Semi-automatic shotgun
Smith & Wesson 1000 Series Type Semi-automatic shotgun Place of origin Turkey Manufacturer Smith & Wesson Unit cost $650 to $925 (MSRP ) Produced c. 2007–2010 Variants 1012 & 1012 Super (12 ga.) Mass 6.3 to 6.8 lb (2.9 to 3.1 kg) (1012) Length 45 to 51 in (110 to 130 cm) (1012 or 1012 Super) Barrel length24, 26, 28, 30 in (61, 66, 71, 76 cm) Cartridge 12 and 20 gauge Action Semi-automatic Feed system Tube magazine Sights Front- and mid-beads References [ 1]
The Smith & Wesson 1000 Series are semi-automatic shotguns offered by Smith & Wesson circa 2007 to 2010. The shotguns were manufactured at a Smith & Wesson facility in Turkey.
History
In November 2006, Smith & Wesson announced that it would re-enter the shotgun market with two new lines of shotguns, the 1000 Series and the break-open Elite Series , unveiled at the 2007 SHOT Show .[ 2] [ 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 increments1012 Super – same as 1012, except chambered for 3+ 1 ⁄2 in (8.9 cm) magnum shotshells1020 – 20-gauge with same chambering and barrel lengths as the 10121020SS – "short stock" 1020; 24 in (61 cm) barrel and 43 in (110 cm) overall lengthThe 1000 Series was discontinued by September 2010.[ 4]
References
^ a b "2007 Product Guide" (PDF) . Smith & Wesson. pp. 3–7. Retrieved June 26, 2020 – via specialgunshop.com.^ a b "Smith & Wesson Enters Shotgun Market" (Press release). Smith & Wesson. November 16, 2006. Retrieved June 27, 2014 .^ Hamre, Ryan (November 3, 2010). "Smith & Wesson's Model 1000" . wildfowlmag.com . Retrieved June 26, 2020 . ^ Dvorchak Jr., George (September 23, 2010). "Testfire: S&W Elite Gold, Elite Silver & 1000 Series" . Gun Digest . Retrieved June 28, 2020 .
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