The Smith & Wesson AS (Assault Shotgun) is a prototype 12-gauge select-fire shotgun manufactured by Smith & Wesson. Its layout is similar to the M16 rifle and fed from a 10-round magazine.[1] The AS was a rival to the Heckler & Koch HK CAWS.[2]

Smith & Wesson AS
TypeAutomatic shotgun (AS-3) Semi-automatic shotgun (AS-1 and AS-2) Assault shotgun
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Designed1980s
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
VariantsAS-1 (Semi auto)
AS-2 (Semi auto with burst)
AS-3 (Burst with full auto)
Specifications
Mass9.75 lb (4.42 kg)
Barrel length18.0 in (457 mm)

Cartridge12-gauge
12-gauge flechette
ActionShort recoil
Rate of fireSemi (AS-1)
Semi & 3 round burst (AS-2)
3 round burst & full automatic (375 rounds per minute) (AS-3)
Effective firing range100 metres (330 ft)
Feed system10-round box magazine
SightsIron sights

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "SMITH&WESSON C.A.W.S (U.S.A)". securityarms.com. March 15, 2001.
  2. ^ The Directory of the World's Weapons, Bookmart Ltd (1996), ISBN 1-85605-348-2, ISBN 978-1-85605-348-8