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At a glance
Measured figures
19-7/
Single source21-1/
Single sourceBarrel length · source measurement 3
Single sourceBarrel length · source measurement 4
Single source18",19-7/8",21-1/2",24"[source]
Semi-automatic ( ) or pump-action
Single sourceSemi-automatic (200-350 rounds/min) or pump-action[source]
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Configuration
| Specification | Barrett REC10 | Franchi SPAS-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | — | Dependent on ammunition used[source] |
| Type | Designated Marksman Rifle[source] | Combat shotgun[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | Italy[source] |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing[source] | Franchi[source] |
| Calibre | .308 Winchester / 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | — |
| Action | semi-automatic[source] Direct impingement; semi-automatic[source] | Pump-action / gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] |
| In service | — | 1979–present[source] |
| Used by | — | See Users[source] |
| Wars | — | The Troubles Lebanese Civil War Myanmar civil war (2021–present)[source] |
| Designer | — | Franchi[source] |
| Designed | — | 1979[source] |
| Produced | — | 1979–2000[source] |
| No. built | — | 37,000[source] |
| Variants | — | LAW-12 SAS-12 SPAS-15[source] |
| Cartridge | — | 12 gauge 2 3 ⁄ 4 inch shells only[source] |
| Feed system | — | Tube extension 5+1, 6+1, 7+1 and 8+1 rounds, internal tube magazine[source] |
| Sights | — | Iron sights[source] |
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