Combat Shotgun

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A 'combat shotgun is a shotgun that is intended for use in an offensive role, typically by a military force. The earliest shotguns specifically designed for combat were the trench guns or trench shotguns issued in World War I. While limited in range, the multiple projectiles typically used in a shotgun shell provide increased hit probability unmatched by other small arms.

Contents 1 Models 1.1 Winchester City-Killer 1.2 Unnamed drum-magazine model 1.3 H&K CAWS 1.4 Pancor Jackhammer 1.5 Neostead 1.6 SPAS-12

[edit] Models

[edit] Winchester City-Killer

A Winchester City-Killer 12 gauge combat shotgun, bullpup variant. In excellent condition, it has the optional DesertWarfare environmental sealant modification for extra reliability.

[edit] Unnamed drum-magazine model

This model has a large drum magazine, a fire selector switch located inside the trigger guard, and a protruding muzzle-brake of the barrel and is found mostly on the East Coast.

[edit] H&K CAWS

The Heckler & Koch HK CAWS (H&K CAWS) is a prototype automatic shotgun—designed as a combat shotgun—co-produced by Heckler & Koch and Winchester/Olin during the 1980s. It was Heckler & Koch's entry in to the U.S military's Close Assault Weapon System program.

[edit] Pancor Jackhammer

The Jackhammer, despite its name, is an easy to control shotgun even when fired on full automatic. The popular bullpup design, which places the magazine behind the trigger, makes the weapon well balanced and easy to control.

[edit] Neostead

	The following is based on Fallout Tactics and some details might contradict canon.

An automatic, 12 gauge military shotgun. The best weapon for close quarters, except for a flamethrower.

[edit] SPAS-12

	The following is based on Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel and has not been confirmed by canon sources.

The SPAS-12 was designed in the late 1970s by the Italian company Luigi Franchi Spa as a special purpose, military and police close combat weapon (actually, SPAS stands for Sporting Purpose Automatic Shotgun, or Special Purpose Automatic Shotgun, depending on the source). This two-handed shotgun rapidly fires a thick, deadly blast of pellets.