Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Panzerbüchse 39
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1938
- Service Entry Year1939
- DesignerB. Brauer
- Weight (Empty)12.6 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersNazi Germany
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.92×94mm Patronen
- Calibre7.92 mm
- Case Length94 mm
- Calibre Class7.92mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeFalling Block
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Magazine Capacity1
- Cyclic Rate of Fire10
- Practical Rate of Fire10
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity1,210 m/s
- Effective Range (point)300 m
- Penetration25 mm
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length1,085 mm
- Sight TypeHooded front post, rear "V" notch
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityconversion to grenade launcher
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production39,232
- Production Start1938
- Production End1941
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1940Production started
- 1941Production ended
86
years in service
1
years in production
1,408
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
162SNIPER RIFLES4WORLD WAR II · SNIPER RIFLES390GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS92PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A breech mechanism in artillery where the breechblock slides vertically downward to open or close the breech.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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