Specs on that gun....
The AA12 Assault Shotgun: is a weapon constructed with heat treated,
corrosion resistant, aircraft quality stainless steel. It is gas
operated, air cooled and fires from the open bolt. Th! e AA12 is both
box magazine and drum fed having a rate of fire 360 rounds per minute.
When correctly fired, there is a counter recoil mechanism incorporated
in the design of the gun which reduces recoil to a minimum. This
automatic shotgun may be fired single shot by releasing the trigger
quickly after each round or fully automatic by holding the trigger to
the rear without releasing it. There are no tools necessary for field
maintenance and cleaning
of this weapon. It best operates without the
use of oils or lubricants and may be cleaned with soap and water.
Removal of the barrel assembly only requires the use of a 3/16 inch
Allen wren ch, while complete disassembly and assembly requires the use
of fingers only. Within the design there is a cone shaped barrel
extension which provides 100% positive feed.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Weight unloaded Approximately 10.5 lbs.
Weight w/8rd. Magazine Loaded Approximately 11-1/4 lbs.
Weight w/20rd. Magazine Loaded! ; Approximately 13 lbs.
Weight of loaded 8 rd. Box Magazine 1 lb.
Weight of loaded 20rd. Drum Magazine 3 lb.
Length of Barrel 19 inches
Gauge of Bore 12
Boring Barrel Cylinder
Chamber for Shell! Length 2 -3/4 inch standard
Operation Full Automatic and Single Shot Using
Manipulative Trigger Control
Type of
Action Full Automatic
Gas Operated Magazine
Detachable Feed Box Magazine and Drum
Ammunition Capacity of Weapon 8 Rounds-Box Magazine 20 &
32 Round-Drum Magazine
Type of Firing Mechanism Open Bolt
Type of Stock Shoulder Stock w/Pistol Grip And Grip
Guard. Right and
Left Panels Serve As A Protective Cover.
Rate of Fire &! nbsp; & nbsp;
Approximately 6rds / Second or
360rds
/ Minute
Note: The AA12 Assault Automatic Shotgun is specifically designed for
Naval Military use only. Therefore, some principles normally perceived
of shotguns designed for sporting use do not apply to this weapon. The
AA12 is not a (MACI) military adaptable commercial item.
DESIGN CRITERIA
1. Total configuration and construction is based on factors perceived
advantageous for a rugged military weapon used throughout
the world-specifically, in and around the ocean, seas, rivers, jungles! And
deserts.
2. Firing from the open bolt (prevents cook off).
3. Large and small capacity magazine and drums.
4. Total construction, corrosion resistance stainless steel and high
impact plastics.
5. Large durable components.
6. Simple design with minimum working components.
7. No too ls required for field maintenance.
8. Open manufacturing tolerances to ensure functioning in any
operational conditions.
9. Ability to fire co! nsistently controlled single shots, short burst
and full automatic mod e. (Without a 3rd position switch necessary).
10. Minimum recoil directly to the rear.
11. Non-rising muzzle which retains target acquisition.
12. Protective cover for all functioning assemblies which serves as a
stock and grip for the weapon and protects the
user from heat generated
from firing.
13. Sights arranged to facilitate natural point instinctive firing
14. Requires little or no oils or lubricants except in extremely cold,
wet areas to prevent freezing (CLP).
15. Requires Little or no cleaning and can be cleaned with soap and
water (Recommended clean and inspect every 2000 rounds).
16. May be fired wet with magazine filled with water.
17. Can be fired easily by small stature person.
18. Can be fired easily using one hand maintaining target engagement.
19. Tools, no special tool required for 2nd or 3rd echelon maintenance
except for one 3/16 inch allen wrench used to remove a barrel binder
screw, small hammer and roll pin punches.
20. Virtually jam free due to design of chamber barrel extension.
21. Ability to see rounds in
drum magazine.
22. Highly producible due to minimum number of components, having only
seven machining operations performed on total components. Small number
of weldments. Manufactured using easily obtainable materials. Simple
design, easy assembly and disassembly. Total interchangeable
components, no final form fit and functioning of components. No final
Gunsmithing.
23. Safety switch and magazine release location are compatible with
other weapons in the system.
24. Easily stored and carried due to no protruding bolt handles or
cocking handles located on side of weapon.
25. Ability to withstand rough handling without firing when dropped on
hard surfaces.
26. Color coding: the composite panel covers which serves as a stock
and handgrip may be obtained in colors black, brown, navy gray, tan, and
camouflage.
27. Ability to
easily reload drums and magazines.
28. Ability to easily reload weapon with loaded magazines in the dark
while running. (Why would you have to run from anything when you have
this?
