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The M1A1 nomenclature was applied to a variation of the Thompson submachinegun, which was an automatic weapons.
As far as the .30 carbine goes, M1 designation was applied to semi automatic variants, whereas the fully automatic versions were known as M2.
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What is was the M1A1 Carbine?
The M1A1 Carbine was an American semi-automatic, gas operated, magazine fed, shoulder weapon designed as a modified varient of the standard M1 Carbine, the difference between the two models is that the M1A1 has a retractable steel wire stock, making it more compact and lighter than the M1 Carbine, while the M1 Carbine had a standard solid wood rifle stock. The M1A1 was issued primarily to American Army paratroopers in Europe due to its light weight, compact wire stock. The M1A1 was fed from a detachable box magazine that contained 15 .30 carbine cartridges, the same as the regular M1 Carbine.
What was standard World War 2 issued American rifle?
m1 garand or the m1a1 carbine were the standard issue combat rifles. they were the semi automatic rifles of their time
Is a carbine a semi-automatic rifle?
The term carbine means a short barreled rifle. Some are semi-automatic, some fully automatic, and some are bolt action, lever action, pump action, etc. The M1 Carbine from WW II WAS a semi-auto.
What is the difference between a m1 carbine and a m2 carbine?
M1 carbines are semi-automatic and M2s are full automatic.
Is the Crosman Stinger R34 Airsoft Carbine sold at walmart automatic or semi-automatic?
The Crosman r34 is not automatic or semi-automatic. You have to manually reset the action for every bb you shoot.
Kel-Tec SU22 22 rimfire semi-automatic carbine?
Yes
Is a Bugatti manual?
no. its a semi automatic
What is a ruger 10 22 long rifle carbine semi automatic worth?
50-250 USD or so
What is a M4 carbine used for?
The M4 is a military rifle capable of semi automatic or 3 shot automatic fire. It is used where a lighter shorter rifle is useful.
Are automatic semi trucks cheaper than manual semi trucks?
No, not in the least. And maintenance on those transmissions is much more than it is on the manual transmissions.
How do you dissassemble a semi-automatic pistol?
Get a owner's manual from the manufacturer and follow the instructions.
Is it possible to make a manual air soft pistol into a semi-automatic?
No it is not possible
