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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Semmerling
Category
Country
Production
1979–2003
Quantity
600
Unit Price (current)
$2.5K↗ 291% inflation · 1980→2025
Original Price
$645 (1980)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · COLD WAR
95
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
30
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.5K
Original: $645 (1980)
Inflation: +%291
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1979
- DesignerPhilip R. Lichtman
- Weight (Empty)0.56 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.56 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.380 ACP (LM2 variant); .45 ACP (XLM and LM4 variants)
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Case Length23.1 mm
- Bullet Weight14.9 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity4
- Trigger TypeDouble action
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity260 m/s
- Muzzle Energy500
- Effective Range (point)25 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length87.63 mm
- Sight Typefixed iron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length93.98 mm
- Receiver MaterialS-7 tool steel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost5MOD.5
- Total Production600
- Production Start1979
- Production End2003
- Unit Cost645 USD
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width25.4 mm
- Height93.98 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1979Production started
- 2003Production ended
47
years in service
24
years in production
600
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
479PISTOLS95COLD WAR · PISTOLS1793UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS20PRICE · PISTOLS876PRICE · ALL WEAPONS558PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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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