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Manufacturer: Tanaka Works
Overall Length: 985 mm
Weight: 2,000 g
Material: HW resin + zinc die-cast + wood stock & fore-end
Magazine Capacity: 6 rounds
Firing Method: 7mm cap

●Includes 2 shotgun shell-type firing cartridges for M1897 ver.2

*Please note that the product weight and other specifications listed may vary slightly depending on the production lot.

Shotguns from the 1860s, the setting for Westerns, predominantly had a design where the number of barrels matched the number of rounds. Later, repeating shotguns, capable of repeated firing with a single barrel, appeared. A prime example is the M1897, designed by the master firearms designer John M. Browning. Its innovative design, featuring a pump-action mechanism, external hammer, and tubular magazine, also achieved cost reduction by keeping the finish within a practical range. Widely adopted by police and military forces, the Riot Gun proved its effectiveness in trench warfare during World War I.

While civilian versions primarily featured 30-inch barrels for hunting, 20-inch barrel models were also manufactured for law enforcement. These were the "Riot" models. Designed for riot control and maintaining public order, these short-barreled guns wreaked havoc in urban areas during the Roaring Twenties, a period of Prohibition.

This model replicates the earliest Riot Gun specifications that we previously sold. A distinctive feature is the rounded design of the stock's lower grip. Just like the original, it's handcrafted by woodworkers, and the buttplate has been newly manufactured and reproduced. Furthermore, the magazine tube's mounting method follows the early models, with an integrated connection and retention system at the barrel tip. The fore-end has been changed from the conventional clamp-on type to a design that secures with a screw from the side.

The "Early Riot Gun," which faithfully reproduces these early-model details, is now available in a heavy-weight version. Approximately 500g heavier than the ABS model, it eliminates the flexibility characteristic of resin, achieving a rigidity closer to that of a real firearm. The surface is made of heavy-weight resin with a coarse blast finish, further enhancing its texture. The wooden stock and fore-end feature a special finish that reproduces the look of a well-worn gun.

Furthermore, Ver.2 boasts improved operability. It achieves a piercing roar and stable firing thanks to its parallel double-cap primer system. The dynamic action of the carrier retrieving the shell simultaneously with the bolt's recoil, combined with the metallic sound of operation, exudes an addictive charm. Once you hold it, you'll be captivated by its power.

(※ 7mm cap primer firing system; M1897 ver.2 shotgun shells, 2 included)