this type, it can still remain accurate at relatively long ranges. The long barrel length is achieved by using a bullpup configuration, with a rear-fed tubular magazine.
Another aspect of the NS2000 is its dual six-round magazines. The selector switch can be set to left, right, or alternating. In riot conditions, for example, less-lethal flexible baton rounds can be used with standard rounds in reserve.
A possible production variant of the NS2000 has an 18-inch barrel in a weapon with an overall length of 22 inches. The shorter length reduced the magazine capacity to 5+5 rounds and makes the weapon easier to import or license in many countries.
Its pump mechanism operates in a forward-back motion due to its moving-barrel mechanism, instead of the traditional moving-action. This method of operation is quite rare, being used only by a select few shotguns.
The NS2000 has been available for civilian purchase since 2003, with the majority of sales being in Europe. The NS2000 is classed as a non-restricted firearm in Canada. However, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in the USA does not yet allow imports of the weapon.
Patent drawings
Patent drawings of the NeoStead 2000.
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Magazine in loading position
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Details of Magazine
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Feeding is possible only from one tube, the other is blocked
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Ejecting the empty shell
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Feeding a new shell
See also
References
External links
Categories:- Bullpup firearms
- Bullpup shotguns
- Pump-action shotguns
- Weapons of South Africa
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