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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
Bergmann Simplex
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
33
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1897
- DesignerTheodor Bergmann
- Weight (Empty)1 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge8x18mm Simplex
- Calibre8 mm
- Case Length18 mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger Typesingle-action
◇Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Rifling Grooves6
◆Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length215.9 mm
▤Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production4,000
- Production Start1897
- Production End1914
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1897Production started
- 1914Production ended
129
years in service
17
years in production
4,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
479PISTOLS33PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · PISTOLS542GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS366PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
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