Molot VEPR-12 WPA Anaheim, CA Import 12 Gauge Gas-Operated Semi-Auto Shotgun, 19 in Barrel, 3" Chamber
This Molot VEPR-12 is a Russia-made, AK/RPK-pattern, magazine-fed 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun imported by WPA (Wolf Performance Arms) in Anaheim, California. It is configured with a 19 in barrel, a 3" (12x76) chamber, and a cylinder bore, and it includes both a 10-round and a 5-round detachable box magazine.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: As-new condition with no signs of prior handling beyond what’s typical from inspection (see photos).
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows minimal markings consistent with previous handling or limited use. The bore is bright and clean.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 1x 10-round detachable box magazine
- 1x 5-round detachable box magazine
Built around a stamped steel, riveted Kalashnikov-style receiver, this VEPR-12 uses a gas-operated semi-automatic action and feeds from detachable box magazines. The receiver is marked with Molot-Oruzhie and Russian origin information along with the WPA Anaheim, CA import stamp.
This example is set up with iron sights in an AK-pattern layout, including a hooded/protected front sight post and a tangent rear sight leaf with numbered graduations. A top-mounted Picatinny-type rail section is present, along with additional rail capability noted on the gun.
The shotgun is chambered for 12x76 with a 3" chamber and uses a cylinder bore. Barrel length is 19 in, and the stated maximum capacity is 10+1.
Furniture includes a metal tubular side-folding triangle/skeleton-style stock with a rubber buttpad, along with a black polymer pistol grip and a ribbed polymer handguard/forend. One included magazine appears to be an SGM Tactical polymer magazine based on visible markings in the photos.