Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Dreyse M1907
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
33
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1907
- Service Entry Year1907
- DesignerLouis Schmeisser
- Weight (Empty)0.71 kg
- Notable UsersAustrian troops, Imperial Germany, Wehrmacht, Volkssturm, Volksgrenadier, Lithuania, Vatican City
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge7.65 mm Browning (.32 ACP)
- Calibre7.65 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- Bullet Weight4.1 g
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity305 m/s
- Effective Range (point)25 m
- Maximum Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length92 mm
- Sight TypeRear notch and front blade post
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length160 mm
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1907
- Production End1915
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1907Production started
- 1914First deployment: World War I
- 1915Production ended
- 1919Sale: Lithuania (110 units)
119
years in service
8
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
Dreyse M1907SALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 |  Lithuania | 110 | — | — |
| — |  Vatican City | 30 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
479PISTOLS33PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · PISTOLS542GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS175PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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