Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Velo-dog
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
50
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1895
- Service Entry Year1895
- DesignerRené Galand
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable Userscyclists, Alfonso XIII
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge5.75mm Velo-Dog
- Calibre5.75 mm
- Case Length29.6 mm
- Calibre Classrimmed
- Bullet Weight44 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeRevolver
- Fire Modesdouble action only
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity6
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
◆Construction3MOD.3
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1895
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1894Production started
- 1918Production ended
132
years in service
24
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
167REVOLVERS50PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · REVOLVERS360FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS23PERFORMANCE/PRICE · REVOLVERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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