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Solothurn S-18/1100
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SolothurnS-18/1100

Sniper Rifles · Switzerland · 1942
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SolothurnS-18/1100

Solothurn S-18/1100
Solothurn S-18/1100 Photo: Hmaag · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
70
Consistency
65
Terminal Power
90
Reliability
55
Optics
40
Ergonomics
30
Suppressor Compatibility
10
Portability
20
Cost-Effectiveness
45
Origin Switzerland
CategorySniper Rifles
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1943
Operators8 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
57
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
4/12
World War II
162/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
70
Consistency
65
Terminal Power
90
Reliability
55
Optics
40
Ergonomics
30
Suppressor Compatibility
10
Portability
20
Cost-Effectiveness
45
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Solothurn S-18/1100
Production
1942–1943
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
57
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1942
  • DesignerWaffenfabrik Solothurn
  • Weight (Empty)54.7 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersSwitzerland, Hungary, Italy, Nazi Germany, The Netherlands
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity750 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1942
  • Production End1943
  • Variants18
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1942Production started
  3. 1943Production ended
84
years in service
1
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 8 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Solothurn S-18/1100 1942
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
Firearm capability allowing selection between semi-automatic and fully automatic modes via a selector switch.
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