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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Beretta 318
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
35
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1920
- Service Entry Year1920
- Weight (Empty)0.55 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.65 kg
- Notable UsersItalian officers, German command in Rome
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Calibre6.35 mm
- Case Length15 mm
- Bullet Weight5 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBlowback
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length60 mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typefixed iron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction3MOD.3
- Overall Length115 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood or alloy (later models)
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width25 mm
- Height100 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1920Production started
- 1955Production ended
106
years in service
35
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Beretta 318 
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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