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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Volcanic pistol
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
46
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1854
- DesignerSmith & Wesson
- Weight (Empty)0.79 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.91 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge.41 Short Rimfire
- Calibre10.4 mm
- RimfireYes
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity381 m/s
- Effective Range (point)23 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length102 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length267 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1854Production started
172
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
511PISTOLS46PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · PISTOLS1952UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS296PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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