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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
MS-74
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1949–1949
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1949
- DesignerE. F. Dragunov
- Weight (Empty)4.84 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge7.62×54mmR
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length54 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length706 mm
- Sight Typeoptical sight and iron sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
◆Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1949
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1949Production started
77
years in service
0
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
108SNIPER RIFLES2EARLY COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES195RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS13PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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