De Lisle Carbine

Sterling Engineering Company · Carbine · Out Of Production · 1942

Weight (empty)3415 g (120.5 oz)
Overall Length905 mm (35.63")
Barrel Length175 mm (6.89")
Magazine Capacity7 rounds
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Muzzle Velocity259 m/s (850 fps)
Muzzle Energy500 J (369 ft·lbf)
Effective Range185 m (202 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: .45 ACP

The De Lisle Carbine is one of the quietest firearms ever made, a suppressed bolt-action commando weapon built on a modified Lee-Enfield Mk III* action and chambered in .45 ACP. Designed by William Godfray de Lisle of the Air Ministry, the weapon's integrated suppressor was so effective that working the bolt produced more noise than firing a round. The naturally subsonic .45 ACP cartridge eliminated the need for specialized ammunition, while the massive suppressor — comprising half the weapon's ...

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Designer: William Godfray de Lisle