Franchi SPAS-15

Infobox Weapon
name= SPAS-15
origin= flagcountry|Italy
type=Combat shotgun
is_ranged=yes
service=
used_by= France, Italy, Malaysia
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designer=
design_date=
manufacturer=Franchi S.p.A.
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variants=
weight=3.9 kg (8.5 lb) empty
length=1000 mm (39 in), stock extended
750 mm (30 in), stock folded
part_length=450 mm (18 in)
crew=
cartridge=12 gauge
caliber=
action=pump-action / gas-actuated
rate=4 rounds/s (semi-auto)
velocity=
range=40 m
max_range=
feed=6 rounds, detachable box magazine
sights=The SPAS-15 is a dual-mode 12 gauge shotgun manufactured by the Italian company Luigi Franchi S.p.A..

The weapon is based on the SPAS-12, and has similar pump-action/semi-automatic firing modes. In semi-automatic mode a gas piston drives a bolt carrier and rotating bolt. In pump-action mode the same components are driven by sliding the fore-end backwards. Pump-action mode is required to reliably fire low-pressure ammunition such as tear gas rounds or less-lethal bean bags. Switching between firing modes is done by pressing a button above the foregrip, and sliding the foregrip slightly forwards or backwards.

Unlike its predecessor, the SPAS-15 is fed by a detachable box magazine. The gun features a folding stock and a pistol grip safety.

ee also

*Combat shotgun
*List of shotguns
*USAS-12
*Saiga-12
*Pancor Jackhammer
*NeoStead 2000
*Armsel Striker

External links

* [http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/sh06-e.htm Modern Firearms]
* [http://www.franchiusa.com/ Franchi Homepage in English]