Smith & Wesson Model 1000

The Smith & Wesson Model 1000 is a semi-automatic shotgun offered in 12 and 20 gauge by Smith & Wesson during the 1970s and 1980s. The shotguns were developed and manufactured in Japan by Howa Machinery.[2]

Smith & Wesson Model 1000
A 12-gauge 1000T
TypeSemi-automatic shotgun
Place of originJapan
Production history
ManufacturerHowa Machinery
Producedc. 1973–1985
Variants1000T (trap)
1000S (skeet)
Specifications
Mass8 lb (3.6 kg) (12 ga. 30" barrel)
7+12 lb (3.4 kg) (12 ga. 28" barrel)
6+12 lb (2.9 kg) (20 ga. 28" barrel)
Length48 in (120 cm) (28" barrel)
Barrel length26, 28, 30 in (66, 71, 76 cm)

Cartridge12 and 20 gauge
ActionSemi-automatic
Feed systemTube magazine
SightsFront- and mid-beads
References[1]

History

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The Model 1000 was available in 12-gauge and 20-gauge, with trap (1000T) and skeet (1000S) variants. Both gauges were offered with 2+34-inch (7.0 cm) chambers; the 12-gauge was also sold with a 3-inch (7.6 cm) chamber for magnum shotshells.[1]

The Model 1000 was offered by Smith & Wesson from 1973 to 1985.[3] It was subsequently sold by Mossberg for a few additional years.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Model 1000 Autoloading Shotguns (information booklet). Springfield, Massachusetts: Smith & Wesson. 1977.
  2. ^ "Smith & Wesson Model 1000 Shotgun". American Rifleman. July 19, 2010. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  3. ^ "Mossberg (or S&W) Model 1000 owners manual". mossbergowners.com. February 4, 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "Fixing The S&W/Mossberg Model 1000". gun-tests.com. April 17, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  5. ^ "Turner's (advertisement)". The News-Pilot. San Pedro, California. September 16, 1987. p. D3. Retrieved June 28, 2020 – via newspapers.com. MOSSBERG 1000 12 Ga. SHOTGUN (Formerly Sold As Smith & Wesson 1000)
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