Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Standardmodell rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
97
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1924
- Service Entry Year1933
- Weight (Empty)3.99 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge7.92×57mm Mauser; 7×57mm Mauser; 7.65×53mm Mauser
- Calibre Classfull-size rifle
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemClip
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics7MOD.7
- Muzzle Velocity878 m/s
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Effective Range (area)1,500 m
- Maximum Range5,000 m
- Sighting Range2,000 m
- Penetration30 mm
- Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length600 mm
- Rifling Twist1:240 mm (1:9.45 in)
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeTangent-leaf sight
- Sight Radius650 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1924
- Variants2
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width40 mm
- Height180 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1920Sale: Bolivia
- 1924Production started
- 1927First deployment: Chinese Civil War
- 1930Sale: Paraguay
- 1935Production ended
- 1938Sale: Japan (28,000 units)
- 1939Last sale: Japan (20,000 units)
102
years in service
11
years in production
8
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
Standardmodell rifleSALES8records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 |  Japan | 20,000 | — | — |
| 1938 | Japan | 28,000 | — | — |
| 1938 | Japan | 8,000 | — | — |
| 1930 |  Paraguay | — | — | — |
| 1920 |  Bolivia | — | — | — |
| — |  Honduras | — | — | — |
| — |  Spain | — | — | — |
| — |  Portugal | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
61BOLT-ACTION RIFLES5INTERWAR PERIOD · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES83GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS8PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A removable container holding multiple rounds of ammunition, used to replenish a pistol's chamber.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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