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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Mauser 1909
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 Year1909
- Service Entry Year1905
- Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.17 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge7.65×53mm Mauser
- Calibre7.65 mm
- Case Length53 mm
- Bullet Weight15.5 g
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modesbolt-action
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
- Muzzle Velocity839.6 m/s
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Effective Range (area)1,500 m
- Maximum Range2,000 m
- Sighting Range2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length740 mm
- Rifling Twist1:9.5
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeIron sights adjustable to
- Sight Radius650 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
⬢Features1MOD.1
- Bayonet LugYes
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production285,000
- Production Start1909
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1905Production started
- 1910Sale: Peru
- 1932First deployment: Chaco War
- 1959Production ended
121
years in service
54
years in production
285,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
Mauser 1909SALES2records
Peru
Paraguayⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
61BOLT-ACTION RIFLES5PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES83GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS118PERFORMANCE/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.
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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