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 M.SS41
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1941
- Service Entry Year1941
- Weight (Empty)16.9 kg
- Weight (Loaded)20.9 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge14.5×114mm
- Calibre14.5 mm
- Case Length114 mm
- Calibre Classheavy
- Bullet Weight64 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Practical Rate of Fire10
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual lever
◇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
- Barrel Length1,220 mm
- Rifling Twist1:381 mm
- Rifling Grooves8
- Sight Typeiron sights, optical scope
- Sight Radius890 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitynone
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production15,000
- Production Start1941
- Production End1945
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width108 mm
- Height250 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1941Production started
85
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 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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