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''note includes some Carbines and Sniper Rifles''
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|[[File:Flag_vc_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[VC]]</strong> || [[File:Kar98_3d.png|250px]]<br><b>[[Karabiner 98k]]</b> || [[File:Kar98_ki.png|150px]] || [[File:Class_Assault.png|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]</b> || 5 / 15 || 65 || 156
|[[File:Flag_vc_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[VC]]</strong> || [[File:Kar98.png|250px]]<br><b>[[Karabiner 98k]]</b> || [[File:Weapon kar98k.svg|250px]] || [[File:Class_Assault.png|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]</b> || 5 / 20 || 65 || 156
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|[[File:Flag_vc_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[VC]]</strong> || [[File:Kar98s_3d.png|250px]]<br><b>[[Karabiner 98k ZF39]]</b> || [[File:Kar98s_ki.png|150px]] ||[[File:Class_sniper.png|50px]]  <b>[[Sniper]]</b><br> || 5 / 15 || 65 || 156
|[[File:Flag_vc_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[VC]]</strong> || [[File:Kar98s.png|250px]]<br><b>[[Karabiner 98k ZF39]]</b> || [[File:Weapon kar98k_s.svg|250px]] ||[[File:Class_sniper.png|50px]]  <b>[[Sniper]]</b><br> || 5 / 20 || 65 || 156
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|[[File:Flag_us_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong> || [[File:M1903_3d.png|250px]]<br><b>[[M1903 Springfield]]</b> || [[File:M1903_ki2.png|150px]] || [[File:Class_Assault.png|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]</b><br>[[File:Class_sniper.png|50px]]  <b>[[Sniper]]</b><br> || 5 / 15 || 65 || 156
|[[File:Flag_vc_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[VC]]</strong>|| [[File:Karabiner 98k ZF-41.png|250px]]<br><b>[[Karabiner 98k ZF-41]]</b> || [[File:Weapon kar98k zf41.svg|250px]] || [[File:Class_Assault.png|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]</b><br> || 5 / 20 || 65 || 156
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|[[File:Flag_us_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong> || [[File:M1903s_3d.png|250px]]<br><b>[[M1903A4 Springfield]]</b> || [[File:M1903s_ki2.png|150px]] || [[File:Class_sniper.png|50px]]  <b>[[Sniper]]</b><br> || 5 / 15 || 65 || 156
|[[File:Flag_us_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong> || [[File:1903.png|250px]]<br><b>[[M1903 Springfield]]</b> || [[File:Weapon m1903.svg|250px]] || [[File:Class_Assault.png|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]</b><br>[[File:Class_sniper.png|50px]]  <b>[[Sniper]]</b><br> || 5 / 20 || 65 || 156
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|[[File:Flag_vc_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[VC]]</strong> || [[File:M38_3d.png|250px]]<br><b>[[Mosin-Nagant M38]]</b> || [[File:M38_ki2.png|150px]] || [[File:Class_Assault.png|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]</b> || 5 / 15 || 65 || 156
|[[File:Flag_us_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong> || [[File:1903s.png|250px]]<br><b>[[M1903A4 Springfield]]</b> || [[File:Weapon m1903s.svg|250px]] || [[File:Class_sniper.png|50px]] <b>[[Sniper]]</b><br> || 5 / 20 || 65 || 156
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|[[File:Flag_vc_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[VC]]</strong> || [[File:M91_3d.png|250px]]<br><b>[[Mosin-Nagant M91/30]]</b> || [[File:M91_ki2.png|150px]] || [[File:Class_Assault.png|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]</b><br>[[File:Class_sniper.png|50px]]  <b>[[Sniper]]</b><br> || 5 / 15 || 65 || 156
|[[File:Flag_us_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong> || [[File:M40.png|250px]]<br><b>[[M40]]</b> || [[File:Weapon m40.svg|250px]] || [[File:Class_sniper.png|50px]]  <b>[[Sniper]]</b><br> || 5 / 20 || 65 || 156
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|[[File:Flag_vc_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[VC]]</strong> || [[File:M91s_3d.png|250px]]<br><b>[[Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU]]</b> || [[File:M91s_ki2.png|150px]] || [[File:Class_sniper.png|50px]] <b>[[Sniper]]</b> || 5 / 15 || 65 || 156
|[[File:Flag_vc_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[VC]]</strong>|| [[File:weapon_MAS36.png|250px]]<br><b> [[MAS-36/51]]</b> || [[File:Weapon mas36.svg|250px]] || [[File:Class_Assault.png|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]</b><br>[[File:Class_sniper.png|50px]]  <b>[[Sniper]]</b><br>|| 5 / 20 ||65||156
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|[[File:Flag_vc_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[VC]]</strong>|| [[File:weapon_MAS36CR39.png|250px]]<br><b> [[MAS-36 CR39]]</b> || [[File:Weapon mas36 cr39.svg|250px]] || [[File:Class_Assault.png|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]</b><br>|| 5 / 20 ||65||156
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|[[File:Flag_vc_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[VC]]</strong> || [[File:M38.png|250px]]<br><b>[[Mosin-Nagant M38]]</b> || [[File:Weapon m38.svg|250px]] || [[File:Class_Assault.png|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]</b> || 5 / 20 || 65 || 156
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|[[File:Flag_vc_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[VC]]</strong> || [[File:M91.png|250px]]<br><b>[[Mosin-Nagant M91/30]]</b> || [[File:Weapon m91.svg|250px]] || [[File:Class_Assault.png|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]</b><br>[[File:Class_sniper.png|50px]]  <b>[[Sniper]]</b><br> || 5 / 20 || 65 || 156
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|[[File:Flag_vc_new.png|50px]]<br><strong>[[VC]]</strong> || [[File:M38 s.png|250px]]<br><b>[[Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU]]</b> || [[File:Weapon m38s.svg|250px]] || [[File:Class_sniper.png|50px]] <b>[[Sniper]]</b> || 5 / 20 || 65 || 156
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Bolt-action weapons are firearms that use a manually operated bolt to chamber a cartridge, lock the action for firing, and extract/eject the spent case. In military rifles, bolt actions were historically the dominant mechanism from the late 19th century through World War II, most commonly paired with full-power rifle cartridges and internal or detachable magazines. By the Vietnam War era, bolt-action rifles were largely replaced in front-line service by self-loading rifles and assault rifles, but they remained important in roles where simplicity and precision mattered—especially sniping and marksman use.
==DEFINITION & CHARACTERISTICS==
A “bolt action” describes an operating mechanism rather than a strict weapon class: the shooter cycles a bolt handle to load, lock, unlock, and extract. In practice, bolt-action weapons (especially rifles) tend to emphasize robust lockup and mechanical simplicity, with rate of fire determined by the shooter’s manipulation of the bolt rather than an automatic cycling system. While bolt actions are not inherently “more accurate,” the combination of a strong locking action, simpler operating cycle, and common use with precision-oriented barrels and sights has historically made bolt-action rifles a frequent choice for sniper and precision roles.
;Common traits
* '''Role:''' Historically the standard infantry rifle mechanism; later most associated with precision rifles, sniping, and second-line/irregular use where ruggedness is valued.
* '''Typical cartridges:''' Often full-power rifle cartridges (varies by nation/era), though bolt actions can be chambered in many calibers.
* '''Typical fire modes:''' Semi-automatic fire only (one shot per trigger press), with manual cycling between shots.
* '''Typical feeding:''' Internal box magazines loaded by stripper clips are common historically; detachable box magazines also exist (especially on modern precision rifles).
* '''Common engagement ranges:''' Highly dependent on cartridge/sights/training; bolt-action service rifles commonly supported mid-to-long range fire, while scoped sniper variants were optimized for longer-range precision.
* '''Notable tradeoffs:''' Strong and simple action with reliable extraction and good mechanical consistency versus a slower practical rate of fire compared with self-loading rifles; follow-up shots require manual bolt manipulation and can disrupt sight picture.
==HISTORY==
Bolt-action repeating rifles became a major step forward in infantry firepower by combining a metallic-cartridge repeating system with a strong locking breech mechanism. Through the first half of the 20th century, most armies relied on bolt-action rifles as their standard shoulder arms, refining magazine systems, stripper-clip loading, and rugged field handling. After World War II, however, many militaries moved toward self-loading rifles and (later) intermediate-cartridge assault rifles to increase practical volume of fire and reduce the weight burden of weapon and ammunition carried by infantry.
In the Vietnam War era, bolt-action rifles persisted in two main ways: as precision/sniper rifles in allied service and as older rifles remaining in circulation among communist forces and irregulars. The U.S. Marine Corps adopted the bolt-action M40 sniper rifle in 1966 as a standardized sniper weapon, reflecting the continued utility of bolt actions for deliberate, accurate fire. Communist forces also employed bolt-action sniper rifles such as scoped Mosin–Nagant variants, which remained in service across multiple conflicts and appeared in Vietnam as sniper weapons. In addition, older bolt-action rifles from the colonial and World War II periods—such as French MAS-36 rifles used in Indochina—contributed to the mix of legacy arms that could be encountered via capture, battlefield recovery, or long-running stockpiles.
===Sources===
* https://www.britannica.com/technology/bolt-action Bolt action | Encyclopaedia Britannica
* https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/long-range-warriors-the-usmc-m40-rifles/ Long-Range Warriors: The USMC M40 Rifles | American Rifleman
* https://www.nramuseum.org/guns/the-galleries/wwii%2C-korea%2C-vietnam-and-beyond-1940-to-present/case-41-korean-war-firearms/hungarian-mosin-nagant-model-1891-30-bolt-action-rifle-with-telescopic-sight.aspx Hungarian Mosin Nagant Model 1891/30 Bolt Action Rifle with Telescopic Sight | NRA National Firearms Museum
* https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C246072 MAS 36 Rifle : French Army (issued in the period immediately after WWII in Indochina) | Australian War Memorial
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Latest revision as of 03:52, 4 March 2026

note includes some Carbines and Sniper Rifles


Factions Weapon Icon Classes Ammo Damage
Normal Headshot

VC
Karabiner 98k		 Assault 5 / 20 65 156

VC
Karabiner 98k ZF39		 Sniper
 5 / 20 65 156

VC
Karabiner 98k ZF-41		 Assault
 5 / 20 65 156

US
M1903 Springfield		 Assault
Sniper
 5 / 20 65 156

US
M1903A4 Springfield		 Sniper
 5 / 20 65 156

US
M40		 Sniper
 5 / 20 65 156

VC
MAS-36/51		 Assault
Sniper
 5 / 20 65 156

VC
MAS-36 CR39		 Assault
 5 / 20 65 156

VC
Mosin-Nagant M38		 Assault 5 / 20 65 156

VC
Mosin-Nagant M91/30		 Assault
Sniper
 5 / 20 65 156

VC
Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU		 Sniper 5 / 20 65 156


Bolt-action weapons are firearms that use a manually operated bolt to chamber a cartridge, lock the action for firing, and extract/eject the spent case. In military rifles, bolt actions were historically the dominant mechanism from the late 19th century through World War II, most commonly paired with full-power rifle cartridges and internal or detachable magazines. By the Vietnam War era, bolt-action rifles were largely replaced in front-line service by self-loading rifles and assault rifles, but they remained important in roles where simplicity and precision mattered—especially sniping and marksman use.

DEFINITION & CHARACTERISTICS

A “bolt action” describes an operating mechanism rather than a strict weapon class: the shooter cycles a bolt handle to load, lock, unlock, and extract. In practice, bolt-action weapons (especially rifles) tend to emphasize robust lockup and mechanical simplicity, with rate of fire determined by the shooter’s manipulation of the bolt rather than an automatic cycling system. While bolt actions are not inherently “more accurate,” the combination of a strong locking action, simpler operating cycle, and common use with precision-oriented barrels and sights has historically made bolt-action rifles a frequent choice for sniper and precision roles.

Common traits
  • Role: Historically the standard infantry rifle mechanism; later most associated with precision rifles, sniping, and second-line/irregular use where ruggedness is valued.
  • Typical cartridges: Often full-power rifle cartridges (varies by nation/era), though bolt actions can be chambered in many calibers.
  • Typical fire modes: Semi-automatic fire only (one shot per trigger press), with manual cycling between shots.
  • Typical feeding: Internal box magazines loaded by stripper clips are common historically; detachable box magazines also exist (especially on modern precision rifles).
  • Common engagement ranges: Highly dependent on cartridge/sights/training; bolt-action service rifles commonly supported mid-to-long range fire, while scoped sniper variants were optimized for longer-range precision.
  • Notable tradeoffs: Strong and simple action with reliable extraction and good mechanical consistency versus a slower practical rate of fire compared with self-loading rifles; follow-up shots require manual bolt manipulation and can disrupt sight picture.

HISTORY

Bolt-action repeating rifles became a major step forward in infantry firepower by combining a metallic-cartridge repeating system with a strong locking breech mechanism. Through the first half of the 20th century, most armies relied on bolt-action rifles as their standard shoulder arms, refining magazine systems, stripper-clip loading, and rugged field handling. After World War II, however, many militaries moved toward self-loading rifles and (later) intermediate-cartridge assault rifles to increase practical volume of fire and reduce the weight burden of weapon and ammunition carried by infantry.

In the Vietnam War era, bolt-action rifles persisted in two main ways: as precision/sniper rifles in allied service and as older rifles remaining in circulation among communist forces and irregulars. The U.S. Marine Corps adopted the bolt-action M40 sniper rifle in 1966 as a standardized sniper weapon, reflecting the continued utility of bolt actions for deliberate, accurate fire. Communist forces also employed bolt-action sniper rifles such as scoped Mosin–Nagant variants, which remained in service across multiple conflicts and appeared in Vietnam as sniper weapons. In addition, older bolt-action rifles from the colonial and World War II periods—such as French MAS-36 rifles used in Indochina—contributed to the mix of legacy arms that could be encountered via capture, battlefield recovery, or long-running stockpiles.

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