Brixia PM-5

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Brixia PM-5
Type Shotgun
Place of originItaly
Service history
Wars War in Afghanistan
Production history
Designer Brixia Shotguns
Designed1980s
Manufacturer Brixia
Produced1980s-Present
Specifications
Mass3 kg

Cartridge 12 gauge
Action pump-action
Feed system7+1 round box magazine

The Brixia PM-5 is an Italian pump-action shotgun manufactured by Brixia Shotguns.

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Shotgun, PM-5 rifle was developed by the Italian Company used by various police and military forces, including the French Navy. [1] 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 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.

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 PM-5, distributed by Savminter Enterprises.

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References

  1. Pickard, Geordie (10 October 2015). "BRIXIA PM-5: A VALTRO BY ANY OTHER NAME..." Calibre Magazine. Retrieved 13 November 2025.