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Thorneycroft carbine
Photo: James Baird Thorneycroft (1851-1918) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Thorneycroftcarbine

Bolt-Action Rifles · United Kingdom · 1901
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Thorneycroftcarbine

Thorneycroft carbine
Thorneycroft carbine Photo: James Baird Thorneycroft (1851-1918) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
50
Effective Range
45
Reliability
60
Stopping Power
55
Durability
70
Ergonomics
40
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1901
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
50
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
62/101
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
246/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
50
Effective Range
45
Reliability
60
Stopping Power
55
Durability
70
Ergonomics
40
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Thorneycroft carbine
Production
1901–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
62
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
50
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
◎General1MOD.1
  • First Production Year1901
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge.303 British
  • Calibre7.7 mm
  • Case Length56.99 mm
  • Calibre Classfull-power
  • Bullet Weight11.27 g
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
◆Construction1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1901Production started
125
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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