Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Ishapore 2A1 rifle
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1963–1974
Quantity
250,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1962
- Service Entry Year1963
- DesignerRifle Factory Ishapore
- Weight (Empty)4.7 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersIndian Armed Forces, Indian police, Bangladesh
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity12
- Cyclic Rate of Fire20
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity792 m/s
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Maximum Range2,000 m
- Sighting Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length635 mm
- Sight TypeSliding ramp rear sights, fixed-post front sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Receiver Materialnickel steel
- Furniture Materialmahogany wood
⬢Features1MOD.1
- Bayonet LugYes
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production250,000
- Production Start1962
- Production End1974
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1963Production started
- 1974Production ended
63
years in service
11
years in production
250,000
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
ISHAPORE 2A1 RIFLE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Ishapore 2A1 rifle 
07 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
99BOLT-ACTION RIFLES16COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES30INDIA · ALL WEAPONS118PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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