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M27 Infantry Rifle
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Bolt-Action Rifles · Finland · 1927
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M27InfantryRifle

⚙ Mosin–Nagant variant
M27 Infantry Rifle
M27 Infantry Rifle Photo: Steve · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 1.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
60
Reliability
80
Stopping Power
50
Durability
85
Ergonomics
70
Optics-Readiness
65
Calibre Versatility
40
Build Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Finland
ManufacturerTikka, State Rifle Factory
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraInterwar Period
In service1927
Operators2 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
11/34
Interwar Period
131/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
60
Reliability
80
Stopping Power
50
Durability
85
Ergonomics
70
Optics-Readiness
65
Calibre Versatility
40
Build Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
M27 Infantry Rifle
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1927–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
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
◎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
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity900 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)500 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Construction1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1927Production started
  2. 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
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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