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Machine Pistols · Italy · 1918
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OVP1918

OVP 1918
OVP 1918 Photo: Beretta · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
60
Accuracy
45
Reliability
55
Ergonomics
35
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Italy
ManufacturerRIV
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraWorld War I
In service1918–1918
Operators2 countries
Quantity500
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
45
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
2/8
World War I
174/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
60
Accuracy
45
Reliability
55
Ergonomics
35
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
OVP 1918
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1918–1918
Quantity
500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · WORLD WAR I
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1918
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • DesignerMajor Bethel-Abiel Revelli
  • Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersItaly; Ethiopia
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity318 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production500
  • Production Start1918
  • Production End1918
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1918Production started
108
years in service
0
years in production
500
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
OVP 1918SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Ethiopia———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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