Franchi SPAS-15

Franchi SPAS-15
Side-view of Franchi SPAS-15
TypeCombat shotgun
Place of originItaly
Service history
In service1986–present
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerFranchi
Designed1984[1]
ManufacturerFranchi
Produced1986–2005
Specifications
Mass
  • 3.9 kg (8.5 lb) empty
Length
  • 1000 mm (39 in), stock extended
  • 750 mm (30 in), stock folded
Barrel length
  • 450 mm (18 in)
Cartridge12 gauge
ActionPump-action/gas-actuated, rotating bolt[2]
Rate of fireSemi-automatic
Effective firing range40 m (130 ft)
Feed system3 or 6-round detachable box magazine[3]

The Franchi SPAS-15 is a dual-mode 12 gauge combat shotgun manufactured by the Italian company Luigi Franchi S.P.A.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Walter was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Firearms, an illustrated guide to small arms of the world, di Chris McNab
  3. ^ Franchi SPAS-15 Manual (PDF). p. 2.