Serbu Super-Shorty
The Serbu Super-Shorty is a compact, stockless, pump-action AOW chambered in 12-gauge (2¾ and 3").[1] The basic architecture of most of the production models is based on the Mossberg Maverick 88 shotgun, with Mossberg 500 and Remington 870 receivers also available.[2][3] The shotgun features a spring-loaded, folding foregrip.[4] A 20-gauge model is available on special order.[4][5]
| Super-Shorty | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Shotgun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mark Serbu |
| Designed | Late 1989 |
| Manufacturer | Serbu Firearms |
| Produced | 1996—Present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1.8 kg (4 lb) |
| Length | 419 mm (16.5 in) |
| Barrel length | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Cartridge | 12 (3") and 20 (3") Gauge |
| Action | Pump action |
| Feed system | 2-5 shot magazine tube |
| Sights | None |
In the United States, civilian ownership transfers of the shotgun require a $5 tax stamp and registration as an Any Other Weapon (AOW) to be in compliance with the National Firearms Act.[6][7] As the weapon is originally manufactured without a shoulder stock, it is considered a smooth-bore handgun, and thus an AOW, rather than a short-barrelled shotgun.[7]
Users
Jordan: Several sold to the King of Jordan.[8]
United States: United States Army.[9]
See also
References
- David Crane. "SUPER-SHORTY 12-Gauge Mini-Shotgun by Serbu Firearms, Inc". Defense Review. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
- "Serbu Super Shorty Remigton 870 12 gauge". Archived from the original on 2008-06-27. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
- "Super Shorty (official site)". Archived from the original on 2011-02-08. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
- Long, Duncan (2004). Streetsweepers: The Complete Book of Combat Shotguns. Paladin Press. p. 103. ISBN 1-58160-436-X.
- "SUPER-SHORTY 20". Archived from the original on 2013-12-09. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
- "Buying NFA Items". Archived from the original on 2011-02-08. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
- "BATFE National Firearms Handbook, Sections 2.1.1 (page 5) and 2.1.5 (bottom of page 7)". BATFE. Retrieved 2018-04-18.
- Philip Morgan (January 3, 2014). "Tampa man grows business making and selling firearms". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- Serbu Firearms, Inc. Promotional Video (Tampa, Florida). Serbu Firearms, Inc. August 11, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
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