Benelli M3 | |
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Type | Shotgun |
Place of origin | Italy |
Service history | |
Used by | See Users |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Benelli |
Produced | 1989 |
Variants | See Variants |
Specifications | |
Mass | 3.27 kg (7.21 lb) |
Length | 1200 mm (47 in) 1040 mm (41 in) (stock folded) |
Barrel length | 500-660mm (20-26 in) (average length, depends on model) |
Cartridge | 12 or 20-gauge shells or slugs |
Caliber | 12 or 20 gauge |
Action | Pump action or recoil operated |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Feed system | 7+1 round tubular magazine (Military) 5+1 round (Civilian) |
The Army is purchasing a small number of Benelli M3 Tactical shotguns, which are expected to deploy with 1 RNZIR and 2/1 RNZIR soldiers on stability and security-type operations.
Benelli M3 | |
---|---|
Type | Shotgun |
Place of origin | Italy |
Service history | |
Used by | See Users |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Benelli |
Produced | 1989 |
Variants | See Variants |
Specifications | |
Mass | 3.27 kg (7.21 lb) |
Length | 1200 mm (47 in) 1040 mm (41 in) (stock folded) |
Barrel length | 500-660mm (20-26 in) (average length, depends on model) |
Cartridge | 12 or 20-gauge shells or slugs |
Caliber | 12 or 20 gauge |
Action | Pump action or recoil operated |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Feed system | 7+1 round tubular magazine (Military) 5+1 round (Civilian) |
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The Army is purchasing a small number of Benelli M3 Tactical shotguns, which are expected to deploy with 1 RNZIR and 2/1 RNZIR soldiers on stability and security-type operations.