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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
IZh-81
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1993–2000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1993
- DesignerS. G. Antonov; V. P. Votyakov; V. F. Sentyakov
- Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
- Notable Usersprivate security companies in Russia, Bangladesh Police, Bosnian police, Kazakhstan customs
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge12 gauge (12/70mm)
- Calibre18.53 mm
- Calibre Class12 gauge
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypePump Action
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity4
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length700 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
- Furniture Materialbeech stock and fore-end
▤Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1993
- Production End2000
- Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1993Production started
- 2000Production ended
33
years in service
7
years in production
4
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
61COMBAT SHOTGUNS23POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS479RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS12PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm mechanism where a sliding fore-end (foregrip) is moved back and forth to eject spent casings and chamber a new round.
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