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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 Model 1889
Category
Country
Production
1889–
Quantity
275,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1889
- Service Entry Year1889
- DesignerMauser
- Weight (Empty)4 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBelgium, Argentina, Turkey, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Congo, Ecuador, Germany, Nazi Germany, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Ottoman Empire
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge7.65×53mm Mauser, 7.92×57mm Mauser
- Calibre7.65 mm
- Calibre Class7.65 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity640 m/s
- Sighting Range1,900 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length780 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Total Production275,000
- Variants7
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1889Production started
- 1893First deployment: War of Canudos
137
years in service
275,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 13 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
MAUSER MODEL 1889 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN25% win·25% loss
Total Conflicts
4
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
1912–1913First Balkan WarDecisive victory→1898Spanish–American WarDecisive victory→1893–1897War of Canudos—→1893–1894First Melillan campaign—→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / Operators
Operator Countries13country
07 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
167BOLT-ACTION RIFLES31PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES312GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS87PERFORMANCE/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.
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.
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