Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Sauer 38H
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1939–1945
Quantity
200,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1938
- Service Entry Year1939
- DesignerJ. P. Sauer & Sohn
- Weight (Empty)0.715 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersNazi Germany, People's Movement for the Liberation of Azawad
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.32 ACP (7.65×17mmSR Browning),.22 Long Rifle,.380 ACP
- Calibre7.65 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger Typedouble-action
- Safety Typedecocking lever, magazine safety
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity280 m/s
- Effective Range (point)25 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length86 mm
- Sight TypeFixed iron sights, front—blade, rear—notch
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length161 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood or plastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production200,000
- Production Start1938
- Production End1945
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939Production started
- 1945Production ended
87
years in service
6
years in production
200,000
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
SAUER 38H · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
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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