Serbu Super-Shorty
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The Super-Shorty is a compact, stockless, pump-action
shotgun chambered in 12-gauge (2¾ and 3"). Most production models are based on the Mossberg Maverick 88
shotgun, though some are made from Mossberg 500
and Remington 870
receivers
. The shotgun features a spring-loaded, folding foregrip
. A 20-gauge
model is available on special order.
In the United States, civilian ownership of the shotgun usually requires a $5 tax stamp and registration as an Any Other Weapon to be in compliance with the National Firearms Act
. As the weapon is originally manufactured without a shoulder stock, it considered a smooth-bore handgun, and thus an AOW, rather than a short-barrelled shotgun.
Pump-action
A pump-action rifle or shotgun is one in which the handgrip can be pumped back and forth in order to eject a spent round of ammunition and to chamber a fresh one. It is much faster than a bolt-action and somewhat faster than a lever-action, as it does not require the trigger hand to be removed from...
shotgun chambered in 12-gauge (2¾ and 3"). Most production models are based on the Mossberg Maverick 88
Mossberg Maverick
The Maverick 88 is a less costly to manufacture, simplified version of the pump action, 12 gauge Mossberg 500 shotgun. Factory Maverick 88's feature a black, synthetic only stock and forearm, cylinder bore , and cross-bolt safety...
shotgun, though some are made from Mossberg 500
Mossberg 500
Mossberg 500 is a series of shotguns manufactured by O.F. Mossberg & Sons. The 500 series comprises widely varying models of hammerless, pump action repeaters, all of which share the same basic receiver and action, but differ in bore size, barrel length, choke options, magazine capacity, and...
and Remington 870
Remington 870
The Remington Model 870 is a U.S.-made pump-action shotgun manufactured by Remington Arms Company, Inc. It is widely used by the public for sport shooting, hunting, and self-defense. It is also commonly used by law enforcement and military organizations worldwide.-Development:The Remington 870 was...
receivers
Receiver (firearms)
In firearms terminology, the receiver is the part of a firearm that houses the operating parts. The receiver usually contains the bolt carrier group, trigger group, and magazine port. In most handguns, the receiver, or frame, holds the magazine well or rotary magazine as well as the trigger mechanism...
. The shotgun features a spring-loaded, folding foregrip
Foregrip
A foregrip is the grip on the front of a firearm that helps to control the gun, and prevent burns from the barrel during firing. A vertical foregrip can also allow for easier horizontal movement of the firearm, as it creates a firmer grasping point than conventional hand guards. Some firearms...
. A 20-gauge
20-gauge shotgun
The 20-gauge shotgun is a type of smoothbore shotgun that is smaller in caliber than a 12 gauge. It takes 20 lead balls of the diameter of a 20-gauge shotgun bore to equal 1 pound, while it only takes 12 lead balls of the diameter of a 12-gauge shotgun bore to equal the same amount...
model is available on special order.
In the United States, civilian ownership of the shotgun usually requires a $5 tax stamp and registration as an Any Other Weapon to be in compliance with the National Firearms Act
National Firearms Act
The National Firearms Act , 73rd Congress, Sess. 2, ch. 757, , enacted on June 26, 1934, currently codified as amended as , is an Act of Congress that, in general, imposes a statutory excise tax on the manufacture and transfer of certain firearms and mandates the registration of those firearms. The...
. As the weapon is originally manufactured without a shoulder stock, it considered a smooth-bore handgun, and thus an AOW, rather than a short-barrelled shotgun.