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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
Murata rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
54
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1880
- Service Entry Year1880
- DesignerMurata Tsuneyoshi
- Weight (Empty)4.09 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.62 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersEmpire of Japan, Korean Empire, Republic of China, Manchukuo, Mengjiang, First Philippine Republic, Qing Empire
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge11×60mmR Murata; 8×53mmR Murata
- Calibre11 mm
- Case Length60 mm
- Calibre Classrimmed rifle
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Magazine Capacity1
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity437 m/s
- Maximum Range1,800 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length840 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production80,000
- Production Start1880
- Production End1905
- Variants7
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1880Production started
- 1894First deployment: First Sino-Japanese War
- 1905Production ended
146
years in service
25
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
223BOLT-ACTION RIFLES54PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES173JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS87PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
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.
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