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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
St. Étienne Mle 1907
Country
Production
1907–1917
Quantity
39,700
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1907
- Service Entry Year1907
- DesignerManufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne (MAS)
- Weight (Empty)26 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersFrance, Kingdom of Greece, Kingdom of Italy, Kingdom of Romania, Spanish Republic, United States, Republic of China (1912–1949)
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge8mm Lebel
- Calibre8 mm
- Calibre Classfull-size rifle
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesautomatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire8
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual lever
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity724 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length710 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production39,700
- Production Start1907
- Production End1917
- Variants1,905
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1907Production started
- 1911First deployment: Italo-Turkish War
- 1916Sale: Romania (500 units)
- 1917Production ended
119
years in service
10
years in production
39,700
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
ST. ÉTIENNE MLE 1907 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
St. Étienne Mle 1907SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 500 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
98GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)5PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)261FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS111PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
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.
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.
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