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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
Maxim gun
Country
Production
1889–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
98
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1884
- Service Entry Year1888
- DesignerSir Hiram Stevens Maxim
- Weight (Empty)27.2 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge.303 British
- Calibre7.7 mm
- Case Length56 mm
- Bullet Weight9.9 g
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire ModesFully automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire550
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity744 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length673 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1881First deployment: Mahdist War
- 1889Production started
- 1892Entered service
- 1895Sale: Japan
- 1896Sale: New Zealand (6 units)
- 1901Sale: New Zealand (29 units)
137
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 28 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries28country
Maxim gunSALES3records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 29 | — | — | |
| 1896 | 6 | — | — | |
| 1895 | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
26GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)2PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)69UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS1PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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