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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 Model 6
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · WORLD WAR I
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1938
- Service Entry Year1938
- Weight (Empty)0.9 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.380 ACP (9×17 mm)
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- Bullet Weight6 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger Typesingle-action
- Safety Typemanual thumb safety
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length87 mm
- Sight Typefixed iron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction3MOD.3
- Overall Length158 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialplastic grip panels
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1915Production started
- 1945Production ended
111
years in service
30
years in production
250,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Walther Model 6 
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · World War I
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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