Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Colt SCAMP
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
53
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
83
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Cartridge.22 Scamp (5.56×29mm)
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length29 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire Modesselective-fire (including three-shot burst)
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity27
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Effective Range (point)44.988 m
- Maximum Range1,724.985 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length23.2 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length289.814 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production1
- Production Start1971
- Production End1971
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1971Production started
55
years in service
0
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
209MACHINE PISTOLS53COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS2336UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS32PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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.
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