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Madsen machine gun
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Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Denmark · 1902
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Madsenmachinegun

Madsen machine gun
Madsen machine gun Photo: US Army Signal Corps · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
50
Accuracy
55
Reliability
70
Portability
75
Ammunition Capacity
40
Barrel Endurance
65
Controllability
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Denmark
ManufacturerDISA A/S
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1902–1955
Operators40 countries
Data Quality88%
59
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
1/2
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
58/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
50
Accuracy
55
Reliability
70
Portability
75
Ammunition Capacity
40
Barrel Endurance
65
Controllability
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Madsen machine gun
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1902–1955
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
light machine guns (lmg/saw) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1902
  • Service Entry Year1902
  • DesignerJulius A. Rasmussen, Theodor Schouboe
  • Weight (Empty)9.07 kg
  • Notable UsersDenmark, Argentina, Brazil, China, Ethiopia, Finland
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity870 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length584 mm
  • Sight TypeRear V-notch and front post
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1902Production started
  2. 1904Entered service
  3. 1955Production ended
124
years in service
53
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 40 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
MADSEN MACHINE GUN · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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