Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
FN M1900
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1900
- DesignerJohn Browning
- Weight (Empty)0.62 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.32 ACP
- Calibre7.65 mm
- Calibre Class7.65×17mm
- Bullet Weight6 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessingle-action semi‑automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Cyclic Rate of Fire35
- Trigger Typesingle-action
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity290 m/s
- Effective Range (point)32 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length101 mm
- Sight TypeFront blade and rear notch
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length170 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production724,450
- Production Start1900
- Production End1911
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1900Production started
- 1911Production ended
126
years in service
11
years in production
724,450
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 13 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries13country
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
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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