Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Tabatière rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
80
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
- First Production Year1864
- Notable UsersFrance, Argentina, Qajar Iran, Siam
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge18x35mmR
- Calibre18 mm
- Case Length35 mm
- Bullet Weight48 g
▣Operation2MOD.2
- Action TypeBreak Action
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
◇Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Iron SightsYes
◆Features1MOD.1
- Bayonet LugYes
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Total Production358,000
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1864Production started
- 1880Sale: Argentina
162
years in service
358,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Tabatière rifleSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 |  Argentina | — | — | — |
ⓘ "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 ↗
276BOLT-ACTION RIFLES80PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES403FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS87PERFORMANCE/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.
Firearm mechanism where the barrel and breech pivot open for loading/unloading, typically via a hinge at the frame.
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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