Valtro PM-5
| Valtro PM-5 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Service history | |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Valtro |
| Designed | 1980s |
| Manufacturer | Valtro |
| Produced | 1980s-Present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3 kg |
| Length | 901.7 mm |
| Cartridge | 12 gauge |
| Action | pump-action |
| Feed system | 7+1 round box magazine |
The Valtro PM-5 is a 12 gauge Italian pump-action shotgun manufactured by Valtro.
As a shotgun, the PM-5 rifle was developed by the Italian company Valtro and used by various police and military forces, including the French Navy. The PM-5 is almost unique in that it has a removable magazine, the magazine greatly improves the time and the balance of the charge. The Valtro PM-5 is available with either a fixed stock or a folding stock. The power system used by the PM-5 is conventional, manually operated. The tube under the barrel serves as a guide for scrolling. The loader holds 7 rounds, plus one in the chamber.
They are reportedly actually manufactured by Benelli. Imports has been banned for several years now but are used in Europe by numerous security forces. Both 7- and 10-round magazines have been manufactured, although the 7-round magazine is much more common.
Renowned for their simplicity, light weight and reliability, the shotgun has sold on the US market for as much as $1200.00. Currently PM-5 model produced by Brixia Shotgun in Italy, a company that bought Valtro Brand after it declared bankruptcy.[citation needed]