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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 Model 27
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1935
- Service Entry Year1935
- Weight (Empty)1.18 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.357 Magnum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length32.8 mm
- Calibre Classmedium
- Bullet Weight10.2 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeDouble Action
- Fire Modesdouble-action only
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity6
- Trigger Typedouble-action
- Safety Typehalf-cock notch
◇Ballistics7MOD.7
- Muzzle Velocity448 m/s
- Muzzle Energy873
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
- Maximum Range1,500 m
- Sighting Range50 m
- Accuracy2.5
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length3 mm
- Rifling Twist1:18.75
- Rifling Grooves5
- Sight TypeFixed front, adjustable rear
- Sight Radius153 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialcarbon steel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitybarrel length, grip, finish options
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1935
- Production End1994
- Variants3
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width40 mm
- Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1935Production started
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1994Production ended
91
years in service
59
years in production
327
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Interwar Period
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.
Firearm mechanism where a single trigger pull both cocks the hammer and releases it to fire the round.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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