Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
FN M1905
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
41
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 Year1906
- DesignerJohn Browning
- Weight (Empty)0.367 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.394 kg
- Notable UsersBelgian Resistance
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.25 ACP (6.35mm Browning)
- Calibre6.35 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- Bullet Weight4.5 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessingle-action semi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity6
- Trigger Typesingle-action
- Safety Typegrip safety, slide catch, magazine safety (later models)
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity260 m/s
- Muzzle Energy150
- Effective Range (point)25 m
- Maximum Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length53 mm
- Sight Typefixed iron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length114 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood or polymer (varies)
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitydetachable magazine, interchangeable grips
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production1,086,100
- Production Start1906
- Production End1959
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1905Production started
- 1959Production ended
121
years in service
54
years in production
1,086,100
units produced
04 / 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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