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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
JO.LO.AR.
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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
◎General5MOD.5
- DesignerJ. Lopez de Arnaiz
- Weight (Empty)0.6 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.7 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersPeruvian Mounted Police, Portugal, Spain
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.25 ACP, .32 ACP, .380 ACP, 9x23mm Largo, .45 ACP
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity9
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity230 m/s
- Muzzle Energy60
- Effective Range (point)25 m
- Sighting Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length89 mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeIron
- Sight Radius140 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length165 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width25 mm
- Height115 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1924Production started
- 1936First deployment: Spanish Civil War
102
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
JO.LO.AR.SALES3records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Peru | — | — | — |
| — |  Portugal | — | — | — |
| — |  United States | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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