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Small arms1935–1980s
Bolt action rifle
Chiang Kai-shek rifle is a bolt action rifle originating in Republic of China. It was built by Gongxian , Hanyang , Jinling and Canton Arsenals. Reported operators include ROC, China, North Vietnam.
Republic of ChinaBolt action rifle
Republic of China
1935–1980s
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1934
Gongxian , Hanyang , Jinling and Canton Arsenals
1935–1949
~600,000
4.08 kg (9.0 lb)
1,110 mm (44 in)
600 mm (24 in)
7.92×57mm Mauser
Bolt action
15 rounds per minute
810 m/s (2,657 ft/s)
500 m (550 yd)
5-round stripper clip , internal magazine
ROC
China
North Vietnam
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.11 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Chiang Kai-shek rifle equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
China