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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
Winchester Model 1885
Category
Country
Production
1885–1920
Quantity
140,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
98
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1885
- Service Entry Year1885
- DesignerJohn Browning
- Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited States Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeFalling Block
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Magazine Capacity1
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length660 mm
- Rifling Twist1-18
- Sight Typetang sight
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features3MOD.3
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production140,000
- Production Start1885
- Production End1920
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1885Production started
- 1920Production ended
141
years in service
35
years in production
140,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 8 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
131BOLT-ACTION RIFLES19PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES850UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS1PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A breech mechanism in artillery where the breechblock slides vertically downward to open or close the breech.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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