Vepr-12

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Molot Vepr-12 - 12 gauge

Vepr-12 is the Russian 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun, based on the RPK machine gun. This shotgun was used by Russian mass murderer Dmitry Vinogradov, during the November 7, 2012 massacre in Moscow, currently, the deadliest spree shooting in modern Russia, committed by single gunman.

Specifications

(2003 - Present)

• Type: Semi-automatic shotgun

• Caliber: 12 Gauge 3-inch [18.5 x 76-mm].

• Weight: 4,2-4,55 kg

• Length: 867-1227 mm

• Barrel length: 12- [305 mm], 19- [483-mm] or 22.4-inch [567-mm].

• Feed System: 2-, 5-, 8-, 10-, and 12-round box magazines; 20 and 25 round detachable drum.

• Fire Modes: Semi-automatic

Name	Barrel Length	Overall Length	Weight	Furniture
VEPR-12-01	19-inch [483-mm] barrel	38.5 inches [978-mm]	9.7 lbs [4.4 kg]	Two-Strut Metal Stock and polymer forend
VEPR-12-02	19-inch [483-mm] barrel	38.5 inches [978-mm] Extended	9.7 lbs [4.4 kg]	Fixed Two-Strut Folding Metal Stock (welded open) and polymer forend
VEPR-12-03	19-inch [483-mm] barrel	38.5 inches [978-mm] Extended 28.7 in [728-mm] Folded	9.7 lbs [4.4 kg]	Two-Strut Folding Metal Stock, polymer forend, and installed 922r parts
VEPR-12-04	12-inch [305 mm]	34 inches [867 mm] Extended 23.6 in [601 mm] Folded	9.3 lbs [4.2 kg]	Two-Strut Folding Metal Stock and polymer forend
VEPR-12-07	22.4-inch [567-mm] barrel	38.5-inches [978-mm]	9.7 lbs [4.4 kg]	Fixed polymer stock and polymer forend
VEPR-12-11	19-inch [483-mm] barrel	42 inches [1070-mm]	9.7 lbs [4.4 kg]	Thumbhole wooden stock and wooden forend
VEPR-12-12	22.4-inch [567-mm] barrel	45.4 inches [1153-mm]	9.7 lbs [4.4 kg]	Thumbhole wooden stock and wooden forend

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The Vepr-12 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Video Game

Game Title	Appears as	Note	Release Date
Survarium	Vepr-12		2015

See Also

• Vyatskie Polyany Machine Building Plant "Molot"