Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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 Year1947
- DesignerJan and Jaroslav Kratochvíl
- Weight (Empty)0.71 kg
- Notable UsersCzechoslovakia, Syria, Irish National Liberation Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.32 ACP
- Calibre7.65 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- Calibre Class7.65×17mm
- Bullet Weight5.5 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessingle-action, double-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger Typesingle-action/double-action
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity280 m/s
- Muzzle Energy215
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length96 mm
- Sight Typefront blade and rear notch
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length165 mm
- Furniture Materialbakelite
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1947
- Production End1970
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1947Production started
- 1970Production ended
79
years in service
23
years in production
70
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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