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Bolt-Action Rifles · France · 1896
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ENT machine rifle
ENT machine rifle Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
30
Effective Range
40
Reliability
20
Stopping Power
50
Durability
40
Ergonomics
25
Optics-Readiness
5
Calibre Versatility
10
Build Quality
35
Cost-Effectiveness
20
Origin France
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1896
Operators4 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
30
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
99/101
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
305/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
30
Effective Range
40
Reliability
20
Stopping Power
50
Durability
40
Ergonomics
25
Optics-Readiness
5
Calibre Versatility
10
Build Quality
35
Cost-Effectiveness
20
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
ENT machine rifle
Country
Production
1896–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
99
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
15
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
30
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
◎General3MOD.3
  • DesignerRossignol
  • Weight (Empty)9.7 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1896
  • Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1896Production started
130
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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