Armsel Striker
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The Armsel Striker is a unique, drum-fed combat shotgun designed by Hilton Walker in South Africa during the early 1980s. The Striker features a revolving 12-round drum magazine, a mechanism similar to a revolver, but with a spring-loaded winding system to cycle rounds, allowing for rapid firing. This distinctive configuration gave it a high-capacity advantage over traditional shotguns, and it was designed to provide close-range firepower in police and military operations.
The Striker saw limited production and went through several iterations, including the improved model known as the Protecta. Armsel, a South African company, produced the shotgun primarily for local law enforcement, although it was later exported to various other countries in small quantities. Due to issues with reloading speed and the complex winding mechanism, the Striker and its variants remained relatively niche, mostly used by specialized police units in urban environments and for crowd control purposes.
The Armsel Striker gained notoriety for its intimidating appearance and powerful drum-fed design, which led to it being featured prominently in movies, television, and video games, often depicted as a fearsome weapon in close-combat scenarios. This media presence cemented its status as an iconic shotgun despite its limited practical adoption. Due to its unusual design and potential for high-capacity fire, the Striker faced legal restrictions in some countries, which further contributed to its reputation as a powerful but controversial firearm.
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