| S&W Assault Shotgun | |
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| Type | Shotgun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1980s |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Variants | AS-1 (Semi auto) AS-2 (Semi auto with burst) AS-3 (Burst with full auto) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 9.75lbs |
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| Cartridge | 12-gauge 12-gauge flechette |
| Action | Short recoil |
| Rate of fire | Semi (AS-1) Semi & 3 round burst (AS-2) 3 round burst & full automatic (AS-3) |
| Feed system | 10 rounds |
| Sights | Iron |
The S&W AS is a 12 gauge select fire shotgun manufactured by Smith & Wesson. Its layout is similar to the M16 rifle and fed from a 10 round magazine[1]. The S&W AS was a rival to the Heckler & Koch HK CAWS[2].