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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 590
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1970
- Service Entry Year1970
- Weight (Empty)3.4 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge12 gauge 2.75" shells
- Calibre18.5 mm
- Calibre Class12 gauge
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypePump Action
- Fire Modesmanual pump, single shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typecross-bolt safety
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length457 mm
- Sight Typebead front sight, rear notch
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
◆Construction4MOD.4
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialsynthetic polymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Modularityinterchangeable barrels, stock options
▤Features3MOD.3
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width203 mm
- Height254 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1970Production started
56
years in service
10
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries10country
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
18COMBAT SHOTGUNS7COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS8POLAND · ALL WEAPONS2PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Firearm mechanism where a sliding fore-end (foregrip) is moved back and forth to eject spent casings and chamber a new round.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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