Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson M76
Category
Country
Production
1967–1974
Quantity
76
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1967
- Service Entry Year1967
- DesignerSmith & Wesson
- Weight (Empty)3.29 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.97 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited States Navy, New York Police Department
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- Bullet Weight8 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessafe, semi-automatic, full automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity36
- Cyclic Rate of Fire720
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length203.2 mm
- Sight TypeFront: protected blade, rear: fixed aperture
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction4MOD.4
- Length (stock folded)571.5 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1967
- Production End1974
- Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1966Sale: United States
- 1967Production started
- 1974Production ended
59
years in service
7
years in production
76
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
SMITH & WESSON M76 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
Smith & Wesson M76SALES3records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 |  United States | — | — | — |
| — |  Panama | — | — | — |
| — |  Saudi Arabia | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
61MACHINE PISTOLS18COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS1317UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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.
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