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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
Harpers Ferry Model 1803
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1803–1819
Quantity
20,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
101
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
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
◎General3MOD.3
- DesignerJoseph Perkin
- Weight (Empty)4.082 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge.525 (13.335 mm)
- Calibre13.716 mm
- RimfireNo
▣Operation2MOD.2
- Action TypeFlintlock
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
◇Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Barrel Length838 mm
◆Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Total Production20,000
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1803Production started
- 1819Production ended
223
years in service
16
years in production
20,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
307BOLT-ACTION RIFLES101PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES2629UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS287PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A firearm action utilizing a flint to strike a frizzen, producing sparks to ignite the priming charge and fire the weapon.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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