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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Bars (hunting rifle)
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1960–2018
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · EARLY COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1967
- DesignerA.I. Nesterov
- Weight (Empty)3 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersUSSR, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Ukraine, USA
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.6×39mm; 7.62×39mm; .223 Remington
- Calibre5.6 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Safety Typemanual safety switch
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length600 mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeIron sights; Optical sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
▤Features2MOD.2
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1967
- Production End2018
- Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1960Production started
- 2018Production ended
66
years in service
58
years in production
5
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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