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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Swinburn–Henry
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1872
- Service Entry Year1870
- DesignerJ. S. Swinburn
- Weight (Empty)3.22 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.577/450 Martini–Henry
- Calibre11.56 mm
- Case Length57 mm
- Calibre Classfull-bore
- Bullet Weight31.1 g
- RimfireNo
▣Operation2MOD.2
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity400 m/s
- Sighting Range732 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length591 mm
- Rifling Grooves7
- Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
- Bayonet LugYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1870Production started
- 1871Entered service
156
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
43CARBINES6PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · CARBINES587UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS39PERFORMANCE/PRICE · CARBINES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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