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Ithaca Auto & Burglar
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IthacaAuto&Burglar

Combat Shotguns · United States · 1922
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IthacaAuto&Burglar

Ithaca Auto & Burglar
Ithaca Auto & Burglar Photo: ATF · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
30
Ammunition Versatility
20
Capacity
15
Reliability
75
Handling
50
Breaching Capability
10
Pattern Control
25
Ergonomics
40
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
ManufacturerIthaca Gun Company
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraInterwar Period
In service1922–1933
Operators1 countries
Quantity4,000
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
35
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
5/5
Interwar Period
105/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
30
Ammunition Versatility
20
Capacity
15
Reliability
75
Handling
50
Breaching Capability
10
Pattern Control
25
Ergonomics
40
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Ithaca Auto & Burglar
Prime contractor
Production
1922–1933
Quantity
4,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · INTERWAR PERIOD
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
35
combat shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1921
  • Weight (Empty)2 kg
  • Notable UsersBank guards, police, watchmen, messengers
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge20 gauge, 28 gauge
  • Calibre Class20 gauge, 28 gauge
▣Operation2MOD.2
◇Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
  • Barrel Length317 mm
◆Construction1MOD.1
  • Overall Length406 mm
▤Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production4,000
  • Production Start1922
  • Production End1933
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1922Production started
  2. 1933Production ended
104
years in service
11
years in production
4,000
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Firearm mechanism where the barrel and breech pivot open for loading/unloading, typically via a hinge at the frame.
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