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Smith&WessonModel320revolvingrifle

Bolt-Action Rifles · United States · 1879
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Smith&WessonModel320revolvingrifle

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
35
Effective Range
30
Reliability
70
Stopping Power
40
Durability
75
Ergonomics
50
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
20
Build Quality
75
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United States
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1879–1887
Operators1 countries
Quantity977
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
44
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
76/101
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
266/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
35
Effective Range
30
Reliability
70
Stopping Power
40
Durability
75
Ergonomics
50
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
20
Build Quality
75
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Model 320 revolving rifle
Production
1879–1887
Quantity
977
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
76
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
44
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge.32 S&W
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Calibre Class.32
◈Operation4MOD.4
▣Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length406.4 mm
  • Sight TypeFixed front post and rear notch
  • Iron SightsYes
◇Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production977
  • Production Start1879
  • Production End1887
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1879Production started
  2. 1887Production ended
147
years in service
8
years in production
977
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
Firearm mechanism requiring manual cocking of the hammer before each shot, firing only when the trigger is pulled.
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