Smith & Wesson Model 3000
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| origin = Japan
| type = Pump-action shotgun
| is_ranged = YES
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| manufacturer = Howa Machinery
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| production_date = 1979–1986
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| cartridge = 12 and 20 gauge
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| barrels = {{convert|28|or|30|in|cm|abbr=on}} (12 ga.)
{{convert|26|or|28|in|cm|abbr=on}} (20 ga.)
{{convert|18|or|20|in|cm|abbr=on}} (slug gun)
| action = Pump action
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| feed = Tube magazine (4-round)
| sights = Bead; optional open sights on slug gun
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The Smith & Wesson Model 3000 is a pump-action shotgun offered by Smith & Wesson during the 1970s and 1980s. The shotguns were manufactured in Japan by Howa Machinery.{{cite web |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/New+and+improved%2c+old+and+proven%3a+our+handgun+editor+applauds+Smith+%26...-a0164325259 | title=New and improved, old and proven: our handgun editor applauds Smith & Wesson's latest update for 2007 |date=July 1, 2007 |authorlink=Massad Ayoob |first=Massad |last=Ayoob |work=Guns Magazine |via=thefreelibrary.com |accessdate=June 19, 2020}}
History
The Model 3000 was available in 12 and 20 gauge, chambering {{convert|2+3/4|or|3|in|cm|abbr=on}} shotshells. A "slug gun" variant chambered for {{frac|2|3|4}}-inch shells with a magazine extension and a shorter barrel was offered in 12 gauge only, with optional open sights.
Sportsman and tactical versions were produced; the tactical versions were used by some American police departments. Like the semi-automatic Model 1000 that was offered during the same era, the Model 3000 was sold for a short time by Mossberg after it was discontinued by Smith & Wesson.{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54364664/walter-craig-inc-advertisement/ |title=(advertisement) |publisher=Walter Craig, Inc. |newspaper=Selma Times-Journal |location=Selma, Alabama |page=C7 |date=October 16, 1988 |accessdate=June 28, 2020 |via=newspapers.com}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uMf0u6CjZ8 S&W 3000 Pump Shotgun in 12 gauge] via YouTube
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTYb5pwWV2o S&W model 3000 with Speedfeed stock] via YouTube
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyrfxTfIWis S&W 3000 Shotgun Review] (tactical version) via YouTube
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