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1894 Dutch Army Revolver M.91
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Revolvers · 1893
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1894DutchArmyRevolverM.91

1894 Dutch Army Revolver M.91
1894 Dutch Army Revolver M.91 Photo: Ministerie van Defensie · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
10
Accuracy
30
Reliability
60
Capacity
20
Ergonomics
25
Durability
70
Concealability
80
Recoil Control
50
Calibre Versatility
5
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ManufacturerVickers Limited
CategoryRevolvers
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1893
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
40
Revolvers MASS Rating
64/64
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
185/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
10
Accuracy
30
Reliability
60
Capacity
20
Ergonomics
25
Durability
70
Concealability
80
Recoil Control
50
Calibre Versatility
5
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
1894 Dutch Army Revolver M.91
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1893–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
64
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
40
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1894
  • Service Entry Year1894
  • Weight (Empty)0.65 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)0.75 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge6.35×15.5mmSR Browning
  • Calibre6.35 mm
  • Case Length15.5 mm
  • Calibre Class6.35mm
  • Bullet Weight3.2 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modessingle-action
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Drum / Belt Capacity6
  • Trigger Typesingle-action
  • Safety Typemanual hammer block
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
  • Muzzle Velocity210 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy70
  • Effective Range (point)15 m
  • Maximum Range500 m
  • Sighting Range25 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
  • Barrel Length63 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:16 right-hand
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight Typefixed notch and blade
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
  • Overall Length190 mm
  • Receiver Materialsteel
  • Furniture Materialwood
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width35 mm
  • Height125 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1893Production started
133
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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