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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 30
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · EARLY COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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 & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge* .32 S&W Long * .32 S&W
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Calibre Class.32
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
◈Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeRevolver
- Fire Modesdouble-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity6
- Trigger Typedouble-action
▣Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length50.8 mm
- Sight TypeFixed
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◇Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length203.2 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
◆Features5MOD.5
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1903
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1948Production started
- 1960Production ended
78
years in service
12
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
120REVOLVERS18EARLY COLD WAR · REVOLVERS1367UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS99PERFORMANCE/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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