WLVRN (Wolverine)
Type	Bullpup Semi-automatic rifle Battle rifle Carbine
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Designer	Desert Tech
Manufacturer	Desert Tech
Unit cost	$2499 (January 2024 for 5.56)
Produced	2024-Present
Variants	WLVRN
Specifications
Mass	3.37 kg (7.4 lb) 16" 3.52 kg (7.8 lb) 20"
Length	660 mm (26 in) 16" 762 mm (30.0 in) 20"
Barrel length	406 mm (16.0 in) 505 mm (19.9 in)
Width	42.9 mm (1.69 in)
Height	199.64 mm (7.860 in)
Cartridge	.223 Remington 5.56×45mm NATO .223 Wylde .300 BLK .308 Win 7.62×51mm NATO 6.5mm Creedmoor
Action	Short-stroke gas-operated piston, rotating bolt
Feed system	10, 20, & 30-round box magazine
Sights	Picatinny rail for mounting Picatinny mounted iron sights or various optical sights

The Desert Tech WLVRN, pronounced "Wolverine", is the successor to the company's MDRx bullpup weapon system. The WLVRN and its Military/Law Enforcement variant, the Sabertooth, where first showcased at the 2024 Shot Show convention in Las Vegas. ^[1] The rifle aimed to improve various aspects of the MDRx platform and several variants were submitted into the Next Generation Squad Weapon and Mid-Range Gas Gun (MRGG) military programs for testing and adoption.

The WLVRN was initially launched in three color options: Black, Flat Dark Earth (FDE), and Tungsten. Several calibers were supported through the various configurations possible including .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, .300 AAC Blackout, and 6.5mm Creedmoor, which barrel lengths ranging from Short-barreled rifle lengths (less than 16") to up to 20" in length, depending on the caliber.

Variants

Sabertooth

The military / Law Enforcement version of the WLVRN, featuring select-fire capabilities.

Micron

A modified version of the MDRx/WLVRN, featuring an extremely short handguard to minimize the rifle's overall length. The rifle does not suffer significant shortcomings of reduced barrel length due to its inherent bullpup design.

Unnamed Submission for NGSW/MRGG Program

A variant of the WLVRN was showcased at Desert Tech's 2024 Shot Show booth, featuring a unique 6.8 caliber round that was similar to 6.5mm Creedmoor, being internally tested by Desert Tech to be in-line with the specifications outlined for the MRGG specification requirements. This variant also showcased a unique handguard, equipped with the I-Rail designed powered NATO Accessory Rail section and built-in battery housing.