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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 M 98
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1898–1936
Quantity
98
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
96
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1898
- Service Entry Year1898
- DesignerPaul Mauser
- Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
- CartridgeVarious
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Safety Typethree-position
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length600 mm
- Sight TypeVarious iron sights or telescopic sight.
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
- Furniture Materialwalnut
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1898Production started
- 1936Production ended
128
years in service
38
years in production
98
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 26 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries26country
ArgentinaRETIRED
BelgiumRETIRED
BoliviaRETIRED
BrazilRETIRED
ChileRETIRED
ColombiaRETIRED
DenmarkRETIRED
EcuadorRETIRED
EthiopiaRETIRED
FinlandRETIRED
GermanyRETIRED
JapanRETIRED
MexicoRETIRED
NorwayRETIRED
ParaguayRETIRED
PeruRETIRED
PhilippinesRETIRED
PolandRETIRED
PortugalRETIRED
RomaniaRETIRED
South AfricaRETIRED
South KoreaRETIRED
SpainRETIRED
SwedenRETIRED
TaiwanRETIRED
UruguayRETIRED 05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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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