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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
Smith & Wesson Model 3000
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1979–1986
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
17
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
◎Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Cartridge12 and 20 gauge
- Calibre Class12 gauge, 20 gauge
◈Operation2MOD.2
- Action TypePump Action
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
▣Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length711 mm
- Sight TypeBead; optional open sights on slug gun
- Iron SightsYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1979Production started
- 1986Production ended
47
years in service
7
years in production
04 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
53COMBAT SHOTGUNS17COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS76JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS39PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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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