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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Austen submachine gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1941
- Service Entry Year1942
- DesignerAustralian design based on British Sten and German MP40
- Weight (Empty)3.9 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersAustralia, Dutch East Indies, Rhodesia
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity32
- Cyclic Rate of Fire500
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity396 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length198 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Length (stock folded)552 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production19,914
- Production Start1942
- Production End1944
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1942Production started
- 1944Production ended
84
years in service
2
years in production
19,914
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
151MACHINE PISTOLS20WORLD WAR II · MACHINE PISTOLS29AUSTRALIA · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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