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SR-47

Assault Rifles · United States · 1945
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SR-47

SR-47
SR-47 Photo: Evers · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
50
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
55
Modularity
30
Weight
65
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service1945
Quantity425,977
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
63
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
50/62
Post-Cold War
205/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
50
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
55
Modularity
30
Weight
65
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
SR-47
Production
1945–
Quantity
425,977
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
50
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
63
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1943
  • Service Entry Year1943
  • DesignerHugo Schmeisser
  • Weight (Empty)4.6 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)5.13 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge7.92×33mm Kurz
  • Calibre7.92 mm
  • Calibre Classintermediate
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity685 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length420 mm
  • Sight Typeadjustable iron sights
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production425,977
  • Production Start1943
  • Production End1945
  • Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1945Production started
81
years in service
425,977
units produced
📖 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.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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