Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Madsen machine gun
Category
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)
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ⓘ 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
- Cartridge{{Collapsible list
- Calibre8 mm
- Case Length58 mm
- Calibre ClassFull-power
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire ModesAutomatic
- Select FireNo
- Magazine Capacity25
- Drum / Belt Capacity80
- Cyclic Rate of Fire500
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity870 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length584 mm
- Sight TypeRear V-notch and front post
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Furniture MaterialWood
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1902Production started
- 1904Entered service
- 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
Operator Countries40country
06 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
58LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)1PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)12DENMARK · ALL WEAPONS18PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)category.
📖 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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