Armsan A612
Armsan Silah Sanayi ve Ticaret AS · Shotgun · In Production · 2015
Also known as: Armsan A612S, Armsan A612 W
Overview
The Armsan A612 is a gas-operated semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun produced by the Turkish manufacturer Armsan. Chambered for 3-inch (76mm) shells and proofed for steel shot, it uses a self-regulating gas piston system with a sliding stainless steel piston ring that seals on firing. It ships with interchangeable multi-choke tubes, an 8mm vented rib topped by a fiber-optic front bead, and is offered in walnut, synthetic, sporting and camouflage configurations with barrel lengths from 61cm to 76cm.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3000 g (105.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1226 mm (48.27") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Matte |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Gas Piston Operation, 8mm Vented Rib, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Interchangeable Choke Tubes, Steel Shot Proofed, Stock Drop Spacers
Variants
- Armsan A612 Walnut - Wood Stock
- Armsan A612 Sporting - Sporting
- Armsan A612 Camo - Camouflage
Production
Production years: 2015-present
Ongoing civilian production for sporting, hunting and clay-target markets
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
Marketed in the UK and Europe as an affordable sporting and field autoloader. The A612S synthetic model was reviewed at a retail price around GBP 475.
Background
Armsan was founded in Istanbul in 2006 and grew rapidly into one of Turkey's larger shotgun exporters, supplying both its own branded guns and OEM production for other brands across Europe.