Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Valtro PM-5/PM-5-350
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
14
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
◎General1MOD.1
- DesignerValtro
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge12 gauge
- Calibre18.5 mm
- Case Length70 mm
- Calibre Class12 gauge
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypePump Action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
◇Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Barrel Length355 mm
◆Construction1MOD.1
▤Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1980
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Production started
- 2001First deployment: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
46
years in service
2
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
VALTRO PM-5/PM-5-350 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
40COMBAT SHOTGUNS14COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS86ITALY · ALL WEAPONS39PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Firearm mechanism where a sliding fore-end (foregrip) is moved back and forth to eject spent casings and chamber a new round.
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