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
Jungle Carbine
Category
Country
Production
1944–1947
Quantity
251,368
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
1
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 Year1944
- Service Entry Year1944
- DesignerRoyal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley, Birmingham Small Arms Company
- Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersUnited Kingdom, Commonwealth of Nations, Indonesia
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.303 Mk VII SAA Ball
- Calibre7.7 mm
- Case Length56 mm
- Calibre Class.303 British
- Bullet Weight11.3 g
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Cyclic Rate of Fire20
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity686 m/s
- Effective Range (point)274 m
- Sighting Range457 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length476 mm
- Sight TypeFlip-up rear aperture sights, fixed-post front sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
- Bayonet LugYes
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production251,368
- Production Start1944
- Production End1947
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1944Production started
- 1947Production ended
82
years in service
3
years in production
251,368
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
JUNGLE CARBINE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN20% win
Total Conflicts
5
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
1988–1998Bougainville conflict—→1971Bangladesh Liberation War—→1955–1975Vietnam WarDecisive victory→1950–1953Korean War—→1948–1960Malayan Emergency—→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
76BOLT-ACTION RIFLES1WORLD WAR II · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES69UNITED KINGDOM · 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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