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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Model 1817 common rifle
Category
Country
Production
1817–1842
Quantity
38,200
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- DesignerM.T. Wickham and Harpers Ferry Armory
- Weight (Empty)4.22 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited States
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge.54 ball, black powder, paper
- Calibre13.7 mm
- Calibre Class.54 caliber
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Cyclic Rate of Fire2
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length914.4 mm
- Rifling Grooves7
◆Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Total Production38,200
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1817Production started
- 1842Production ended
- 1861First deployment: American Civil War
209
years in service
25
years in production
38,200
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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