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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
Karabin Mauser M1916
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · WORLD WAR I
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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
- First Production Year1916
- Weight (Empty)3.8 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge7.92×57mm Mauser
- Calibre7.92 mm
- Case Length57 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity760 m/s
- Effective Range (point)500 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length590 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Furniture Materialwood
⬢Features1MOD.1
- Bayonet LugYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1916Production started
110
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · World War I
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
56BOLT-ACTION RIFLES1WORLD WAR I · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES75GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS87PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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