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
Swedish Mauser
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1895–1948
Quantity
750,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
11
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1895
- Service Entry Year1895
- DesignerPaul Mauser
- Weight (Empty)4 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSweden, Finland, Luxembourg, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Thailand
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge6.5×55mm Swedish
- Calibre6.5 mm
- Case Length55 mm
- Calibre Classsmall-caliber rifle
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity725 m/s
- Effective Range (point)600 m
- Effective Range (area)800 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length739 mm
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeSquare post front, U notch rear iron sights or telescopic sight
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Receiver Materialhigh grade tool steel alloyed with nickel, copper, and vanadium
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production750,000
- Production Start1895
- Production End1948
- Variants38
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1895Production started
- 1939First deployment: Winter War
- 1948Production ended
131
years in service
53
years in production
750,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 7 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
SWEDISH MAUSER · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
2
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
06 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
87BOLT-ACTION RIFLES11PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES26SWEDEN · ALL WEAPONS87PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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