The pulse-wave rifle represented an enlarged, rifle configuration of the pulse-wave pistol. Similarly to the pistol variant, the rifle delivered increased damage when used in close proximity, but its effectiveness diminished at greater distances.
A pulse-wave rifle had a price of 550 credits. Its weight was 4 kilograms, and it could fire 50 shots before requiring a replacement power pack.
Variations of this weapon encompassed the Type A pulse-wave rifle produced by Greff-Timms Industrial, along with the P-301 pulse-wave sniper rifle, the J-301 Pulse-Wave Saboteur, and the M-110 Pulse-Wave Disruptor.
Juggernaut war droids serving the Galactic Republic employed the pulse-wave rifle as their standard issue weapon.