Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Benelli M1
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1985–2005
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1986
- Service Entry Year1986
- Weight (Empty)3.18 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.63 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge12 or 20-gauge shells or slugs
- Calibre18.5 mm
- Calibre Class12 or 20 gauge
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeInertia-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
- Magazine Capacity3
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length660 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights or ghost ring sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction3MOD.3
- Receiver Materialaluminum alloy
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
▤Features3MOD.3
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1986
- Production End2005
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1985Production started
- 2005Production ended
41
years in service
20
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
8COMBAT SHOTGUNS3COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS17ITALY · ALL WEAPONS12PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Firearm action type where the slide's rearward motion is driven by recoil energy alone, without a separate locking mechanism.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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