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Mauser1918T-Gewehr

Sniper Rifles · Germany · 1918
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Mauser1918T-Gewehr

Mauser 1918 T-Gewehr
Mauser 1918 T-Gewehr Photo: Rama · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 fr
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Consistency
65
Terminal Power
90
Reliability
75
Optics
30
Ergonomics
45
Suppressor Compatibility
0
Portability
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Germany
CategorySniper Rifles
EraWorld War I
In service1918–1919
Operators3 countries
Quantity16,900
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
57
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
1/1
World War I
162/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Consistency
65
Terminal Power
90
Reliability
75
Optics
30
Ergonomics
45
Suppressor Compatibility
0
Portability
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Mauser 1918 T-Gewehr
Country
Production
1918–1919
Quantity
16,900
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · WORLD WAR I
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
57
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1918
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • DesignerMauser
  • Weight (Empty)15.9 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)18.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersGerman Empire, Weimar Republic, Sweden, Republic of the Rif
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
  • Muzzle Velocity780 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy15,800
  • Effective Range (point)500 m
  • Sighting Range500 m
  • Penetration20 mm
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production16,900
  • Production Start1918
  • Production End1919
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1911First deployment: Rif War
  2. 1918Production started
  3. 1919Entered service
  4. 1920Sale: Poland
108
years in service
1
years in production
16,900
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Mauser 1918 T-GewehrSALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1920Poland———
—Sweden———
—Finland100——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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