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Orita M1941
Photo: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China / Freisteller von Auge=mit · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
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Machine Pistols · Romania · 1943
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OritaM1941

Orita M1941
Orita M1941 Photo: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China / Freisteller von Auge=mit · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
35
Reliability
55
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Romania
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1943
Operators3 countries
Quantity6,000
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
45
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
26/36
World War II
174/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
35
Reliability
55
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Orita M1941
Country
Production
1943–1943
Quantity
6,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
67
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
45
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1941
  • Service Entry Year1943
  • Weight (Empty)3.45 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Case Length19 mm
  • Bullet Weight8 g
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity400 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
  • Sighting Range500 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length278 mm
  • Rifling Twistright-handed
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Iron SightsYes
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Total Production6,000
  • Variants1,941
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1943Production started
83
years in service
0
years in production
6,000
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
ORITA M1941 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Orita M1941SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Vietnam———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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