Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
M27 Infantry Rifle
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1927–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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
- First Production Year2010
- Service Entry Year2010
- Weight (Empty)3.8 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge5.56x45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire ModesSemi, Auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity900 m/s
- Effective Range (point)500 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length483 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1927Production started
- 1939First deployment: Winter War
99
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
M27 INFANTRY RIFLE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
3
1944–1945Lapland WarDecisive victory→1941–1944Continuation WarDecisive victory→1939–1940Winter WarDecisive victory→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
131BOLT-ACTION RIFLES11INTERWAR PERIOD · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES25FINLAND · ALL WEAPONS251PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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