The TriStar Arms Viper G3 12 gauge walnut semi-auto shotgun (brand part no. 26100) is the wood-stocked model in the line, with a 28-inch barrel and a gas-operated action. The stock is high-grade Turkish walnut with cut checkering and a semi-gloss finish, finished with a rubber recoil pad and shim kits for fit. The receiver is Cerakote-finished, and the chambering accepts 3-inch shells, so one gun covers light target loads through heavy waterfowl loads. It is aimed at hunters and clay shooters who want a traditional wood stock on a dependable autoloader.

Key Specifications

• Gauge is 12 gauge, the standard choice for waterfowl, upland and clays.
• Barrel length is 28 inches, long enough for a smooth swing and a tight pattern with the supplied chokes.
• The action is gas-operated semi-automatic, and the bolt stays open after the last round is fired.
• The tubular, bottom-loading magazine holds five rounds, with a shot plug installed that unscrews with the magazine cap.
• Three Beretta/Benelli Mobil-style choke tubes (improved cylinder, modified and full) come with a choke box and wrench.
• The front sight is a fiber optic bead on a vent rib with a matted sight plane, which cuts glare and picks up the bird quickly.
• The primary safety is a crossbolt safety on the back of the trigger guard, where it blocks the trigger and hammer.
• Average weight is 6.9 lbs, which you will notice in how the gun carries and swings.
• The barrel and chamber are chrome-lined, which resists corrosion and wipes clean after a wet day afield.
• The stock is Turkish walnut with cut checkering and a semi-gloss finish, topped with a rubber recoil pad and shim kits for fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the walnut or the synthetic Viper G3? This is the walnut model, with a Turkish walnut stock, cut checkering and a semi-gloss finish. TriStar sells the same 12 gauge Viper G3 in a synthetic stock under a different item number.

What loads will it cycle? TriStar describes the Viper G3 as a gas-operated semi-automatic that handles light target loads through heavy waterfowl loads interchangeably.

Are choke tubes included? Yes. The Viper G3 uses a removable choke system with Beretta/Benelli Mobil-style threads and includes three choke tubes (improved cylinder, modified and full), a choke box and a wrench.

Buy the TriStar Viper G3 12 Gauge Walnut Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28-Inch Barrel

Walnut stock and a gas-operated action make this a Viper G3 that handles light and heavy loads alike. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more semi-auto shotguns from the shop.