Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Mendoza C-1934
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1934–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · INTERWAR PERIOD
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1934
- Service Entry Year1934
- DesignerRafael Mendoza
- Weight (Empty)8.4 kg
- Notable UsersMexico, Cuba
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7x57mm Mauser
- Calibre7 mm
- Case Length57 mm
- Calibre ClassFull-power
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire ModesAutomatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
- Cyclic Rate of Fire450
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity805 m/s
- Effective Range (point)548 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length630 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1934
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1934Production started
92
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
46LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)9INTERWAR PERIOD · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)4MEXICO · ALL WEAPONS18PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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