NRA Gun of the Week: Midland Arms Shotgun

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posted on April 14, 2018
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Midland Arms is bringing to market the Backpack—a 12-ga., single-shot break-action shotgun that folds to a compact size—a design replicating Beretta’s discontinued Model 412 series. The scattergun is an incredibly versatile tool that can be used for myriad applications. Midland Arms says center-fire and rimfire barrels will be available soon, which will make this firearm a great option for the prepper, minimalist, hunter and weekend plinker. MSRP for the backpack and .410 bore and 20-gauge chamberings is about $150. To learn more, check out this week’s NRA Gun of the Week video hosted by American Rifleman’s Christopher Olsen.  

Specifications:
Importer: Midland Arms
Manufacturer: Khan Arms
Model: Backpack
Chambering: 12 ga., 3”
Action Type: break-action, single-shot shotgun
Barrel: 26”, blued steel
Sights: brass bead front
Trigger: 7-lb., 13-oz. pull
Stock: black synthetic
Weight: 4 lbs., 14 ozs.
MSRP: $149.95

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