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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
Kongsberg KV59
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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 Year1959
- Service Entry Year1959
- DesignerKongsberg Small Arms
- Weight (Empty)4.1 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.6 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.30-06 (M59) 7.62 × 51 mm NATO (M59F1)
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
- Calibre Classfull-size rifle
- Bullet Weight9.7 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual bolt safety
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity860 m/s
- Muzzle Energy3,400
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Maximum Range3,500 m
- Sighting Range800 m
- Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length600 mm
- Rifling Twist1:12 (approx)
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeTarget aperture sight
- Sight Radius650 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitynone
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1959
- Production End2000
- Variants2
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width50 mm
- Height200 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1959Production started
- 2000Production ended
67
years in service
41
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
107BOLT-ACTION RIFLES8EARLY COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES13NORWAY · ALL WEAPONS233PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 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.
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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