Description
Franchi SPAS-15 — The Holy Grail of Combat Shotguns
The Franchi SPAS-15 (Special Purpose Automatic Shotgun) is widely considered one of the most desirable and collectible combat shotguns ever made. With fewer than 180 civilian units legally imported into the United States between 1989 and 1994, finding a transferable SPAS-15 is an extraordinary opportunity.
Dual-Mode Operation
Unlike any other shotgun, the SPAS-15 operates in two modes: semi-automatic for full combat cycling, and pump-action for reliable operation with low-pressure specialty rounds (less-lethal, door-breeching, signal). A simple lever switches between modes in seconds.
Detachable Box Magazine
The SPAS-15 was the first combat shotgun to use a 6-round detachable box magazine, allowing faster reloads than any tube-fed shotgun. The magazines are proprietary and extremely rare.
Collector and Investment Value
SPAS-15 values have appreciated dramatically: examples that sold for $1,500 in the 1990s now command $6,000–$10,000+ at auction. With the import ban permanent and only ~180 US civilian examples in existence, demand consistently outpaces supply.
Full Specifications
- Manufacturer: Luigi Franchi S.p.A. (Italy)
- Action: Dual-mode gas-operated semi-auto / pump-action
- Caliber: 12 Gauge (2¾”)
- Barrel Length: 18″
- Overall Length: 39.4″ (stock extended) / 29.5″ (stock folded)
- Weight: 8.6 lbs (empty)
- Capacity: 6-round detachable box magazine
- Stock: Tubular folding stock
- Import Period: 1989–1994 (banned by Bush import restrictions)
- US Civilian Units: Approximately 180
FFL transfer required. Contact our team at (609) 696-6326 to verify availability and condition. Photos available on request.
