Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Norinco JW-103
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1995–
Quantity
8,000
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1995
- DesignerChina North Industries Corporation
- Weight (Empty)2.8 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge7.62×39mm (JW-103); .223 Remington (JW-105)
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Bullet Weight8 g
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typethree-way adjustable trigger
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity655 m/s
- Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length534 mm
- Sight TypeNone (JW-103); Iron sights (JW-105)
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Receiver Materialmilled and forged steel
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production8,000
- Production Start1995
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1995Production started
31
years in service
8,000
units produced
04 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
214BOLT-ACTION RIFLES23POST-COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES265PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS202PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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 mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources