Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Centennial
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · EARLY COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1952
- Weight (Empty)0.595 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.22 LR; .22 Magnum; .32 H&R Magnum; .38 Special +P; .357 Magnum; .356 TSW; 9×19mm
- Calibre9.1 mm
- Calibre Classrimmed centerfire
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeRevolver
- Fire ModesDouble Action Only
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity5
- Trigger TypeDAO
- Safety Typegrip safety (some models)
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length47.625 mm
- Sight TypeFixed sights, front and rear
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel (J-frame)
- Furniture Materialwood or synthetic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1952
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1952Production started
74
years in service
40
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ 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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