This video delves into the history and features of the Franchi SPAS-12, a Special Purpose Automatic Shotgun introduced in 1979. It highlights its dual gas-operated semi-automatic and pump-action functionality, designed for various ammunition types. The description details its import into the US, discontinuation due to the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban, and its successor, the SPAS-15. Key specifications like barrel length, magazine capacity, and stock options are mentioned, along with production numbers and significant purchasers.
This video reviews the Franchi SPAS-15, highlighting its improvements over the SPAS-12, such as detachable box magazines. It details the shotgun's dual pump-action and semi-automatic modes, safety features including a grip and integrated manual safety, and its production history. The SPAS-15 was produced from 1986 until 2005, with limited US imports prior to the 1994 Assault Weapon Ban. The video also touches on Franchi's acquisition by Beretta and their strategic focus shifts.
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