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Combat Shotguns · South Africa · 1990
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
75
Ammunition Versatility
60
Capacity
85
Reliability
70
Handling
80
Breaching Capability
75
Pattern Control
65
Ergonomics
75
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin South Africa
ManufacturerTruvelo Armoury
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraCold War
In service1990
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
71
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
11/33
Cold War
32/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
75
Ammunition Versatility
60
Capacity
85
Reliability
70
Handling
80
Breaching Capability
75
Pattern Control
65
Ergonomics
75
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Neostead
Prime contractor
Production
1990–
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
71
combat shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • DesignerAnthony S. Neophytou and Heyns W. Stead
  • Weight (Empty)3.9 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • Cartridge12 gauge
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
◆Construction1MOD.1
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start2001
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1990Production started
36
years in service
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
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.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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