Pump action shotgun Type: German WW2 Trenchgun. History: The popular called 'Pump guns' (or pump action shotguns) were widely used during both World Wars for the battles in the trenches, jungles and forrests and fightings in cities. Various armies were using them still in WW2 and until today. They are only effective at short ranges (less than 50 yards), but at the distances below which often occure at the fightings in trenches, jungles or buildings, extremely deadly weapons.
Users: Germany and several other armies in WW2.
3D model of German WW2 Trenchgun.
Trenchgun
Type
Pump gun (pump action shotgun)
Caliber
12/76, 12/70
Length
approx. 47.25 inch
Weight
approx. 6 lb 9 oz
Barrel
approx. 18.1 - 20 inch long
Feed system
5-8 cartridges
System of operation
Cylinder lock
Muzzle velocity
?
Rate of fire
up to 3 shots / second
Manufactures
various
Production delivery
?
Final delivery
still in production
Production figure
?
Price per unit
approx. 30-60 RM
= ~13-27 $ = ~3-6 £
A new American-built Maverick Model 88 Pump Gun (12/76, 20 inch, 7 cartridges) with different ammunition stocks and maintenance equipment.
Video firing the Italian Beretta pump gun:
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