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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
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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
◎General2MOD.2
- DesignerAugust Coenders
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge8×57mm IS (rifle); 8×33mm Kurz (carbine)
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Sight TypeIron
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction3MOD.3
▤Features5MOD.5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1944Production started
- 1945Production ended
82
years in service
1
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
153BOLT-ACTION RIFLES4WORLD WAR II · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES251GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS251PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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