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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 Modell 1842
Category
Country
Production
1842–1867
Quantity
1,842
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
88
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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
- Weight (Empty)4.75 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge18mm musket ball (original), 10.4x38mmR (1859 refit)
- Calibre18 mm
- Calibre Classmusket
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypePercussion Lock
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length1,050 mm
- Sight TypeAdjustable rear sight
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction3MOD.3
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1842Production started
- 1867Production ended
- 1899First deployment: Second Boer War
184
years in service
25
years in production
1,842
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 ↗
290BOLT-ACTION RIFLES88PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES86SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS162PERFORMANCE/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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