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A carbine is simply a rifle with a shorter than normal barrel. They are about as old as the rifle itself, and were used by military forces that needed a shorter, handier rifle, such as Cavalry troops or Artillerymen.
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What kinds of weapons did the soldiers in World War 2 use?
They used sub machine guns, sniper rifles, rifles, pistols, anti tank weapons, and machine rifles. Examples: The Thompson, BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle), M1A1 Carbine, etc....
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 kind of rifle shoots 9mm bullets?
There are several rifles and carbines that are chambered for the 9mm Parabellum cartridge. Among others, the AR-15 style rifles have been made in that caliber, as well as the Marlin Camp 9 carbine, and High Point carbine.
How powerful was the Spencer carbine compared to modern rifles?
Within its limitations, just as effective as modern arms.
What is a ten letter word that has five vowels and is french and means soldiers who carry carbine rifles?
revolution
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
What is a Springfield rifles?
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 is this 1898 krag serial number 430578 22 in bbl short stock no c on sight opening buttplate for clean kit rifle true carbine converted by factory carbine or after market converted carbine?
serial number suggests that your rifle was produced in the middle of 1903, about the time the Springfield 03 was taking the field. 1903 was the first year that the Krag rifles were only produced as carbines. Rifles ended in 1902. From the serial number, it appears this is what you have: an m1898 carbine produced in the middle of 1903. As a note, this is near the end oof complete production for the Krag, as production ended in 1904.
Was the Spencer carbine and rifle made in wi?
No - production ended circa 1869. Some Spencer rifles did see service during the First World War, though - but not in the European theatre. Paramilitary units organised as coast watchers were often issued surplus Spencer rifles.
Guns used in the civil wr?
Yes, they used the first pistols= revolvers and the first rifles= muskets
In a 1925 interview a lever action weapon that looks like a Winchester 94 is called an old army carbine Did the American army use these rifles?
Yes called Henry repeating rifles Used during the Civil War AMAZING Fire arms fro the price
What is the difference between a 30-30 Winchester Model 94 rifle and a Model 94 carbine?
Winchester carbines have a different shaped butt from a rifle, the shoulder or butt plate is shaped differently and is flatter. It never has a trapdoor. Having said that, rifles could be ordered with a carbine or even a shotgun buttstock. Generally speaking, the carbine will have a shorter barrel and not in a heavy profile or fully octagonal. This isn't a certain definition of carbine though as short barrels were available on special order to fit on the rifles. Rifle barrels were available down to 15 inch length, the same as the shortest carbine barrels. If the firearm has a ring attached to the body (action) it will be a carbine as this 'saddle ring' was not available on rifles. Also but more specialised, the two have different sights. Hope that helps.
