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Panzerbüchse M.SS41
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PanzerbüchseM.SS41

Sniper Rifles · 1941
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PanzerbüchseM.SS41

Panzerbüchse M.SS41
Panzerbüchse M.SS41 Photo: U.S. Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
70
Consistency
65
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
60
Optics
50
Ergonomics
40
Suppressor Compatibility
20
Portability
30
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ManufacturerZbrojovka Brno
CategorySniper Rifles
EraWorld War II
In service1941
Operators2 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
3/12
World War II
156/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
70
Consistency
65
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
60
Optics
50
Ergonomics
40
Suppressor Compatibility
20
Portability
30
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Panzerbüchse M.SS41
Prime contractor
Production
1941–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
sniper rifles category
ⓘ 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 Year1941
  • Service Entry Year1941
  • Weight (Empty)16.9 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)20.9 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity1,013 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy33,000
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
  • Effective Range (area)500 m
  • Maximum Range1,000 m
  • Sighting Range600 m
  • Penetration30 mm
  • Accuracy3
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production15,000
  • Production Start1941
  • Production End1945
  • Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width108 mm
  • Height250 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1941Production started
85
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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