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Old April 18, 2001, 09:04 PM   #1
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The NEOSTEAD. Info is from their website at http://users.iafrica.com/n/nj/njj741t/index.html



The NEOSTEAD is a 12 gauge pump action shotgun with bottom case ejection developed in South Africa over 6 years. Many of its features are not offered by any competitors, including ammunition selection and large magazine capacity in a small envelope.

"This is without exception, the most impressive fighting shotgun I have ever fired" - Peter Kokalis

"This weapon, for the first time in a long time, represents a really new concept in the gun sector" - Nick Steadman



Neostead Features

Selectable twin tube magazine
13 shot capacity
Overall length is 27 inches with full length barrel of 22.5 inches
Totally ambidextrous as all controls are centrally mounted
Pump action is reversed
Straight line stock with magazines above barrel
Negligible muzzle lift
Intergral carry handle houses ghost ring sights
High stength polymers for main external components
Boltless design
Sling swivels on top

Safety Features

Trigger safety locks trigger positively
Pump handle operates trigger disconnector
Pump lock
Firing pin positive return
Out of battery firing prevention
Reversed pump action



The NEOSTEAD shotgun represents a departure from conventional shotgun design that answers all the requirements for an effective compact weapon with none of the disadvantages of its predecessors. Thousands of rounds of ammunition have been expended in perfecting this shooting system.

Production

Production of the NEOSTEAD Shotgun has started and the first guns will be available in October 2001.


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