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Beretta MAB 18/30
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BerettaMAB18/30

Bolt-Action Rifles · Italy · 1938
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BerettaMAB18/30

Beretta MAB 18/30
Beretta MAB 18/30 Photo: JustSomePics · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
30
Effective Range
25
Reliability
65
Stopping Power
50
Durability
70
Ergonomics
55
Optics-Readiness
20
Calibre Versatility
40
Build Quality
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Italy
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraInterwar Period
In service1938–1945
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
45
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
31/34
Interwar Period
264/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
30
Effective Range
25
Reliability
65
Stopping Power
50
Durability
70
Ergonomics
55
Optics-Readiness
20
Calibre Versatility
40
Build Quality
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Beretta MAB 18/30
Country
Production
1938–1945
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
45
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • First Production Year1938
  • Weight (Empty)3.9 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge9x19mm Parabellum
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Case Length19.15 mm
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
◆Construction1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1938Production started
  2. 1945Production ended
88
years in service
7
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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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