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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Mannlicher M1896
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1896
- DesignerFerdinand Ritter von Mannlicher
- Weight (Empty)0.75 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge7.63×25mm Mannlicher
- Calibre7.63 mm
- Case Length25 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBlowback
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity420 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length100 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length230 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1896Production started
- 1914First deployment: World War I
130
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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