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