Data Quality88%
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 Model 1871
Category
Country
Production
1872–1890
Quantity
3,000,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
69
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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 Year1871
- Service Entry Year1872
- DesignerMauser
- Weight (Empty)4.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge11×60mm Mauser
- Calibre43 mm
- Case Length60 mm
- Calibre Classrifle
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Magazine Capacity1
- Safety Typewing safety lever
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity435 m/s
- Maximum Range1,600 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length855 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights graduated from 200 to 1,600 meters
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production3,000,000
- Production Start1871
- Production End1890
- Variants7
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1872Production started
- 1877First deployment: Satsuma Rebellion
- 1890Production ended
154
years in service
18
years in production
3,000,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 11 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
MAUSER MODEL 1871 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / Operators
Operator Countries11country
07 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
255BOLT-ACTION RIFLES69PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES565GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS162PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 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.
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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