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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
Kalashnikov carbines
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
97
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1949
- Service Entry Year1949
- DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
- Weight (Empty)0.003 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSoviet Union, China, Vietnam
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge7.62x39mm
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length38.7 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight7.9 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation9MOD.9
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire ModesSafe, Semi, Auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
- Practical Rate of Fire100
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typeselector lever
◇Ballistics7MOD.7
- Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
- Muzzle Energy2,000
- Effective Range (point)0.3 m
- Maximum Range2,500 m
- Sighting Range1,000 m
- Penetration6 mm
- Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length312 mm
- Rifling Twistright-hand
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typetangent
- Sight Radius350 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialstamped steel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitylow
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width60 mm
- Height200 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1944Production started
- 1949Entered service
82
years in service
18
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries19country
06 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
198BOLT-ACTION RIFLES7WORLD WAR II · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES818RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS8PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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