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Combat Shotguns · Italy · 1984
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Beretta682

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
75
Ammunition Versatility
85
Capacity
60
Reliability
90
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
50
Pattern Control
80
Ergonomics
65
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Italy
ManufacturerBeretta
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraCold War
In service1984
Operators6 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
9/33
Cold War
24/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
75
Ammunition Versatility
85
Capacity
60
Reliability
90
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
50
Pattern Control
80
Ergonomics
65
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Beretta 682
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1984–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
combat shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1984
  • Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1984Production started
42
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Firearm mechanism where the barrel and breech pivot open for loading/unloading, typically via a hinge at the frame.
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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