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Franchi SPAS-15larger figure on 0 of 2
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 2
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-15 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Combat shotgun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Italy[source] | — |
| In service | 1986–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Lebanese Civil War[source] |
1000 mm (39 in), stock extended 750 mm (30 in), stock folded[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[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] |
|---|
| Designed | 1984[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Franchi[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1986–2005[source] | — |
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| Variants | SPAS-16[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 12 gauge[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Pump-action / gas-actuated , rotating bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic Full-automatic (SPAS-16)[source] | — |
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| Feed system | 3 or 6-round detachable box magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Sights | — | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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