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The Iconic SPAS 12

Lord Vader

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The SPAS 12 was a law enforcement shotgun made by Franchi from the 1970's until the late 1980's. It was a dual mode semi automatic and pump action 12 gauge shotgun.

It came with many variants, including a fixed stock with pistol grip and 6+1 capacity. The most popular and valuable variant was the one with a 21.5" barrel, extended magazine tube to be an 8+1 capacity, and the top folding stock with a hook. The variant used in Jurassic Park was the 8+1, top folding stock without the hook.

In Jurassic Park, the SPAS 12 was used by the Game Warden, Robert Muldoon. Despite the fact that he never fired it throughout the course of the movie, it would appear that it had served him well prior to his death. The shotgun was used however, but the damage done to the pane of glass, as well as the sound it produced, didn't do the weapon justice.

It was discontinued in 1989 when Franchi was bought out by Benelli, and their law enforcement models were discontinued. Among the models discontinued were the SPAS 12, and several of its sister shotguns, such as the SPAS 15 (same as the 12, but magazine fed instead of tube), as well as the LAW 12, Franchi PA8 and Franchi PA7.

SPAS 15

LAW 12

PA8 and PA7

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Lord Vader
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So? What's your point? I snuck a Budweiser when I was 12.

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If anyone is wondering, no, I'm not an alcoholic.

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Well, I just don't like liquor at all. I have tasted wine at a church before, and don't like it. Why spend so much money on drink that you most likely have to FORCE yourself to like? Also, you save more money, too.

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Once again, it's all opinions. Remember, I'm the guy who likes country music. I love a drinking song (One in every crowd, Red Solo cup, and so on).

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Eh, still like to save money...

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Having a beer is a once in a while thing for most people. Usually a Friday after work or at a party. There's just the occassional alcoholohic. My friends wouldn't be surprised if I had a six pack once a month or so.

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Eh, some people have half a pack in one day but they're not alcoholics. Still, the only beer I like is ROOT beer... now I crave one...

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It's the people who get drunk all the time who are alcoholics. I could easily see myself getting my hands on a six pack and going through it in a few hours.

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...

Same with me and Dr. Pepper...

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I can go through half a pop bottle in one go and a few seconds. I went through a 2 litre bottle of root beer in a few minutes.

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Ehh... that really doesn't impress me...

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