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BSmall arms
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Benelli M3larger figure on 0 of 2
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single sourcestock folded
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Benelli M3 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Combat shotgun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Italy[source] | — |
| In service | 1989–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Operation Ancient Babylon Battle of the Bridges of Nasiriyah[source] |
1,200 mm (47 in) 1,040 mm (41 in) ( stock folded )[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designed | 1980s[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Benelli[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1989–present[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 12 or 20-gauge shells or slugs[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Calibre | 12 or 20 gauge[source] | .308[source] |
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| Action | Pump action or recoil operated[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic[source] | — |
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| Feed system | 7+1 round tubular magazine (Military) 5+1 round (Civilian)[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Sights | — | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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