Data Quality85%
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 68
Category
Country
Production
1934–1944
Quantity
98,496
Unit Price (current)
$144.154↗ 2303% inflation · 1934→2025
Original Price
$6 (1934)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$144.154
Original: $6 (1934)
Inflation: +%2303
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
- First Production Year1934
- Weight (Empty)2.27 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge.22 Short, .22 Long, or .22 Long Rifle interchangeably (standard); .22 WRF (1938-onwards, optional)
- Calibre5.6 mm
- Calibre Class.22 caliber
- RimfireYes
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Magazine Capacity1
- Safety Typewing-style safety
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Sight TypeAperture rear sight, hooded post front sight
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction2MOD.2
- Furniture Materialwalnut
- Modularitytakedown
▤Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production98,496
- Production Start1934
- Production End1944
- Unit Cost6.35 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1934Production started
- 1944Production ended
92
years in service
10
years in production
98,496
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
229BOLT-ACTION RIFLES28INTERWAR PERIOD · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES1580UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS16PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES981PRICE · ALL WEAPONS20PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 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.
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.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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