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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Beretta 1301
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · MODERN ERA
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year2014
- Service Entry Year2014
- DesignerBeretta
- Weight (Empty)2.88 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.04 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersAlabama Department of Public Safety, Pennsylvania Game Commission, Internal Revenue Service
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge2.75" (70mm) or 3" (76mm)
- Calibre12 mm
- Case Length76 mm
- Calibre Classshotgun
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length475 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights, optic rail
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
◆Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialaluminum
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- ModularityMesa Tactical Urbino pistol grip stock, Optimachoke-HP chokes
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2014
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2014Production started
12
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
8COMBAT SHOTGUNS2MODERN ERA · COMBAT SHOTGUNS17ITALY · ALL WEAPONS10PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
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.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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