Rock Island Armory VR80 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun - 20" Barrel, AR-12 Controls, Threaded, Flip-Up Sights, 5+1
This Rock Island Armory VR80 stands out as a feature-rich 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun imported by Rock Island Armory and manufactured by Derya Arms in Turkiye. It pairs an AR-12 style control layout with a short-stroke gas system that uses interchangeable rings, a 20" threaded barrel with a spiral-fluted shroud, and a full-length top Picatinny rail with flip-up sights. It comes with two 5-round steel magazines, two choke tubes, and key gas system components.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What's Included
- 2x 5-round steel detachable box magazines (VR80-compatible)
- RIA Imports screw-in choke tubes: Full and Cylinder
- Interchangeable gas system components: heavy-load gas ring and knurled gas plug
Manufactured by Derya Arms in Turkey and imported by APINTL/Rock Island Armory, this VR80 is marked 12 Ga. 3" and proof tested. The aluminum receiver wears a black finish, and the build features quality fitment with proven Turkish manufacture and RIA import oversight.
The short-stroke gas operating system is designed with interchangeable rings for tuning to light or heavy loads. This example includes the heavy-load gas ring and the knurled gas plug, giving the owner practical flexibility. Feeding is via detachable steel box magazines, and capacity is 5+1.
The 20" barrel is threaded and enclosed by a spiral-fluted barrel shroud with a threaded muzzle and knurled cap/adapter. An interchangeable choke system supports pattern tuning; included are Full and Cylinder RIA screw-in choke tubes.
Controls mirror the AR-12 platform with a familiar layout: bolt catch/release, magazine release, and selector, plus an ambidextrous safety. The shotgun features a ventilated aluminum forend secured to the barrel shroud and a full-length top Picatinny rail that bridges the receiver and handguard. Sighting is handled by flip-up front and rear sights. The fixed polymer thumbhole stock includes a rubber buttpad, and the length of pull is 14.5".