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Model 1814 common rifle
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Bolt-Action Rifles · United States · 1814
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Model1814commonrifle

Model 1814 common rifle
Model 1814 common rifle Photo: Tom Nardi Uploaded by Jacqke at en.wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
30
Effective Range
25
Reliability
70
Stopping Power
40
Durability
85
Ergonomics
20
Optics-Readiness
0
Calibre Versatility
10
Build Quality
75
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin United States
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
In service1814
Operators1 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
41
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
276/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
30
Effective Range
25
Reliability
70
Stopping Power
40
Durability
85
Ergonomics
20
Optics-Readiness
0
Calibre Versatility
10
Build Quality
75
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Model 1814 common rifle
Production
1814–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
41
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • DesignerMarine T. Wickham
  • Weight (Empty)4.17 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.76 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge.54 ball, black powder, paper
  • Calibre13.72 mm
  • Bullet Weight27.2 g
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length838.2 mm
  • Rifling Grooves7
  • Sight Radius762 mm
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Features1MOD.1
▤Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width69.85 mm
  • Height177.8 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1814Production started
  2. 1861First deployment: American Civil War
212
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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