Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Pistol F. Ascaso
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1937–1937
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1937
- Service Entry Year1937
- DesignerTaller Casa de Bach de Terrassa (Factory of the Subsecretary of Weaponry SAF 290)
- Weight (Empty)1.015 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge9mm Largo
- Calibre9 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length150 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length224 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1937
- Production End1937
- Variants400
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width32 mm
- Height135 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1936First deployment: Spanish Civil War
- 1937Production started
89
years in service
0
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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