MIL-S-3443 Shotgun, 12 Gage, Riot-TypeThis specification covers the requirements, examinations and tests for three types and two classes, of manually operated, slide action, hammerless, 12 gage riot-type shotguns \(see 6.1\).

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MIL-S-3443G (AR)

General

characteristics.

TABLE I.

8 pounds + 1 pound

Weight-Type I

(w/o bayonet or scabbard)

7 pounds + 0.5 pounds

Weight-Type II and Type 111

20 inches + 1 inch unless

Length of barrel

otherwise specified (see 6.2)

`12

Gauge of bore

Cylinder

Boring of barrel

2.75 inches (minimum)

Chambered for shell length

Manual

Operation

Slide

Type . of action

Tubular magazine

Feed

5 shells (minimum)

Ammunition capacity of weapon

(including one in chamber)

Hammerless

Type of firing mechanism

Shoulder stock with pistol

Type of stock

grip

6 pounds + 3 pounds .

Force to operate safely

6 pounds + 2 pounds

Trigger pull