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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
Valmet 412
Category
Country
Production
1970–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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 & Calibre1MOD.1
- Calibre18.53 mm
◈Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
▣Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Iron SightsYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1970Production started
56
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
61COMBAT SHOTGUNS21COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS32FINLAND · ALL WEAPONS77PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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