US M1 Carbine history

To cope with the the "blitzkrieg" German strategy, the U.S. military decided to equip their troops with a lightweight semi-automatic running mode rifle.

Several engineers have worked on this weapon, including David M. "Carbine" Williams. The Winchester company was responsible for making the M1 Carbine.

Its main performance lies in its weight (2.36 kg), allowing officers and radio operators to have a light and handy weapon. But its small size greatly reduces the lethal effect of its bullets.

The semi-automatic mode is also one of the strengths of the M1 Carbine, which was used during the Korean War and part of that of Vietnam.

An M1A1 Carbine Para was also designed for airborne troops: it was equipped with a folding butt.

US M1 Carbine sheet

User: USA
Denomination: M1 Carbine
Total production: 6 200 000 (between 1941 and 1945)

Shooting mode: semi-automatic
Caliber: 7,62 mm
Magazine: 15/30 bullets
Practical range: 300 m
Maximum range: 2010 m
Rate of fire: 30 rounds/min

Weight: 2,36 kg
Lenght: 904 mm

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