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SMG F1
Photo: Richard William Crothers · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Machine Pistols · Australia
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SMG F1
SMG F1 Photo: Richard William Crothers · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
60
Concealability
70
Accuracy
50
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Australia
ManufacturerLithgow Small Arms Factory
CategoryMachine Pistols
Operators7 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
41/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
60
Concealability
70
Accuracy
50
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
SMG F1
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Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1962
  • Service Entry Year1963
  • Weight (Empty)3.26 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.7 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • Calibre9 mm
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity365 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
  • Barrel Length200 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:250 mm
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight Typeadjustable iron sights
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
03 / History
04 / Conflicts
SMG F1 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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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