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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Los (hunting rifle)
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1961–1976
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · EARLY COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1961
- DesignerA. S. Shesterikov
- Weight (Empty)3.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersGeorgian militias
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×53mmR; 7.62×51mm A
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length53 mm
- Calibre Classrifle
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length550 mm
- Rifling Twist320
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typeiron sights; optical sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction4MOD.4
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features2MOD.2
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1965
- Production End1976
- Variants10
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1954Entered service
- 1961Production started
- 1976Production ended
65
years in service
15
years in production
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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