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Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer
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Machine Pistols · Germany · 1932
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MauserM712Schnellfeuer

Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer
Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer Photo: Amendola90 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
70
Accuracy
50
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Germany
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraInterwar Period
In service1932–1936
Operators10 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
58
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
8/22
Interwar Period
76/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
70
Accuracy
50
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer
Country
Production
1932–1936
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
38
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
58
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1932
  • Service Entry Year1932
  • Weight (Empty)1.25 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)1.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation10MOD.10
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessemi-automatic, full-auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity10
  • Drum / Belt Capacity20
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire800
  • Practical Rate of Fire120
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typemanual safety lever
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity425 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy730
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Effective Range (area)100 m
  • Maximum Range1,000 m
  • Sighting Range50 m
  • Penetration100 mm
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1932
  • Production End1936
  • Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width45 mm
  • Height150 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1932Production started
  2. 1936Production ended
94
years in service
4
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 10 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Mauser C96 1899
Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer 1932
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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