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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Schmidt-Rubin
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1889–1956
Quantity
1,366,228
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1891
- Service Entry Year1889
- DesignerEduard Rubin and Rudolph Schmidt
- Weight (Empty)4.43 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.43 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSwiss Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge7.5×53.5mm Swiss (GP90 & GP90/03); 7.5×54.5mm Swiss (GP08 experimental); 7.5×55mm Swiss (GP90/23 & GP11)
- Calibre7.5 mm
- Case Length55 mm
- Calibre Class.308
- Bullet Weight11.34 g
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity12
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity620 m/s
- Effective Range (point)550 m
- Maximum Range2,900 m
- Sighting Range550 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length780 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
⬢Features1MOD.1
- Bayonet LugYes
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production1,366,228
- Production Start1891
- Production End1956
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1889Production started
- 1914First deployment: World War I
- 1956Production ended
137
years in service
67
years in production
1,366,228
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
158BOLT-ACTION RIFLES25PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES43SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS87PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
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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