Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Mars Automatic Pistol
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
57
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
10
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1897
- DesignerHugh Gabbet-Fairfax
- Weight (Empty)1.36 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge8.5mm Mars
- Calibre8.5 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeLong Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity533 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length241 mm
- Sight TypeIron
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length311 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production80
- Production Start1897
- Production End1907
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1897Production started
- 1907Production ended
129
years in service
10
years in production
80
units produced
04 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
552PISTOLS57PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · PISTOLS732UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS567PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Long recoil is a firearm action type where the barrel and bolt recoil together for a longer distance before the bolt unlocks.
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