Comparison With Contemporary Rifles
The only contemporary rifle which it can be compared to is the Norwegian Kammerlader—the only other breech loader adopted for service in the 1840s.
| Rifle | Needle gun | Kammerlader M1849/55 |
|---|---|---|
| Effective range | 600 m (650 yards) | 1,000 m (1,100 yd) |
| Rate of fire | 10 to 12 rounds/minute | 6 to 8 rounds/minute (estimate, see article) |
| Calibre | 15.4 mm (0.61 in) | 17.5 mm (0.69 in) |
| Muzzle velocity | 305 m/s (1,000 ft/s) | Sources vary between 265 to 350 m/s (870 to 1,150 ft/s) |
| Barrel length | 91 cm (35.8 in) | 78 cm (30.7 in) |
| Total length | 142 cm (55.9 in) | 126 cm (50.4 in) |
| Loaded weight | 4.7 kg (10.4 lb) | 5 kg (11 lb) |
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