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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
Infanteriegewehr 1863
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
94
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1863
- Service Entry Year1863
- Weight (Empty)4.6 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
- Calibre10.5 mm
▣Operation2MOD.2
- Action TypePercussion Lock
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length990 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights (Quadrantenvisier)
- Iron SightsYes
◆Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production80,000
- Production Start1863
- Variants1,863
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1863Production started
163
years in service
80,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
299BOLT-ACTION RIFLES94PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES95SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS251PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A firearm ignition system using a hammer to strike a primer, initiating propellant ignition in the cartridge.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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