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Schwarzlose machine gun
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General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Austria · 1905
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Schwarzlosemachinegun

Schwarzlose machine gun
Schwarzlose machine gun Photo: Heereswaffenamt · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
50
Effective Range
40
Penetration
30
Reliability
65
Accuracy
45
Barrel Endurance
50
Mount Versatility
35
Controllability
55
Portability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Austria
ManufacturerSteyr Arms, Carl Gustafs stads gevärsfaktori, Zbrojovka Brno, Artillerie-Inrichtingen
CategoryGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1905–1918
Operators21 countries
Data Quality88%
49
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) MASS Rating
6/15
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
102/131
All-Time
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
50
Effective Range
40
Penetration
30
Reliability
65
Accuracy
45
Barrel Endurance
50
Mount Versatility
35
Controllability
55
Portability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
Schwarzlose machine gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
49
general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1908
  • Production End1918
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1905Production started
  2. 1907Entered service
  3. 1914First deployment: World War I
  4. 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
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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