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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
Blüm machine gun
Country
Production
1930–1935
Quantity
2,698
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · INTERWAR PERIOD
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1929
- Weight (Empty)4.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)5.2 kg
- Notable UsersSoviet military
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge.22 Long Rifle
- Calibre5.6 mm
- Calibre Classrimfire
- RimfireYes
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBlowback
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity25
- Cyclic Rate of Fire1,200
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity330 m/s
- Effective Range (point)100 m
- Effective Range (area)200 m
- Maximum Range500 m
◆Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Iron SightsYes
▤Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1933
- Production End1935
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1930Production started
- 1935Production ended
96
years in service
5
years in production
2,698
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
123GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)23INTERWAR PERIOD · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)1576RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS67PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
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