The General Motors M1 carbine was a semi-automatic carbine produced by General Motors Corporation for the United States military during World War II. It was a lightweight and compact weapon designed for use by paratroopers, tank crews, and other soldiers who needed a more compact and manageable weapon than the standard-issue M1 Garand rifle.
The M1 carbine was developed by a team of engineers led by David Marshall "Carbine" Williams, who had previously designed the M1 Garand. The carbine was based on the earlier M1 carbine, which had been developed by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The M1 carbine incorporated several improvements over the earlier model, including a simplified design, improved accuracy, and a faster rate of fire.
The M1 carbine was manufactured by several companies during World War II, including General Motors, Inland Division of General Motors, and the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors. Over 6 million M1 carbines were produced during the war, and it was widely used by American forces in the Pacific and European theaters.
After World War II, the M1 carbine continued to be used by the United States military in Korea and Vietnam. It was also adopted by the military forces of several other countries, including Belgium, Canada, France, Israel, and the Netherlands. The M1 carbine remains a popular weapon for civilian use, and it is still produced today by several companies.
Specifications:
* Caliber: .30 Carbine
* Action: Semi-automatic
* Barrel Length: 18 inches
* Overall Length: 35.6 inches
* Weight: 5 pounds
* Magazine Capacity: 15 or 30 rounds
* Rate of Fire: 600 rounds per minute
* Effective Range: 300 yards
