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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 69
Category
Country
Production
1935–1963
Quantity
355,363
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1935
- DesignerFrank F. Burton
- Weight (Empty)2.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.22 Long Rifle, .22 Long, or .22 Short
- Calibre5.6 mm
- Case Length15 mm
- Calibre Class.22 caliber
- Bullet Weight2.6 g
- RimfireYes
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Safety TypeCocking piece or sliding lever
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity390 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length635 mm
- Sight TypeBlade front and buckhorn rear open sights standard; hooded front sights, rear peep sights, and telescopic sights optiona
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Furniture MaterialWalnut
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production355,363
- Production Start1935
- Production End1963
- Variants69
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1935Production started
- 1963Production ended
91
years in service
28
years in production
355,363
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
240BOLT-ACTION RIFLES30INTERWAR PERIOD · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES1670UNITED STATES · 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.
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.
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.
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