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 Model 1903
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1903–1942
Quantity
153,173
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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 Year1903
- Service Entry Year1907
- DesignerJohn Browning
- Weight (Empty)0.93 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSweden, Ottoman Empire, Russian Empire, Finland, Estonia, Paraguay, El Salvador, Colombia, Belgium, Netherlands, Chile, Serbia, Germany, Spain, Burundi, Azawad
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×20mmSR Browning Long
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length20 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length127 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length205 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production153,173
- Production Start1903
- Production End1942
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1903Production started
- 1907Sale: Sweden (10,000 units)
- 1908Sale: Turkey (8,000 units)
- 1912First deployment: Balkan Wars
- 1930Sale: Colombia
- 1942Production ended
123
years in service
39
years in production
153,173
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 12 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
FN MODEL 1903 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
FN Model 1903SALES5records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 |  Colombia | — | — | — |
| 1908 |  Turkey | 8,000 | — | — |
| 1907 |  Sweden | 10,000 | — | — |
| — |  Estonia | 4,616 | — | — |
| — |  Paraguay | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / 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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