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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson .38/44
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge.38 Special
- Calibre9.65 mm
- Case Length29.3 mm
- Bullet Weight10.2 g
▣Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity343 m/s
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
- Maximum Range1,000 m
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length127 mm
- Rifling Grooves5
- Sight Radius152 mm
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length267 mm
▤Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width41 mm
- Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1930Production started
- 1966Production ended
96
years in service
36
years in production
20
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
120REVOLVERS5INTERWAR PERIOD · REVOLVERS1367UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS146PERFORMANCE/PRICE · REVOLVERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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