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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
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Category
Country
Production
1934–1942
Quantity
156,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1934
- Service Entry Year1934
- Weight (Empty)3.1 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge{{Unbulleted list
- Calibre7.92 mm
- Case Length57 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity720 m/s
- Maximum Range1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length490 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
- Bayonet LugYes
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production156,000
- Production Start1934
- Variants12
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1932First deployment: Chaco War
- 1934Production started
- 1937Sale: El Salvador (5,600 units)
- 1942Production ended
92
years in service
8
years in production
156,000
units produced
13
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries13country
vz. 33SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 |  El Salvador | 5,600 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
167BOLT-ACTION RIFLES16INTERWAR PERIOD · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES59CZECH REPUBLIC · ALL WEAPONS202PERFORMANCE/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.
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.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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