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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
Wänzl rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
94
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1867
- Service Entry Year1867
- DesignerFranz Wänzel
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersAustrian Empire, Qing Empire, Kingdom of Dahomey
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge14×33mmRF (rimfire); 14×33mmR (centerfire)
- Calibre14 mm
- Case Length33 mm
- Calibre Classrifle
- RimfireYes
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Magazine Capacity1
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
◆Construction3MOD.3
▤Features4MOD.4
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production70,000
- Production Start1867
- Variants1,854
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1867Production started
159
years in service
70,000
units produced
04 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
299BOLT-ACTION RIFLES94PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES162PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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 firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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