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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
Mossberg 183
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1947–1986
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · EARLY COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
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
◎General2MOD.2
- First Production Year1947
- Weight (Empty)2.495 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Cartridge.410 bore, 2½ & 3"
- Calibre10.4 mm
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modesbolt-action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity2
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length584 mm
- Threaded BarrelYes
◆Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production2
- Production Start1947
- Production End1986
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1947Production started
- 1986Production ended
79
years in service
39
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
104COMBAT SHOTGUNS10EARLY COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS2295UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS104PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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