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Charlton Automatic Rifle
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Bolt-Action Rifles · New Zealand · 1942
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CharltonAutomaticRifle

Charlton Automatic Rifle
Charlton Automatic Rifle Photo: Bas · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
50
Effective Range
45
Reliability
30
Stopping Power
60
Durability
55
Ergonomics
40
Optics-Readiness
20
Calibre Versatility
10
Build Quality
45
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin New Zealand
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity1,500
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
43
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
10/11
World War II
268/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
50
Effective Range
45
Reliability
30
Stopping Power
60
Durability
55
Ergonomics
40
Optics-Readiness
20
Calibre Versatility
10
Build Quality
45
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Charlton Automatic Rifle
Production
1942–1945
Quantity
1,500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
43
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1942
  • Service Entry Year1942
  • DesignerPhilip Charlton
  • Weight (Empty)7.3 kg
  • Notable UsersNew Zealand Home Guard
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge.303 British
  • Calibre7.938 mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity744 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)910 m
  • Maximum Range1,830 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
  • Sight TypeSliding ramp rear sights, fixed post front sights
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production1,500
  • Production Start1942
  • Production End1945
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1942Production started
  3. 1945Production ended
84
years in service
3
years in production
1,500
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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