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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
CZ 452
Category
Country
Production
1956–2017
Quantity
453
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
97
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1956
- DesignerJosef Koucký (1904-1989)
- Notable UsersAustralian Air Force Cadets, Australian Navy Cadets, Australian Army Cadets
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge.22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HM2, .17 HMR
- Calibre5.6 mm
- Calibre Classrimfire
- RimfireYes
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typeadjustable for weight of pull
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)200 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length411 mm
- Sight Typeopen (some models); 3/8" or 11 mm dovetail rail for optional optical sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length411 mm
- Receiver Materialcarbon steel
- Furniture Materialwalnut, beech, Turkish walnut
- Modularitydetachable box magazine, interchangeable barrels, left-hand version
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1956
- Production End2017
- Variants8
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1956Production started
- 2017Production ended
70
years in service
61
years in production
453
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
153BOLT-ACTION RIFLES16EARLY COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES51CZECH REPUBLIC · ALL WEAPONS8PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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