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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
Furrer M25
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1933–1969
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · INTERWAR PERIOD
15
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1925
- DesignerAdolf Furrer
- Weight (Empty)8.65 kg
- Notable UsersSwiss Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.5×55mm Swiss
- Calibre7.5 mm
- Case Length55 mm
- Calibre Class7.5 mm Swiss Service
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire Modesfull-auto
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire500
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity731.5 m/s
- Maximum Range2,000 m
- Sighting Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length585 mm
- Sight TypeFront: Blade, Rear: Tangent leaf, 100 to 2000 m
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1925
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1933Production started
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1969Production ended
93
years in service
36
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
64LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)15INTERWAR PERIOD · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)55SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS55PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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