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M/28

Bolt-Action Rifles · Finland · 1928
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M/28

⚙ Mosin–Nagant variant
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Reliability
90
Stopping Power
70
Durability
95
Ergonomics
60
Optics-Readiness
30
Calibre Versatility
40
Build Quality
90
Cost-Effectiveness
95
Origin Finland
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraInterwar Period
In service1928–1940
Operators36 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
75
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
10/34
Interwar Period
87/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Reliability
90
Stopping Power
70
Durability
95
Ergonomics
60
Optics-Readiness
30
Calibre Versatility
40
Build Quality
90
Cost-Effectiveness
95
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
M/28
Country
Production
1928–1940
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
75
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • Weight (Empty)3.9 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity800 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)500 m
  • Effective Range (area)850 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1928Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: Winter War
  3. 1940Production ended
98
years in service
12
years in production
18
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 18 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
M/28 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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