M1014

Benelli M4 Super 90 is developed in Italy by Benelli Armi Spa., and imported in the USA by Heckler&Koch USA,inc. In early 1999, US AARDEC (Army Armmament Research and Development Center), avarded contract for XM1014 Joint Service Combat Shotgun to Heckler&Koch USA,inc. Initially, some 20.000 units wil be shipped to US Marine Corps. Technically, Benelli M4 Super90 is a gas operated, smoothbore, magazine fed semi-auto shotgun. Barrel locking is achieved by rotating bolt with two lugs. M4 Super90 has dual gas cylinders, gas pistons and action rods for increased reliability. Low-power rounds, such as less-than-letal rubber slugs, may be cycled manually. Gun is field stripped without any additional tools. The telescopic stock may be replaced by pistol grip or hunting-style stocvk without any tools. Barrel has internal screw-in choke system for increased versatility. Standart sights are ghost-ring rear and blade front. Acessory weaver-style rail is installed at the top of the receiver. This rail may accept scopes, laser illuminators, night-vision sights etc. Gun is so designed that it can fire 3" and 2 3/4" (70 and 76 mm) shotshells of different power without any ajustments and in any combination. All surfaces is covered by non-reflective, wear and corrosiaon-resistant finish. Gun is very reliable in any weather conditions. --Modern Firearms
 * Type**: gas operated, semi-auto
 * Gauge**: 12 (chamber 3" - 76 mm)
 * Length:** 1010 mm (extended stock), 886 mm (closed stock)
 * Barrel length**: 470 mm
 * Weigth** 3.8 kg unloaded
 * Feeding**: 6 rounds in underbarrel tube magazine