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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
Panzerbüchse 38
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1938
- Service Entry Year1939
- Weight (Empty)16.2 kg
- Weight (Loaded)17.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge7.92×94mm Patronen
- Calibre7.92 mm
- Case Length57 mm
- Calibre Class7.92mm
- Bullet Weight12.8 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation9MOD.9
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity4
- Cyclic Rate of Fire10
- Practical Rate of Fire10
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
- Muzzle Velocity1,210 m/s
- Muzzle Energy9,400
- Effective Range (point)300 m
- Effective Range (area)500 m
- Maximum Range1,000 m
- Sighting Range600 m
- Penetration25 mm
- Accuracy2
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length1,085 mm
- Rifling Twist1:240 mm
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typeiron sights, ZF39 telescopic sight
- Sight Radius850 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitynone
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production1,600
- Production Start1938
- Production End1945
- Variants0
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width160 mm
- Height290 mm
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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