Semi-automatic shotgun

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Benelli M1014 semi-automatic shotgun

A semi-automatic shotgun is a repeating shotgun with a semi-automatic action, i.e. capable of automatically chambering a new shell after each firing, but requires individual trigger-pull to manually actuate each shot. Semi-automatic shotguns use gas operation, blowback, or recoil operation to cycle the action, eject the empty shell, and load another round. The first semi-automatic shotgun was the Automatic-5 by Browning.

Many semi-automatic shotguns also provide an optional manual means of operation such as by pump action or a charging handle.

Examples

Notable semi-automatic shotguns include:

• Akdal MKA 1919
• Baikal MP-153
• Benelli M1014
• Beretta 1301
• Beretta AL391
• Beretta Xtrema 2
• Browning Auto-5
• Daewoo USAS-12
• Franchi Special Purpose Shotgun 12
• Franchi SPAS-15
• High Standard Model 10

• Ithaca Mag-10
• IWI Tavor TS12
• Mossberg 9200
• Mossberg 930
• Remington Model 1100
• Remington Model 11-87
• Remington Model SP-10
• Saiga-12 ("Сайга-12")
• Sjögren shotgun
• Smith & Wesson Model 1000
• SRM Arms Model 1216
• Vepr-12
• Walther interbellum semi-automatic

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An Ithaca Mag-10 shotgun

See also

• List of shotguns
• List of semi-automatic shotguns
• Assault weapon
• Automatic shotgun
• Personal defense weapon
• Semi-automatic firearm

References

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