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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category.
01 / Overview
Salvator-Dormus M1893
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1893–1918
Quantity
1,893
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1893
- Service Entry Year1893
- DesignerArchduke Karl Salvator of Austria and Georg von Dormus
- Weight (Empty)20 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge8x50mmR
- Calibre8 mm
- Case Length50 mm
- Calibre Class8 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire ModesAutomatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire180
- Practical Rate of Fire180
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length530 mm
- Sight TypeIron
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction2MOD.2
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1893
- Production End1918
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1893Production started
- 1899First deployment: Boxer Rebellion
- 1918Production ended
133
years in service
25
years in production
1,893
units produced
04 / MASS Score
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) RANKING Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
42HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)4PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)109AUSTRIA · ALL WEAPONS40PERFORMANCE/PRICE · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
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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