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M 1 CarbineThe M1 Carbine is an American-made rifle that was carried by Allied troops during WWII. It is a light and handy weapon, weighing 5-6 lbs. as compared to typical battle rifles? of the time which weigh 9-10 lbs. and up. It is also shorter, making it ideal for close conditions, urban warfare, and airborne operations. It also has a large 10 round magazine and is semi-automatic. Originally intended for support troops, tankers, and people who would otherwise be armed with pistols?, it became popular with some infantry and marines as well. Audie Murphy? carried an M1 Carbine. The disadvantage of the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand is that at long ranges, it is less effective. |