Smith & Wesson 1000 Series
| Smith & Wesson 1000 Series | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic shotgun |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Unit cost | $650 to $925 (MSRP) |
| Produced | c. 2007–2010 |
| Variants | 1012 & 1012 Super (12 ga.) 1020 & 1020SS (20 ga.) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.3 to 6.8 lb (2.9 to 3.1 kg) (1012) 7.1 to 7.5 lb (3.2 to 3.4 kg) (1012 Super) 5.9 to 6.2 lb (2.7 to 2.8 kg) (1020) 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) (1020SS) |
| Length | 45 to 51 in (110 to 130 cm) (1012 or 1012 Super) 44.5 to 50.5 in (113 to 128 cm) (1020) 43 in (110 cm) (1020SS) |
| Barrel length | 24, 26, 28, 30 in (61, 66, 71, 76 cm) |
| Cartridge | 12 and 20 gauge |
| Action | Semi-automatic |
| Feed system | Tube magazine (capacity: 4 standard, 3 magnum) |
| 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
[edit]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] Both series were manufactured in Turkey.[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 increments
- 1012 Super – same as 1012, except chambered for 3+1⁄2 in (8.9 cm) magnum shotshells
- 1020 – 20-gauge with same chambering and barrel lengths as the 1012
- 1020SS – "short stock" 1020; 24 in (61 cm) barrel and 43 in (110 cm) overall length
The 1000 Series was discontinued by September 2010.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
Further reading
[edit]- "Safety & Instruction Manual: Semi-Auto Shotguns Models 1012, 1012 Super, 1020SS, 1020" (PDF). Smith & Wesson. Retrieved June 26, 2020 – via smith-wesson.com.
External links
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