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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
ČZ vz. 38
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1939–1939
Quantity
40,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1938
- Service Entry Year1938
- DesignerFrantišek Myška
- Weight (Empty)0.921 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersGermany, Finland, Yugoslav Partisans, Bulgaria
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.380 ACP
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity9
- Trigger Typedouble-action only
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity300 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length120 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length198 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production40,000
- Production Start1938
- Production End1939
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939Production started
- 1940Sale: Finland (1,700 units)
87
years in service
0
years in production
40,000
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
ČZ vz. 38SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 |  Finland | 1,700 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · World War II
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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