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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
Walther GSP
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1968–
Quantity
25
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1968
- DesignerThore Eldh Sweden
- Weight (Empty)1,200 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1,281 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge.22 LR (GSP), ; .32 S&W Long (GSP-C)
- Calibre5.6 mm
- RimfireYes
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBlowback
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typetwo-stage
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length115 mm
- Sight TypeFixed front, fully adjustable rear
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length436.6 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1968Production started
58
years in service
25
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ 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.
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.
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.
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