Norinco JW-103

Norinco JW-103
Typebolt-action rifle
Place of originChina
Production history
DesignerChina North Industries Corporation
Designed1993-1995
ManufacturerChina North Industries Corporation
Produced1995 - Present[1]
No. built8000+ JW-103
1000+ JW-105[1]
VariantsNorinco JW-105
Specifications
Mass2.8 kg (6.17 lb) (JW-103)
3 kg (6.61 lb) (JW-105)[1]
Length1,040 mm (40.9 in) (JW-103)
1,045 mm (41.1 in) (JW-105)[1]
Barrel length534 mm (21.0 in) (JW-103)[2]
535 mm (21.1 in) (JW-105)[3]
Cartridge7.62×39mm (JW-103)
.223 Remington (JW-105)
Actionbolt action
Muzzle velocity655m/s (JW-103)
975m/s (JW-105)[1]
Effective firing range100m
Feed system5 round box magazine
Sightsnone (JW-103)
front sight (JW-105)

The Norinco JW-103 'Bush Ranger' is a centrefire bolt-action hunting rifle developed and exported by China North Industries Corporation of the People's Republic of China. The rifles are manufactured at Norinco's Hebei Plains Machinery Factory (No. 396 State Factory).

  1. ^ a b c d e http://www.qbq.com.cn/qikan/2008/10x/16.htm [dead link‍]
  2. ^ Marstar Canada: Norinco JW-103 'Bush Ranger' 7.62×39mm Bolt Action Rifle
  3. ^ Marstar Canada: Norinco JW-105 'Bush Ranger' .223 Caliber Bolt Action Rifle