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M1918 Browning automatic rifle
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Bolt-Action Rifles · United States · 1918
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M1918Browningautomaticrifle

M1918 Browning automatic rifle
M1918 Browning automatic rifle Photo: United States Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Reliability
85
Stopping Power
70
Durability
90
Ergonomics
50
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
ManufacturerIBM, FN Herstal, Colt's Manufacturing Company, Carl Gustafs stads gevärsfaktori, Marlin Firearms, Winchester Repeating Arms Company, Państwowa Fabryka Karabinów, Royal McBee
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraWorld War I
In service1918–1960
Operators39 countries
Quantity351,554
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
5/7
World War I
167/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Reliability
85
Stopping Power
70
Durability
90
Ergonomics
50
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
M1918 Browning automatic rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · WORLD WAR I
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$319
Inflation: +%0
62
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
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1918
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • DesignerJohn Browning
  • Weight (Empty)0.008 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersUnited States
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
  • Cartridge7.62×63mm (.30-06 Springfield)
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length63 mm
  • Calibre Classfull-power rifle
  • Bullet Weight9.7 g
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity860 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)0.6 m
  • Maximum Range4.5 m
  • Sighting Range1.37 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production351,554
  • Production Start1917
  • Production End1960
  • Unit Cost319 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1918Production started
  3. 1960Production ended
108
years in service
42
years in production
351,554
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 39 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
M1918 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win·33% loss
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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