Benelli M4 Super 90 / M1014 JSCS
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Benelli M4, with closed buttstock
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Benelli M4, with extended buttstock
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Benelli M4 Super 90 is developed in Italy by Benelli Armi Spa., and imported in the USA by Heckler&Koch USA,inc. In early 1999, US AARDEC (Army Armmament Research and Development Center), avarded contract for XM1014 Joint Service Combat Shotgun to Heckler&Koch USA,inc. Initially, some 20.000 units will be shipped to US Marine Corps. Technically, Benelli M4 Super90 is a gas operated, smoothbore, magazine fed semi-auto shotgun. Barrel locking is achieved by rotating bolt with two lugs. M4 Super90 has dual gas cylinders, gas pistons and action rods for increased reliability. Low-power rounds, such as less-than-letal rubber slugs, may be cycled manually. Gun is field stripped without any additional tools. The telescopic stock may be replaced by pistol grip or hunting-style stocvk without any tools. Barrel has internal screw-in choke system for increased versatility. Standart sights are ghost-ring rear and blade front. Acessory weaver-style rail is installed at the top of the receiver. This rail may accept scopes, laser illuminators, night-vision sights etc. Gun is so designed that it can fire 3" and 2 3/4" (70 and 76 mm) shotshells of different power without any ajustments and in any combination. All surfaces is covered by non-reflective, wear and corrosiaon-resistant finish. Gun is very reliable in any weather conditions.
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Weapontype: Shotgun
Operation: gas operated, semi-auto
Cartridge: 12 Gauge
Chambers: 3 inch (76 mm)
Weight: (Unloaded) 3.8 kg
Length: (stock closed/open): 886 / 1010 mm
Barrel: 470 mm
Magazine Capacity: 6 rounds
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