Valtro PM-5/PM-5-350
| 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 | |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Length | 901.7 mm |
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| Cartridge | 12 gauge |
| Action | pump-action |
| Feed system | 7+1 round box magazine |
The Valtro PM-5 is an Italian pump-action shotgun manufactured by Valtro.
Shotgun, 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 7 rounds, plus one in the chamber.
They are reportedly actually manufactured by Benelli. Import has been banned for several years now but are used in Europe by numerous Security forces. It is unusual in that it takes a detachable box magazine. Both 7- and 10-round magazines have been manufactured, although the 7-round magazine is much more common.
Renowned for their simplicity, lightweight and reliability, this pump action 12 GA 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 declare bankruptcy. In Canada, Brixia Shotguns and famous Valtro PM-5, distributed by Savminter Enterprises.