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De Lisle carbine
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DeLislecarbine

Carbines · United Kingdom · 1943
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DeLislecarbine

De Lisle carbine
De Lisle carbine Photo: Atirador · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
95
Manoeuvrability
90
Firepower
40
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
30
Reliability
85
Modularity
10
Ergonomics
50
Versatility
20
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerSterling Armaments Company
CategoryCarbines
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1945
Operators2 countries
Quantity129
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
61
Carbines MASS Rating
2/2
World War II
31/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
95
Manoeuvrability
90
Firepower
40
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
30
Reliability
85
Modularity
10
Ergonomics
50
Versatility
20
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
De Lisle carbine
Category
Production
1943–1945
Quantity
129
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · WORLD WAR II
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
61
carbines category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1942
  • Service Entry Year1943
  • DesignerWilliam G. De Lisle
  • Weight (Empty)3.74 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersUnited Kingdom, United States
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity253 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)182.88 m
  • Maximum Range365.76 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
  • Barrel Length209.55 mm
  • Sight TypeFord Dagenham: Winchester rifle sight at rear, simple ramp with modified P-14 front sight protector at front. ; Sterling
  • Optic RailNo
  • Iron SightsYes
  • Threaded BarrelNo
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production129
  • Production Start1942
  • Production End1945
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1943Production started
  3. 1945Production ended
83
years in service
2
years in production
129
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
DE LISLE CARBINE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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