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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Eriksen M/25
Category
Country
Production
1925–1925
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · INTERWAR PERIOD
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1925
- Service Entry Year1940
- DesignerJohan Emil Barbat Eriksen
- Weight (Empty)14.4 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersNorwegian Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge6.5×55mm
- Calibre6.5 mm
- Case Length55 mm
- Calibre Class6.5mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesautomatic
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity50
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length665 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction3MOD.3
▤Features3MOD.3
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production1
- Production Start1925
- Production End1925
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1925Production started
- 1939First deployment: World War II
101
years in service
0
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
70LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)19INTERWAR PERIOD · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)34NORWAY · ALL WEAPONS55PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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