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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
M1867 Russian Krnka
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1869–1880
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
89
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1867
- Service Entry Year1869
- DesignerSylvester Krnka
- Weight (Empty)4.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.9 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRussian Empire, Kingdom of Bulgaria, Kingdom of Serbia, Kingdom of Montenegro
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge15.24x40mmR; 20.32×95mmR (M1876 Gana-Krnka)
- Calibre15.24 mm
- Case Length40 mm
- Calibre Classrifle
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeFalling Block
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Magazine Capacity1
- Cyclic Rate of Fire9
- Practical Rate of Fire9
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Maximum Range600 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length939 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Receiver Materialbronze
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1869
- Production End1880
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1869Production started
- 1880Production ended
157
years in service
11
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
291BOLT-ACTION RIFLES89PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES1433RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS20PERFORMANCE/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 breech mechanism in artillery where the breechblock slides vertically downward to open or close the breech.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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