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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
Neostead
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
11
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
◎General2MOD.2
- DesignerAnthony S. Neophytou and Heyns W. Stead
- Weight (Empty)3.9 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
- Cartridge12 gauge
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypePump Action
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
- Magazine Capacity12
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length570 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start2001
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1990Production started
36
years in service
04 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
32COMBAT SHOTGUNS11COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS17SOUTH AFRICA · ALL WEAPONS39PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 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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