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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
MTs-255
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1993–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
10
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
◎General3MOD.3
- Service Entry Year1993
- DesignerTsKIB SOO
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
- Cartridge12, 20, 28, 32 gauge, and .410 bore
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeRevolver
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length755 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1993Production started
33
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
28COMBAT SHOTGUNS10POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS306RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS12PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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