LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
High Standard Model 10
Photo: Tim Bessler · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
REC // INTEL FEED

HighStandardModel10

Combat Shotguns · United States · 1967
ADD TO COMPARE

HighStandardModel10

High Standard Model 10
High Standard Model 10 Photo: Tim Bessler · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
75
Ammunition Versatility
60
Capacity
70
Reliability
85
Handling
75
Breaching Capability
50
Pattern Control
65
Ergonomics
70
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraCold War
In service1967–1977
Operators4 countries
Quantity10
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
15/33
Cold War
47/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
75
Ammunition Versatility
60
Capacity
70
Reliability
85
Handling
75
Breaching Capability
50
Pattern Control
65
Ergonomics
70
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
High Standard Model 10
Production
1967–1977
Quantity
10
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
combat shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1967
  • DesignerAlferd Crouch
  • Weight (Empty)4.54 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersArgentine Army, Argentine Navy, Mexican Army, U.S. police forces, People's Defense Force (Myanmar)
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)40 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1967
  • Production End1977
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1967Production started
  2. 1977Production ended
59
years in service
10
years in production
10
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
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 straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources
📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the Combat Shotguns entry →