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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 317 kit gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · POST-COLD WAR
12
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
◎General1MOD.1
- Weight (Empty)0.306 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge.22 Long Rifle
- Calibre5.6 mm
- RimfireYes
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeDouble Action
- Fire Modesdouble-action
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity8
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length76.2 mm
- Rifling Twist1:16
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeHI-VIZ Front, adjustable rear
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction3MOD.3
- Overall Length182.626 mm
- Receiver Materialaluminum alloy
- Furniture Materialaluminum/titanium
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2008Production started
18
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
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