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The Model 1000 was available in 12-gauge and 20-gauge, with trap (1000T) and skeet (1000S) variants. Both gauges were offered with 2 + 3 ⁄ 4-inch (7.0 cm) chambers; the 12-gauge was also sold with a 3-inch (7.6 cm) chamber for magnum shotshells. [1] The Model 1000 was offered by Smith & Wesson from 1973 to 1985. [3]
Both series were manufactured in Turkey. [2] [3] The 1000 Series was offered in four models: [1] 1012 – 12-gauge chambered for 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 and 3 in (7.0 and 7.6 cm) shotshells; barrel lengths 24 to 30 in (61 to 76 cm) in 2-inch increments; 1012 Super – same as 1012, except chambered for 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (8.9 cm) magnum shotshells
The 20-gauge shotgun, also known as 20 bore, is a type of smoothbore shotgun. 20-gauge shotguns have a bore diameter of .615 in (15.6 mm), while the 12-gauge has a bore diameter of .729 in (18.5 mm). [ 2 ] 12-gauge and 20-gauge shotguns are the most popular gauges in the United States .
20 gauge United States: 1898 Remington Model 11-48: Remington Arms Company: 12 gauge 16 gauge 20 gauge 28 gauge.410 bore United States: 1948 Remington Model 11-87: Remington Arms Company: 12 gauge 20 gauge United States: 1987 Remington Model 17: Remington Arms Company: 20 gauge United States: 1913 Remington Model 31: Remington Arms Company: 12 ...
The Model 11-87 incorporates a self-compensating gas system design, which allows the gun to operate with a range of loads, from light 2 + 3 ⁄ 4-inch (7.0 cm) shells to 3-inch (7.6 cm) Magnum shells, without any adjustment by the operator. It is manufactured in 12 gauge and 20 gauge; both will cycle 2 + 3 ⁄ 4-inch and 3-inch shells.
The Akdal MKA 1919 is a gas operated, semi-automatic shotgun that resembles the M16 rifle and mimics the layout and placement of some of the controls. It was created by Turkish company Akdal Arms.
12-gauge, 20-gauge 28, 26, 21, 21 and 20 in (710, 660, 530, 530 and 510 mm) Vent rib Rem Choke and fully rifled Bead and rifle sights, satin blue receiver finish, matte black synthetic stock finish. [13] Special Purpose Marine Magnum 12-gauge 18 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (470 mm) Cylinder choke Corrosion resistant utility gun with synthetic stock. [13]
The gauge number is determined by the weight, in fractions of a pound, of a solid sphere of lead with a diameter equal to the inside diameter of the barrel. So, a 10-gauge shotgun nominally should have an inside diameter equal to that of a sphere made from one-tenth of a pound of lead. Each gauge has a set caliber.