Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Benelli M3
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1989–
Quantity
27
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
4
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1989
- Service Entry Year1989
- Weight (Empty)3.27 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge12 or 20-gauge shells or slugs
- Calibre Class12 or 20 gauge
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypePump Action
- Fire Modessemi-automatic or pump-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Sight Typeopen sights, ghost ring (diopter) sights, reflex, low magnification telescope
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction3MOD.3
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitystock options, barrel lengths, optic mounts, tactical accessories
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1989
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1989Production started
- 2004First deployment: Battle of the Bridges of Nasiriyah
37
years in service
27
units produced
17
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
BENELLI M3 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries17country
06 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
12COMBAT SHOTGUNS4COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS24ITALY · ALL WEAPONS12PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Firearm mechanism where a sliding fore-end (foregrip) is moved back and forth to eject spent casings and chamber a new round.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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