Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Labora Fontbernat M-1938
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1936
- Service Entry Year1936
- Weight (Empty)4.38 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSecond Spanish Republic, Spanish State
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9x23mm Largo
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length23 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modesautomatic
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity36
- Cyclic Rate of Fire750
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity397 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length262 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production1,000
- Production Start1936
- Production End1938
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1936Production started
- 1938Production ended
90
years in service
2
years in production
1,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
128MACHINE PISTOLS14INTERWAR PERIOD · MACHINE PISTOLS102SPAIN · ALL WEAPONS120PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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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