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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Fusil Gras mle 1874
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1870–
Quantity
2,500,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
63
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1874
- Service Entry Year1874
- DesignerColonel Basile Gras
- Weight (Empty)4.2 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersFrance, Hellenic Army, Russian Empire, Belgian Congo, Kingdom of Greece, Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Second Polish Republic, Ethiopia, Haiti, Irish Republic, Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge11×59mmR Gras
- Calibre11 mm
- Case Length59 mm
- Calibre Classrifle
- Bullet Weight16.2 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Magazine Capacity1
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity454 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length795 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production2,500,000
- Production Start1874
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1870Production started
- 1874Entered service
156
years in service
2,500,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 21 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries21country
ArgentinaRETIRED
CanadaRETIRED
ChileRETIRED
ColombiaRETIRED
FranceRETIRED
GreeceRETIRED
HaitiRETIRED
IrelandRETIRED
MonacoRETIRED
MontenegroRETIRED
PanamaRETIRED
ParaguayRETIRED
People's Republic of ChinaRETIRED
PolandRETIRED
RussiaRETIRED
SerbiaRETIRED
SpainRETIRED
ThailandRETIRED
TurkeyRETIRED
VietnamRETIRED
YemenRETIREDFusil Gras mle 1874SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Serbia | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
248BOLT-ACTION RIFLES63PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES335FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS162PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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