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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
MP.28,II
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1928
- Service Entry Year1928
- DesignerHugo Schmeisser
- Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersWeimar Republic police, Nazi Germany forces, China, Spain, Bolivia
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- Bullet Weight8 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation10MOD.10
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic, full-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
- Drum / Belt Capacity50
- Cyclic Rate of Fire500
- Practical Rate of Fire120
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual safety lever
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
- Muzzle Velocity365 m/s
- Muzzle Energy530
- Effective Range (point)100 m
- Effective Range (area)200 m
- Maximum Range1,500 m
- Sighting Range100 m
- Penetration100 mm
- Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length200 mm
- Rifling Twist1:250 mm (1:10 in)
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typeiron sights (adjustable)
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood or metal
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitynone
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1928
- Production End1940
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width50 mm
- Height170 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1928Production started
- 1932First deployment: Chaco War
- 1940Production ended
98
years in service
12
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
61MACHINE PISTOLS5INTERWAR PERIOD · MACHINE PISTOLS344GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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