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 1903
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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 Year1903
- Service Entry Year1903
- Weight (Empty)4.17 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge7.65×53mm Mauser
- Calibre7.65 mm
- Case Length53 mm
- Bullet Weight9.5 g
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity650 m/s
- Sighting Range2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length740 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights adjustable to
- Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
- Bayonet LugYes
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1903
- Production End1910
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1903Production started
- 1910Production ended
- 1911First deployment: Italo-Turkish War
123
years in service
7
years in production
1,905
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
76BOLT-ACTION RIFLES8PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES104GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS118PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 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.
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