Boba Fett uses the EE-3 carbine rifle, a short BlasTech Industries carbine with a pistol grip, solid stock, and optical sight. It has been his signature weapon since The Empire Strikes Back (1980). In The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett he also carries a blaster pistol in a right-side holster.
Quick Specs
| Primary blaster | EE-3 carbine rifle |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BlasTech Industries |
| Configuration | Short carbine, pistol grip, solid stock, optical sight |
| Sidearm | Holstered blaster pistol (later appearances) |
| First canon appearance | The Empire Strikes Back (1980) |
| Earlier sidearms | WESTAR-34 pistols as a young hunter |
The EE-3 on Screen
Fett first appeared in the animated segment of the 1978 Holiday Special, which is not canon; his first canon and first live-action appearance is The Empire Strikes Back, where the EE-3 is slung across his armor in Cloud City. Wookieepedia notes his original rifle was destroyed during the Sarlacc pit fight in Return of the Jedi.
When he returns in season 2 of The Mandalorian, he recovers an EE-3 from the Razor Crest and carries it into The Book of Boba Fett. Fett is also known for modifying the stock on his carbine, which is why collectors debate stock shapes so much.
What About His Sidearm?
In his streaming-era appearances, Fett wears a blaster pistol on his right side. Wookieepedia matches that prop to the DB-41 sporting blaster pistol by Kessler, a designation drawn from a 2026 visual guide rather than named on screen, so treat it as a reference match rather than a confirmed on-screen name. Older names from non-canon Legends material are not used in current canon.
Earlier in his life, as a young hunter, Boba used WESTAR-34 pistols, the same model his father carried in Attack of the Clones.
Displaying an EE-3
The EE-3 is short enough to wall-mount horizontally above a helmet stand, which is the classic Boba Fett shelf layout. Heavy, uneven weathering suits the original-trilogy look, while a slightly cleaner finish matches the streaming-era rifle. For costumes, a single-point sling across the back keeps the carbine visible without tying up your hands, and keeps it easy to manage in crowded convention halls.
Owning a Replica
The EE-3 is the centerpiece of any Boba Fett costume or wall display, and it reads well even at a distance. The EE-3 carbine rifle replica at Destiny Guns is a non-firing, fan-made display piece with no moving parts, built for cosplay kits, shelves, and wall mounts. For the sidearm side of the kit, there is also a Boba Fett inspired blaster pistol replica. For other options, browse the Star Wars blaster rifle and carbine replicas, and keep any convention build within your event's prop rules.
FAQ
What rifle does Boba Fett use?
The EE-3 carbine rifle made by BlasTech Industries. It is his signature weapon from The Empire Strikes Back onward.
Does Boba Fett have a pistol?
Yes. In The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett he carries a holstered blaster pistol. Wookieepedia matches it to the DB-41 sporting blaster pistol, a name from a reference book rather than dialogue.
What blaster did Boba Fett use as a kid?
Young Boba used WESTAR-34 pistols, the same model as Jango Fett's twin blasters.
Sources
- StarWars.com Databank: Boba Fett
- Wookieepedia: EE-3 carbine rifle
- Wookieepedia: DB-41 sporting blaster pistol
Part of the Star Wars Blaster Database: who carries which blaster, where it first appeared, and where to find a display replica.