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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
Gewehr 1888
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1888–1899
Quantity
2,800,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
49
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1888
- Service Entry Year1888
- DesignerGerman Rifle Commission
- Weight (Empty)3.9 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Calibre7.92 mm
- Case Length57 mm
- Bullet Weight14.6 g
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity620 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Barrel Length740 mm
▤Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production2,800,000
- Production Start1888
- Production End1899
- Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1888Production started
- 1892Sale: Argentina (5,000 units)
- 1899First deployment: Second Boer War
138
years in service
11
years in production
2,800,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 21 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries21country
ArgentinaRETIRED
AustriaRETIRED
BrazilRETIRED
BulgariaRETIRED
Czech RepublicRETIRED
EcuadorRETIRED
EthiopiaRETIRED
FranceRETIRED
GermanyRETIRED
GreeceRETIRED
IrelandRETIRED
IsraelRETIRED
LithuaniaRETIRED
MalaysiaRETIRED
People's Republic of ChinaRETIRED
PeruRETIRED
PolandRETIRED
SerbiaRETIRED
SpainRETIRED
TurkeyRETIRED
United KingdomRETIREDGewehr 1888SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 |  Argentina | 5,000 | — | — |
ⓘ "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 ↗
214BOLT-ACTION RIFLES49PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES406GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS87PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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