Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Madsen M47
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1958
- DesignerCompagnie Madsen, A/S
- Weight (Empty)3.86 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersDenmark, Colombia
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.30-06 Springfield
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51.8 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm
- Bullet Weight9.7 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemClip
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length594 mm
- Sight TypeAdjustable iron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction3MOD.3
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production6,000
- Production Start1958
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1958Production started
- 1960Sale: United States
68
years in service
6,000
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Madsen M47SALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 |  United States | — | — | — |
| 1958 |  Colombia | 6,000 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
113BOLT-ACTION RIFLES11EARLY COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES5DENMARK · ALL WEAPONS251PERFORMANCE/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.
A removable container holding multiple rounds of ammunition, used to replenish a pistol's chamber.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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