Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
High Standard HDM
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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
◎General3MOD.3
- Service Entry Year1942
- Weight (Empty)1.33 kg
- Notable UsersOSS, CIA, US Marine Corps Force Recon, US Army Special Forces, SOE, U-2 pilots
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.22 LR (5.6mm rimfire)
- Calibre5.6 mm
- Case Length25 mm
- Bullet Weight2.6 g
- RimfireYes
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Safety Typeframe-mounted safety lever
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity329 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length171 mm
- Sight Typefixed Iron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length351 mm
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Height127 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1942Production started
84
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
HIGH STANDARD HDM · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
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