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Saiga-12 — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas

The Saiga-12 is a Russian 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun introduced in 1997. It uses a Kalashnikov-pattern gas-operated action with a rotating bolt and feeds from detachable box magazines.

ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
Year introduced1997
Caliber12 Gauge
Weight (unloaded)3.600 kg
Length1145 mm
Barrel length580 mm
Magazine capacity7 rounds
Muzzle velocity400 m/s
Effective range50 m

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