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Jarmann M1884
Photo: Armémuseum (The Swedish Army Museum) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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JarmannM1884

Bolt-Action Rifles · Norway · 1884
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Jarmann M1884
Jarmann M1884 Photo: Armémuseum (The Swedish Army Museum) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
50
Reliability
80
Stopping Power
70
Durability
85
Ergonomics
55
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Norway
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1884–1894
Operators5 countries
Quantity31,500
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
37/101
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
184/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
50
Reliability
80
Stopping Power
70
Durability
85
Ergonomics
55
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Jarmann M1884
Country
Production
1884–1894
Quantity
31,500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
37
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1884
  • Service Entry Year1884
  • DesignerJacob Smith Jarmann
  • Weight (Empty)4.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersNorwegian Army, Swedish Navy
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity492.5 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)430 m
  • Maximum Range2,400 m
  • Sighting Range1,600 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production31,500
  • Production Start1884
  • Production End1894
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1884Production started
  2. 1894Production ended
142
years in service
10
years in production
31,500
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
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Jarmann M1884 1884
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05 / Operators
📖 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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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