Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
Schwarzlose machine gun
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1905–1918
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1908
- Service Entry Year1908
- DesignerAndreas Wilhelm Schwarzlose
- Weight (Empty)41.4 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersAustro-Hungarian Army, Dutch Army, Greek Army, Hungarian Army, Italian colonial troops, Royal Corps of Colonial Troops, Nazi German army, Italian Army, Imperial Japanese Navy
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge{{unbulleted list
- Calibre8 mm
- Case Length50 mm
- Calibre Class8mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modesautomatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire400
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length530 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction3MOD.3
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1908
- Production End1918
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1905Production started
- 1907Entered service
- 1914First deployment: World War I
- 1918Production ended
121
years in service
13
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 21 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
SCHWARZLOSE MACHINE GUN · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries21country
06 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
102GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)6PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)100AUSTRIA · ALL WEAPONS67PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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