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Bergmann 1896
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Pistols · Germany · 1896
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Bergmann1896

Bergmann 1896
Bergmann 1896 Photo: Self Loader · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
30
Accuracy
45
Magazine Capacity
20
Reliability
60
Concealability
70
Ergonomics
35
Recoil Control
50
Maintenance Ease
75
Modularity
10
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Germany
CategoryPistols
In service1896
Operators6 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
46
Pistols MASS Rating
504/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
30
Accuracy
45
Magazine Capacity
20
Reliability
60
Concealability
70
Ergonomics
35
Recoil Control
50
Maintenance Ease
75
Modularity
10
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Bergmann 1896
Category
Country
Production
1896–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
46
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • DesignerLouis Schmeisser
  • Weight (Empty)1.13 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction4MOD.4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1896Production started
130
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 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.
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.
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