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Cosmopolitan Carbine
Photo: Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
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Bolt-Action Rifles · United States · 1859
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Cosmopolitan Carbine
Cosmopolitan Carbine Photo: Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
30
Effective Range
40
Reliability
50
Stopping Power
20
Durability
70
Ergonomics
10
Optics-Readiness
0
Calibre Versatility
10
Build Quality
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerCosmopolitan Arms
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1859
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
34
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
93/101
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
297/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
30
Effective Range
40
Reliability
50
Stopping Power
20
Durability
70
Ergonomics
10
Optics-Readiness
0
Calibre Versatility
10
Build Quality
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Cosmopolitan Carbine
Prime contractor
Production
1859–
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
93
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
34
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
  • Weight (Empty)4.2 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • Calibre7.62 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity830 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)800 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length600 mm
  • Rifling Grooves4
  • Sight Radius550 mm
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1859Production started
167
years in service
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
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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