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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
Welrod
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1942–
Quantity
14,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1942
- Service Entry Year1943
- DesignerInter-Services Research Bureau
- Weight (Empty)1.1 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSpecial Operations Executive, Office of Strategic Services, Resistance forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- Bullet Weight8 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity6
- Trigger Typesingle-action
- Safety Typemanual
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity280 m/s
- Muzzle Energy315
- Effective Range (point)22.86 m
- Effective Range (area)7 m
- Maximum Range50 m
- Sighting Range27 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length82.55 mm
- Rifling Twist1:254 mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typefixed luminescent
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length305 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialsteel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitynone
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production14,000
- Production Start1942
- Variants32
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width32 mm
- Height32 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1942Production started
84
years in service
14,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
WELROD · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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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