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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 185
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1947–1964
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · EARLY COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1947
- Weight (Empty)2.83 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge20 gauge, 2¾"
- Calibre15.6 mm
- Case Length70 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity2
- Safety Typemanual trigger-block safety switch
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Effective Range (point)91.44 m
- Effective Range (area)41.15 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length660.4 mm
- Sight TypeGold Bead
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Furniture MaterialAmerican Walnut
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- ModularityTakedown design
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1947
- Production End1964
- Variants9
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1947Production started
- 1964Production ended
79
years in service
17
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
96COMBAT SHOTGUNS8EARLY COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS1985UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS39PERFORMANCE/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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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