Engineering:Smith & Wesson Model 3000
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| Smith & Wesson Model 3000 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Pump-action shotgun |
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Howa Machinery |
| Produced | 1979–1986 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 12 and 20 gauge |
| Barrels | 28 or 30 in (71 or 76 cm) (12 ga.) 26 or 28 in (66 or 71 cm) (20 ga.) 18 or 20 in (46 or 51 cm) (slug gun) |
| Action | Pump action |
| Feed system | Tube magazine (4-round) |
| Sights | Bead; optional open sights on slug gun |
| References | [1] |
The Smith & Wesson Model 3000 is a pump-action shotgun offered by Smith & Wesson during the 1970s and 1980s. The shotguns were manufactured in Japan by Howa Machinery.[2]
History
The Model 3000 was available in 12 and 20 gauge, chambering 2 3⁄4 or 3 in (7.0 or 7.6 cm) shotshells.[1] A "slug gun" variant chambered for 2 3⁄4-inch shells with a magazine extension and a shorter barrel was offered in 12 gauge only, with optional open sights.[1]
Sportsman and tactical versions were produced; the tactical versions were used by some American police departments. Like the semi-automatic Model 1000 that was offered during the same era, the Model 3000 was sold for a short time by Mossberg after it was discontinued by Smith & Wesson.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Smith & Wesson Model 3000 Pump Shotguns". Smith & Wesson. 1982. https://www.ggarchives.com/BangorPunta/SmithAndWesson/SportingGoodsCatalog-1982/03-Model3000-PumpShotguns.html. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
- ↑ Ayoob, Massad (July 1, 2007). "New and improved, old and proven: our handgun editor applauds Smith & Wesson's latest update for 2007". Guns Magazine. https://www.thefreelibrary.com/New+and+improved%2c+old+and+proven%3a+our+handgun+editor+applauds+Smith+%26...-a0164325259. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ↑ "(advertisement)". Selma Times-Journal (Selma, Alabama: Walter Craig, Inc.): p. C7. October 16, 1988. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54364664/walter-craig-inc-advertisement/. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
External links
- S&W 3000 Pump Shotgun in 12 gauge via YouTube
- S&W model 3000 with Speedfeed stock via YouTube
- S&W 3000 Shotgun Review (tactical version) via YouTube
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