Data Quality88%
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
MG 14
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1913–1918
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1913
- Service Entry Year1914
- DesignerKarl Heinemann
- Weight (Empty)9.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersGerman Empire, Second Polish Republic, Latvia
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge7.92x57mm Mauser
- Calibre7.92 mm
- Case Length57 mm
- Calibre ClassFull-power
- Bullet Weight9.9 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire ModesAutomatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity860 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Receiver MaterialSteel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1913
- Production End1918
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1913Production started
- 1914First deployment: World War I
- 1918Production ended
113
years in service
5
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
MG 14 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
MG 14SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Latvia | 115 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
85GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)4PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)344GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS16PERFORMANCE/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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