Garand carbine
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For other uses, see Garand (disambiguation).
The Garand carbine was John Garand's entry during the Light Rifle program that produced the M1 Carbine. The weapon was chambered in the .30 Carbine round and was fed from a magazine inserted from the top right side.[1]
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Garand Carbine | |
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Type | Carbine |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designer | John Garand |
Designed | 1941 |
Produced | prototype only |
Specifications | |
Mass | 4.9lbs |
Length | 34 7/8ins |
Barrel length | 18ins |
Cartridge | .30 Carbine |
Action | Gas operated piston, locking bolt |
Feed system | 5, 10, 20, 50 round detachable box magazines |
Sights | Iron sight |
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