Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Solothurn S-18/100
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1934
- Service Entry Year1934
- Weight (Empty)45 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge20×105mmB
- Calibre20 mm
- Case Length105 mm
- Calibre Class20 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity735 m/s
- Effective Range (point)400 m
- Penetration20 mm
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length925 mm
- Sight TypeA dedicated scope
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1934
- Production End1943
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1934Production started
- 1936Sale: Japan (1 units)
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1940Last sale: Finland (12 units)
- 1943Production ended
92
years in service
9
years in production
18
units produced
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 19units
19active
Solothurn S-18/100SALES5records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 |  Finland | 12 | — | — |
| 1939 |  United States | 2 | — | — |
| 1936 |  Japan | 1 | — | — |
| 1934 |  Italy | — | — | — |
| — |  Switzerland | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
176SNIPER RIFLES3INTERWAR PERIOD · SNIPER RIFLES86SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS159PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 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.
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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