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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
M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
25
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1946
- Service Entry Year1952
- Weight (Empty)2.041 kg
- Notable UsersUnited States Air Force
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
- Cartridge.22 Hornet; .410 bore shotgun
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBreak Action
- Magazine Capacity9
- Trigger Typetrigger bar usable with mittens
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity835 m/s
- Effective Range (point)183 m
- Maximum Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length355.6 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Length (stock folded)381 mm
- Receiver Materialstamped sheet steel
- Furniture Materialrubber butt plate and cheek rest
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1952Production started
74
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
270BOLT-ACTION RIFLES25EARLY COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES2057UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS20PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Firearm mechanism where the barrel and breech pivot open for loading/unloading, typically via a hinge at the frame.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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