The Failures that led to the M1 Carbine

[ProgSpear]

A bit of gun history I never encountered before.

The Failures that lead to the M1 Carbine.

Owning an M1 Carbine is on my bucket list for owning a rifle, but the cost of a specimen is easily $1200 bucks for a decent unmolested vers...

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[Deplorable Me]

How does the .30 carbine cartridge compare to the 9mm?

 

[Edwardteach72]

How does the .30 carbine cartridge compare to the 9mm?

Think .357mag vs 9mm

 

[Acer-m14]

@ProgSpear

CMP auction .. 1900.00 + link below

Civilian Marksmanship Program - Promoting firearms safety training!

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Civilian Marksmanship Program - Promoting firearms safety training!

M1 Garand Service Grade SA 62567 M1 Garand Service Grade SA 62567 Muzzle: 1+ Throat: 1+ Barrel: S-A 11-40 The bore of this rifle is dark. Receiver: D 28291 - 2 Bolt: D28287-2SA Op-Rod: D35382-1-SA Trigger Housing: D 28290 SA Trigger Guard: C46025-1SA Hammer: C46008-1SA Safety: C46015-4 Markings...

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[nortatoga]

I remember watching this old movie (1952) back when I was a kid!

Carbine Williams - Wikipedia

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[kaliber]

Had a m1 carbine many years ago, round to me was only good for plinking/range time and expensive so I sold it and never missed it. Historic value definitely but I appreciated the money and someone enjoys it and appreciates it.