The M1 carbine (formally the United States carbine, caliber .30, M1) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine chambered in the .30 carbine (7.62×33mm) cartridge that was issued to the …

walled pistol cartridge. Original loading specifications called for a 110 grain FMJ. at 1,970 feet per second. Though suitable for its intended purpose, the 30 Do rifle came a new cartridge — the …

The .30 M1 Carbine is based off the .32 Win case. This round is made for the M1 Carbine a rifle in service for the United States Military from 1942-1973. It was used in World War II, the Korean …

Aug 10, 2021 · In 1938, the US Army delivered a request to the Ordnance Department for a lightweight select-fire automatic service rifle chambered for a .30 caliber pistol round to arm …

Finally, on July 21, 1937, the first production version was proof fired, function tested and checked for accuracy, but it wasn’t until September of that year that deliveries were made to the U.S. …

Belatedly, a folding-stock version of the M1 Carbine was developed, after a request was made for a compact and light infantry arm for airborne troops. The first M1 Carbines were delivered in …

Oct 20, 2022 · Specifications for the new round were to be greater than .27 caliber, with an effective range of 300 yards or more, and a midrange trajectory ordinate of 18" or less at 300 …

It is marked "US CARBINE CAL .30 M1" and is partially obscured by the slide when the bolt is closed. At the rear of the receiver is the manufacturer and serial number. This one was …

The Basic Field Manual for the U.S. .30 Caliber Carbine (M1, M1A1, and eventually M2) was FM 23-7 (1942, 1944, 1952). The U.S. Army Ordnance Training Manual for ordnance personnel …

Introduced in the early 1940s, the cartridge features a straight-walled, rimless design. It generally propels a 110-grain (7.1 g) round-nose, full metal jacket bullet at approximately 1,970 feet per …