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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
47
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1977
- Weight (Empty)2.8 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersIrish National Liberation Army, Rhodesia
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm pistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Fire Modessemi-automatic only
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity40
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length290 mm
- Sight Typehooded front sight
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length450 mm
- Receiver Materialmetal
- Furniture Materialmetal
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1977
- Production End1980
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1964First deployment: Rhodesian Bush War
- 1977Production started
- 1980Production ended
49
years in service
3
years in production
1
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
168MACHINE PISTOLS47COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS53SOUTH AFRICA · ALL WEAPONS120PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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