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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
Kb wz. 98a
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1936–1939
Quantity
44,500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1936
- Service Entry Year1936
- DesignerMauser
- Weight (Empty)4.36 kg
- Notable UsersPoland, Nazi Germany
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge7.92×57mm Mauser
- Calibre7.92 mm
- Case Length57 mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Cyclic Rate of Fire15
- Practical Rate of Fire15
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity880 m/s
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Maximum Range2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length740 mm
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typetangent-type rear sight
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Furniture Materialwood
⬢Features1MOD.1
- Bayonet LugYes
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production44,500
- Production Start1936
- Production End1939
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1936Production started
- 1939First deployment: World War II
90
years in service
3
years in production
44,500
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
76BOLT-ACTION RIFLES9INTERWAR PERIOD · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES8POLAND · ALL WEAPONS118PERFORMANCE/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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