Neostead 2000 Dual-Tube Pump Shotgun

Published on June 29, 2018
Duration: 21:40

The Neostead 2000 is a rare South African bullpup shotgun featuring a unique dual-tube 12+1 capacity and an innovative forward-pump action for safety. Despite its advanced design, including ambidextrous controls and a special unloading button, its internal complexity led to practical limitations and limited production. Testing revealed potential feeding malfunctions and a cheek-slap risk, highlighting the trade-offs between innovation and reliability.

Quick Summary

The Neostead 2000 is a rare South African bullpup shotgun with a 12+1 dual-tube capacity and a unique forward-pump action for safety. Developed in the 1990s, its innovative design faced reliability challenges due to internal complexity, limiting its production and widespread adoption.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: The Neostead 2000
  2. 00:53Design: Bullpup & Dual Tubes
  3. 02:18Magazine System & Loading
  4. 04:31Forward Pump Action Safety
  5. 06:20Ambidextrous Features
  6. 07:17Internal Cycling Explained
  7. 13:31Unique Manufacturing Processes
  8. 15:00Range Testing & Impressions
  9. 19:38Malfunction Analysis & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Neostead 2000 shotgun?

The Neostead 2000 is a rare, South African-designed dual-tube bullpup pump-action shotgun developed in the mid-1990s. It features a 12+1 capacity and an innovative forward-pump action for enhanced safety.

What makes the Neostead 2000's pump action unique?

Unlike traditional shotguns, the Neostead 2000 uses a forward-then-back pump motion. This is a safety feature for bullpups, moving the shooter's hand away from the muzzle during the open cycle.

What is the capacity of the Neostead 2000 shotgun?

The Neostead 2000 has a high capacity of 12+1 rounds, achieved through its unique dual-magazine tube system located above the barrel, with each tube holding six 12-gauge shells.

Why was the Neostead 2000 not more successful?

Despite its innovative design, the Neostead 2000 suffered from significant internal mechanical complexity, particularly in its feeding system, which led to reliability issues and limited its practical success and production.

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