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A carbine usually has a shorter barrel than a standard rifle and is usually lighter. An example would be the Mosin Nagant M38 which is the carbine version of the M91/30. Shorter barrel and shorter stock(retractable also) such as the M4-(ALEX CHIEM)
It also shoots smaller caliber bullets In the last few centuries, carbines have existed as rifles with cut-down barrels, and as shoulder arms firing a pistol round. Both sacrifice the range and velocity of a rifle for a shorter and more easily handled weapon. Carbines have been used many times in the history of firearms. Currently the US M4 carbine in Iraq is a cut-down version of the M16 assault rifle, and it is better for short-range street fighting. In the American Civil War, carbines were used by cavalrymen, and most fired a smaller caliber bullet, but the Sharps and Spencer carbines were merely the rifles with shorter barrels. In WW2, the US M1 carbine fired the .30 pistol round.
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What is the value of a Universal 30 Mic Carbine w 22 barrel?
While similar in appearance to the military M1 Carbine, the Universal brand carbine may or may not share parts with those. They are considered to be of lesser quality than the military carbine, and prices are about half of the GI Carbine.
What is the length of the M4a1 carbine?
The barrel length of the M4A1 carbine is 14.5 inches. Legally, it would be considered a short-barreled rifle by the BATFE (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives).
What is the barrel length of the M4A1 Carbine?
The barrel length of the M4A1 carbine is 14.5 inches. Legally, it would be considered a short-barreled rifle by the BATFE (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives).
What is the range of a carbine rifle?
Depends on which carbine. No one carbine, no one answer.
What is the value of universal 30 caliber M1 carbine serial 446893?
The Universal brand M-1 Carbine was made after WW II for the civilian market, and may or may not have the same pasrts as a GI carbine- the design changed over time. They are considered of lesser quality than the GI carbine, and do not command the same price. In good condition, these seem to sell for about $250, more or less.
What is a springfield carbine rifle?
Springfield is the manufacturer. A rifle is a long arm with a rifled barrel. A carbine is a short rifle, generally considered having a barrel length of 20 inches or less. All carbines are rifles but not all rifles are carbines.
What round does the M1 Carbine use?
.30 Carbine
Is a M2 30 caliber carbine fully automatic?
The M-2 carbine was designed to be fully automatic and as such is considered a "Machine Gun" even if the selector and automatic type sear are replaced with the M1 style ( semi-automatic )parts The Reciever must be marked M2 for it to be considered a machine gun. Chuck Linderman Dothan, Alabama
When was Carbine Williams created?
Carbine Williams was created in 1952-05.
What is the duration of Carbine Williams?
The duration of Carbine Williams is 1.53 hours.
What are import marks on a carbine?
Required by ATF to identify who imported the carbine.
When did John Carbine die?
John Carbine died on 1915-09-11.
