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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
M1870 Italian Vetterli
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1870–
Quantity
1,500,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
69
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1871
- Service Entry Year1871
- DesignerSwiss Vetterli
- Weight (Empty)4.62 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- CartridgeM1870/87: 10.4×47mmR; M1870/87/15: 6.5×52mm Carcano
- Calibre10.4 mm
- Case Length47 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Magazine Capacity1
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity430 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,829 m
◆Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
- Bayonet LugYes
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Total Production1,500,000
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1870Production started
- 1881First deployment: Mahdist War
- 1919Sale: Taiwan (143,000 units)
156
years in service
1,500,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 7 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
M1870 Italian VetterliSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 |  Taiwan | 143,000 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
255BOLT-ACTION RIFLES69PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES72SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS162PERFORMANCE/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.
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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