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Colt SCAMP
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Machine Pistols · United States · 1971
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ColtSCAMP

Colt SCAMP
Colt SCAMP Photo: Dollarstoredaniel · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
30
Full-Auto Control
25
Magazine Capacity
45
Concealability
60
Accuracy
40
Reliability
20
Ergonomics
35
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
15
Origin United States
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1971–1971
Operators1 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
35
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
53/53
Cold War
209/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
30
Full-Auto Control
25
Magazine Capacity
45
Concealability
60
Accuracy
40
Reliability
20
Ergonomics
35
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
15
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Colt SCAMP
Production
1971–1971
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
53
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
83
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
35
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1969
  • DesignerHenry A. Into
  • Weight (Empty)1.02 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)1.47 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Effective Range (point)44.988 m
  • Maximum Range1,724.985 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production1
  • Production Start1971
  • Production End1971
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1971Production started
55
years in service
0
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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