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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Chauchat-Ribeyrolles 1918 submachine gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · WORLD WAR I
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1918
- DesignerRibeyrolles, Sutter and Chauchat (RSC)
- Weight (Empty)4 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge8mm Lebel (8×50mm R)
- Calibre8 mm
- Case Length50 mm
- Calibre ClassFull-power rifle
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity16
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length340 mm
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length575 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1914First deployment: World War I
- 1918Production started
108
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · World War I
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
216MACHINE PISTOLS8WORLD WAR I · MACHINE PISTOLS609FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS213PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
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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