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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
M/28
Category
Country
Production
1928–1940
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
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
◎General3MOD.3
- Weight (Empty)3.9 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.4 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge7.62×53mmR
- Calibre Class7.62mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity800 m/s
- Effective Range (point)500 m
- Effective Range (area)850 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length610 mm
- Rifling Twist1:10
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typeladder rear, hooded fixed post front
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features5MOD.5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1928Production started
- 1939First deployment: Winter War
- 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
Operator Countries36country
06 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
87BOLT-ACTION RIFLES10INTERWAR PERIOD · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES12FINLAND · ALL WEAPONS52PERFORMANCE/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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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