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Small arms1979–present
Combat shotgun
Franchi SPAS-12 is a combat shotgun originating in Italy. It was built by Franchi. Reported operators include Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Egypt, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Portugal, Taiwan, Turkey, United States.
Franchi SPAS-12
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Combat shotgun
Italy
1979–present
See Users
The Troubles Lebanese Civil War Myanmar civil war (2021–present)
Franchi
1979
Franchi
1979–2000
37,000
LAW-12 SAS-12 SPAS-15
4.4 kg (9.68 lb)
1041 mm (41 in) stock extended 820 mm (32.5 in) stock folded
18",19-7/8",21-1/2",24"
12 gauge 2 3 ⁄ 4 inch shells only
Pump-action / gas-operated , rotating bolt
Semi-automatic (200-350 rounds/min) or pump-action
Dependent on ammunition used
Tube extension 5+1, 6+1, 7+1 and 8+1 rounds, internal tube magazine
Iron sights
Argentina
Austria
Brazil
Chile
Egypt
France
Indonesia
Ireland
Lebanon
Malaysia
Morocco
Portugal
Taiwan
Turkey
United States
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.041 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.041 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.041 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Franchi SPAS-12 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Argentina
Austria
Brazil
Chile
Egypt
France
Indonesia
Ireland
Lebanon
Malaysia
Morocco
Portugal
Taiwan
Türkiye
United StatesArgentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Egypt, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Portugal, Taiwan, Turkey, United States
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