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FN M1900larger figure on 0 of 4
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 4 of 4
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source170 mm (6.7 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | FN M1900 | Mk 13 rifle |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Belgium[source] | — |
| Used by | See § Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | See § Conflicts[source] | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designer | John Browning |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Rate of fire
Single source35 rounds per minute[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source290 m/s (950 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Designed | 1898[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | FN Herstal[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1900−1911[source] | — |
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| No. built | 724,450[source] | — |
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| Variants | See § Variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | .32 ACP[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Blowback[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 7-round box magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Front blade and rear notch[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Role | single action semi-automatic pistol[source] | — |
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| Source measurement | A shorter barrel reduced the overall length by less than a millimeter while maintaining the same caliber and magazine capacity. The grip plates were made 1 mm wider, offering a more comfortable and secure hold for shooters with larger hands.[source]FN M1900 · History / Production; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Modèle 1899 Pistolet Automatique Browning − First production version. According to FN Herstal records, a total of 3,900 pistols were manufactured in 1899; According to E. C. Ezell , it weighs 765 grams (27.0 oz), and have an overall length of 183 millimetres (7.2 in) with a 122 mm (4.8 in) long barrel[source]FN M1900 · Variants / Belgium; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage | — |
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| Country of origin | North Korea[source]Inventory Country of origin column; table 2, row 3, cell 2; revision 1371897331; retrieved 2026-10-02 | United Kingdom[source] |
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| In service | — | 2001–present[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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