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Ithaca Mag-10
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IthacaMag-10

Combat Shotguns · United States · 1975
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IthacaMag-10

Ithaca Mag-10
Ithaca Mag-10 Photo: Surv1v4l1st (Talk|Contribs). Original uploader was Surv1v4l1st at en.wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
90
Ammunition Versatility
60
Capacity
75
Reliability
85
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
65
Pattern Control
50
Ergonomics
60
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerIthaca Gun Company
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraCold War
In service1975–1989
Operators2 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
71
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
11/33
Cold War
32/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
90
Ammunition Versatility
60
Capacity
75
Reliability
85
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
65
Pattern Control
50
Ergonomics
60
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Ithaca Mag-10
Prime contractor
Production
1975–1989
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
71
combat shotguns category
ⓘ 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 Year1975
  • Weight (Empty)5.1 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge10-Gauge (3½")
  • Calibre19.7 mm
  • Case Length88.9 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length812.8 mm
  • Sight TypeBrass bead
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1975
  • Production End1989
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1975Production started
  2. 1989Production ended
51
years in service
14
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
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.
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