Shangyu D.72

The Shangyu D.72, (: 1972年式弹枪; : 1972 Nián Shì Dàn Qiāng; lit.: '1972 Year Type Shotgun'), a Kodeshi  designed in the 1970s from the ground up as a rugged military shotgun. It is widely used by the public for sport shooting, hunting, and self-defense and used by law enforcement and military organizations within Kodeshia.

History
The Shangyu D.72 was introduced in 1973 as a low-cost replacement for the venerable Namgung D.35 which had been in service since the 1930s. Intended for use in harsh and dirty conditions, such as combat or hunting, the D.72 was designed to be easy to clean and maintain. A small number of these weapons were acquired by the Imperial Kodeshi Gendarmerie in 1970s and later small numbers were sold to the Imperial Kodeshi Army in 1980s.

Design
The D.72 is features a bottom-loading, side ejecting receiver and a tubular magazine under the barrel. It has dual action bars, internal hammer, and a bolt which locks into an extension in the barrel.

Variants

 * Shangyu D.72Y – The very earliest limit run pre-production prototype trials models, featured fixed stock.
 * Shangyu D.72 – Initial variant with synthetic fixed stocks, standard capacity model with five-shell tubular magazine.
 * Shangyu D.72Z – Law enforcement variant features a sturdier sear spring, carrier latch spring, and a forged steel extractor. They are equipped with polymer stocks which are fitted with sling mounts. They have a capacity increased for an seven-shell tubular magazine.
 * Shangyu D.72J – Military variant featuring modular design allowing changeable barrels, magazine tubes, and stocks for different purposes, such as urban combat and door breaching. Generally features a green synthetic polymer pistol grip and folding stock with sling mounts, s, and capacity increased for an eight-shell tubular magazine.

Users

 * Kodeshia - Imperial Kodeshi Gendarmerie, Imperial Kodeshi Army and Law enforcement organisations.