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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Steyr Model 1912 Mauser
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1912–1918
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1912
- Service Entry Year1914
- Weight (Empty)3.97 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.11 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge7×57mm Mauser 7.92×57mm Mauser 7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.92 mm
- Case Length57 mm
- Calibre Class7.92mm
- Bullet Weight11.3 g
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Feed SystemClip
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity850 m/s
- Muzzle Energy3,600
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Effective Range (area)1,400 m
- Maximum Range2,000 m
- Sighting Range1,800 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length736 mm
- Rifling Twist1:9.5
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeIron sights adjustable to
- Sight Radius650 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production115,079
- Production Start1912
- Production End1918
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1910First deployment: Mexican Revolution
- 1912Production started
- 1918Production ended
114
years in service
6
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
Steyr Model 1912 MauserSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Mexico | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
73BOLT-ACTION RIFLES7PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES42AUSTRIA · ALL WEAPONS87PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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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