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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Mauser MP-57
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1957
- DesignerLouis Camillus
- Weight (Empty)2.8 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBlowback
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity32
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length260 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction3MOD.3
- Length (stock folded)430 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production25
- Production Start1957
- Production End1957
- Variants56
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1957Production started
69
years in service
0
years in production
25
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
53MACHINE PISTOLS8EARLY COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS329GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS145PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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