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Mauser Model 1893
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Bolt-Action Rifles · Germany · 1893
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MauserModel1893

Mauser Model 1893
Mauser Model 1893 Photo: Unknown, credited only to Machinery · Wikimedia Commons · PD-US
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Reliability
90
Stopping Power
70
Durability
95
Ergonomics
70
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
60
Build Quality
95
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Germany
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1893–1951
Operators6 countries
Quantity206,830
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
76
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
8/101
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
76/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Reliability
90
Stopping Power
70
Durability
95
Ergonomics
70
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
60
Build Quality
95
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Mauser Model 1893
Country
Production
1893–1951
Quantity
206,830
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
76
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ 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 Year1893
  • Service Entry Year1893
  • DesignerPaul Mauser
  • Weight (Empty)4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersSpain, Ottoman Empire, First Brazilian Republic, Congo Free State, Honduras, Belgium, First Philippine Republic
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
◆Construction5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production2,000,000
  • Production Start1893
  • Production End1951
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1893Production started
  2. 1951Production ended
133
years in service
58
years in production
206,830
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 6 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
MAUSER MODEL 1893 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·33% loss
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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