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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
coach gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
7
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
◎General2MOD.2
- First Production Year1858
- Notable UsersDoc Holliday, Wyatt Earp, various law enforcement agencies
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge12 gauge
- Calibre18.5 mm
- Calibre Class12 gauge (0.729 in)
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBreak Action
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Magazine Capacity2
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity400 m/s
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)50 m
- Maximum Range200 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length457.2 mm
- Sight TypeBead
- Iron SightsYes
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1858
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1858Production started
168
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 38 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries38country
ArgentinaRETIRED
AustraliaRETIRED
AustriaRETIRED
BelgiumRETIRED
BrazilRETIRED
CanadaRETIRED
ChileRETIRED
Czech RepublicRETIRED
DenmarkRETIRED
FinlandRETIRED
FranceRETIRED
GermanyRETIRED
GreeceRETIRED
HungaryRETIRED
IndiaRETIRED
IrelandRETIRED
IsraelRETIRED
ItalyRETIRED
JapanRETIRED
MalaysiaRETIRED
MexicoRETIRED
New ZealandRETIRED
NorwayRETIRED
PhilippinesRETIRED
PolandRETIRED
PortugalRETIRED
RussiaRETIRED
SerbiaRETIRED
SingaporeRETIRED
South AfricaRETIRED
South KoreaRETIRED
SpainRETIRED
SwedenRETIRED
SwitzerlandRETIRED
TurkeyRETIRED
UkraineRETIRED
United KingdomRETIRED
United StatesRETIRED 05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
106COMBAT SHOTGUNS7PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS2365UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS12PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 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 firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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