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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
Smith & Wesson Model 1913
Category
Country
Production
1913–1921
Quantity
8,350
Unit Price (current)
$536.572↗ 3152% inflation · 1913→2025
Original Price
$16.5 (1913)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
41
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$536.572
Original: $16.5 (1913)
Inflation: +%3152
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1913
- DesignerCharles Philibert Clement
- Weight (Empty)0.623 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBureau of Investigation (FBI precursor)
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.35 S&W Auto
- Calibre8.9 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Safety Typeambidextrous grip safety
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length88.9 mm
- Sight TypeRound blade front; groove in barrel assembly rear
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length165.1 mm
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost5MOD.5
- Total Production8,350
- Production Start1913
- Production End1921
- Unit Cost16.5 USD
- Variants8
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1913Production started
- 1921Production ended
113
years in service
8
years in production
8,350
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
494PISTOLS41PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · PISTOLS77BELGIUM · ALL WEAPONS48PRICE · PISTOLS972PRICE · ALL WEAPONS175PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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