Originally developed in the 1980s, the USAS-12 takes many design cues from Maxwell Atchisson's 1970s vintage Atchisson Assault Shotgun, being a gas-operated magazine fed shotgun patterned after the M-16/AR-15 family of rifles, in particular arranging the firearm to put the barrel as close in line with the shoulder as possible to diminish felt recoil. Unlike the semi-automatic "destructive device" variation, this example is a true fully automatic military variation with a capability of 400-450 rounds per minute, designed to provide sustained firepower in a close-combat scenario, and is a machine gun by ATF standards. Elevation adjustable pin front and windage adjustable peep rear sights, with the former in a hooded post and the latter inside an integral carry handle, with a reversible cocking handle and ejector port cover, maker markings on the left of the receiver and the model, 12 gauge 2 3/4 inch chamber, and importer markings on the right. The handguard is ribbed and ventilated, with an AR-style trigger group and pistol grip and a fixed plastic buttstock with a ribbed rubber buttplate. Currently affixed with its included detachable 20-round drum magazine. Includes plastic muzzle cap. This example is consecutively serial numbered to Lot 3375. Provenance: The Al Walker Collection

Excellent, retains 99% original matte gray phosphate finish with some light handling marks. The stock and grip are also excellent with minimal handling marks. Functions as it should in semi-automatic and automatic modes, mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a “RESTRICTED-POST ‘86”, National Firearms Act (NFA) Class 3, Fully Automatic Weapon, that is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478. This weapon is currently registered as being "RESTRICTED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE" and as such can only be purchased by qualifying government agencies (such as law enforcement or military organizations) and FFL/SOT Dealers with proper request credentials from said agencies.