Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
FÉG 37M Pistol
Category
Country
Production
1937–1944
Quantity
175,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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 Year1937
- Service Entry Year1937
- DesignerRudolf Frommer
- Weight (Empty)0.77 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersNazi Germany, Hungary
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.380 ACP, .32 ACP
- Calibre32 mm
- Calibre Class.32, .38
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Safety Typemanual safety (German variant)
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity300 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Sight TypeFixed, iron
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length182 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production175,000
- Production Start1937
- Production End1944
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1937Production started
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1944Production ended
89
years in service
7
years in production
175,000
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
FÉG 37M PISTOL · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ 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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