Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
43 M. repeating rifle
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1943–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1943
- Service Entry Year1943
- Weight (Empty)4 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge8×56mmR
- Calibre8 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight12.8 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Practical Rate of Fire10
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
- Muzzle Velocity730 m/s
- Muzzle Energy3,400
- Effective Range (point)600 m
- Effective Range (area)800 m
- Maximum Range2,000 m
- Sighting Range800 m
- Penetration10 mm
- Accuracy2
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length600 mm
- Rifling Twist1:250 mm
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Sight Radius480 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1943
- Variants0
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width80 mm
- Height220 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1943Production started
83
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 8 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
175BOLT-ACTION RIFLES6WORLD WAR II · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES12HUNGARY · ALL WEAPONS202PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources