Data Quality83%
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 61
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1970
- Weight (Empty)0.45 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.22 Long Rifle
- Calibre5.6 mm
- Case Length13 mm
- Calibre Class.22
- Bullet Weight2.6 g
- RimfireYes
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire ModesSingle-action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger TypeSingle-action
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length81 mm
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length147 mm
▤Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production65,438
- Production Start1970
- Production End1973
- Variants4
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width28 mm
- Height100 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1970Production started
- 1973Production ended
56
years in service
3
years in production
65,438
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ 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.
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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