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BSmall arms
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Franchi SPAS-12larger figure on 0 of 1
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 1 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
stock extended
Single sourcestock folded
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Franchi SPAS-12 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Combat shotgun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Italy[source] | — |
| In service | 1979–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | The Troubles Lebanese Civil War Myanmar civil war (2021–present)[source] |
1041 mm (41 in) stock extended 820 mm (32.5 in) stock folded[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Semi-automatic ( ) or pump-action
Single sourceSemi-automatic (200-350 rounds/min) or pump-action[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designer | Franchi[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Designed | 1979[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Franchi[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1979–2000[source] | — |
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| No. built | 37,000[source] | — |
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| Variants | LAW-12 SAS-12 SPAS-15[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 12 gauge 2 3 ⁄ 4 inch shells only[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Pump-action / gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | Tube extension 5+1, 6+1, 7+1 and 8+1 rounds, internal tube magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Iron sights[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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