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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
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1927
- Service Entry Year1927
- DesignerFrantišek Myška
- Weight (Empty)0.709 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Cartridge.32 ACP
- Calibre7.65 mm
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity9
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity280 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Barrel Length99 mm
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length162 mm
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production500,000
- Production Start1927
- Production End1951
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1927Production started
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1951Production ended
99
years in service
24
years in production
500,000
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ 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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