October 30, 1999, 05:11 PM | #1 |
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This is a paramilitary type weapon that looks similar to an AR 15. It has a folding stock, carrying handle and is clip fed. It is semi-automatic with a pump in case of jams or when using low powered ammo (just like the Spas 12).
Was this sold in the States? I have seen it in Argentina and Italy but can find no record of it on the net. Would like to find one as I would like to acquire one. |
October 30, 1999, 10:23 PM | #2 |
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Yes they sold the Spas 15 here. post an ad on the bowers board in the nfa and non-nfa sections or maybe someone already has one for sale click the link to go to the board WWW.subguns.com good luck G.R.
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October 30, 1999, 11:18 PM | #3 |
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run a seach on the shotgun forum or expand the view to 20 days
i posted a link to the best SPAS place on the web dZ |
October 30, 1999, 11:56 PM | #4 |
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Speaking of Chris' SPAS Page, Chris just updated it with some new SPAS15 information. http://chris.cc/spas12.htm
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November 1, 1999, 07:51 AM | #5 |
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Yes the Franchi SPAS 15 was sold in the US, but only 120 to 180 were imported. I think they’ve been banned from further import (1996) so prices have rocketed since then.
You can still buy them here in the UK with a 24” barrel. Check out Chris Cooney’s site (above) for SPAS 15 information including a user’s manual I scanned recently. Also take a look at some SPAS 15 reviews (from UK magazines) on my site at http://homes.acmecity.com/rosie/show...84/spas15.html . For some reason it only works with Internet Explorer (not Netscape) and I haven’t got time to fix it. If you need the scans just email me. Prices in the US start around $4000. Check out some cool photos of the SPAS 15 with a sound suppressor at : http://personal.inet.fi/business/ref...ors/spas15.jpg and http://personal.inet.fi/business/ref...s/measure.html Also keep checking with www.gunsamerica.com for SPAS 15’s for sale. Mark. |
November 1, 1999, 09:06 PM | #6 |
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A very good friend of mine acquired one last year. Believe it or not he used it pheasant hunting! The only problem I can see is he cannot find parts for it. It is cool though. I could ask him about selling it, but more than likely if you don't have a really cool trade he won't part with it.
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November 2, 1999, 09:55 AM | #7 |
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the problem with using a SPAS 15 for pheasants, is the need to bring along a Jack Russel terrier.
One look at that gun and the birds go to ground in the nearest woodchuck hole! dZ |
November 2, 1999, 10:56 PM | #8 |
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He may take it again this year. I will have to get a picture and post it. I laughed til I cried. He just filled the sky with lead.
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