people talk mad trash on .30 Carbine but it has the same force at 100m as .357 mag does at the muzzle. WAY better than a pistol for soldiers who didn't need a battle rifle but definitely something better than a sidearm. The fact that the program was so successful given its timeline and huge asks is very impressive.
Problem during the war was the FMJ rounds didn’t have good stopping power especially when pumping them into a huge force of psycho saki filled charging japs on a banzai attack. I always loved the looks of that weapon.
@@natural-born_pilot that's fair; I'm not saying it's super powerful at all, but I do believe that it served its purpose to be better than just a pistol for certain troops.
Well that's pretty much what it was ... Better than a side arm .45acp officers and NCO'S don't carry rifles so a very large pistol caliber in a carbine is the way forward
They will cheerfully propose a service contract, probably at the highest fee of the market, and then outsource a gunsmith to come and check that machine of yours🤣😋
I inherited my grandfather's (WWII) and it was always properly maintained. A lot of critics hate on it but it runs like a well oiled machine. It is great for deer at 100 yards and will definitely put a world of hurt on anything else 😉
American actor Tom Sizemore had that in “Saving Private Ryan”. Directed by Steven Spielberg, winner of five Academy Awards. Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Film Editing, & Best Sound Effects Editing. Ever see that movie?? I sure did. Many, many times!!
Agreed best WW2 movie ever a masterpiece of a movie! You could fill the dirt the blood the shoots everything awesome WW2 drama I have seen it a lot of times and every like 1 - -2 years I watched it IMO best Spielberg movie and if you remember Tom Sizemore was - Sargeant Horvarth in the movie!! Too bad I did not watch it in the movies but I have it on DVD and more.!👍🙌👏👌
@@teddcoleman8736 yeah I know about some of them, especially the Nazi companies, just didn't know IBM ever made guns. Idk why it seems so shocking to me
There's more i ( we ? ) Don't know, than Do know. And growing each and every day. Learning one new thing a day is putting me further and further behind . . . ☆
Yeah, a bunch of different companies you wouldn't typically associate with guns made guns for the war effort. Pretty sure Westinghouse made Garands and Singer made 1911s or Thompsons
If you're curious, IBM did in fact make rifles, and their german subsidiary, Deutsche Hollerith Maschinen GmbH (Dehomag), made tabulating machines for the Nazis.
That is a nice IBM… early one too …with the push button safety they change that because of soldiers, dropping the magazine… to a little lever, same spot.
I find the M1 Carbine so interesting because at the same time WW2, it basically competed against the SVT-40 and G43, both were huge calibers of 7.62 Russian and 7.92 Mauser, the same as the bolt action rifles, yet were semi-auto like the M1 carbine here. Yet here is this gun in .30 carbine, a significantly smaller cartridge vs the .30-06, it has less range, it's lighter, one would think it wouldn't be capable. Yet it still performed heroically, giving us, if you think about it, a scary realization. You didn't need big honking calibers/cartridges to take down a bad guy, even the smallest of rounds can still take you down.
One of my work buddies carried M1 in the 50s fighting terrorists.He said that it did not always kill,him and his buddies often found blood stains in the jungle after a fire fight ,but no bodies.Then they issued them Thompsons . He said they ripped them up.
The dump mag safety; remember my grandfather ( WWII vet) talking about accidently dumping a mag trying to take safety off in Italy as we were in his basement refinishing the stock of my first M1 carbine repatriated from Israel. He liked the flip safety, but didn't care for the bayonet lug of my retrofitted gun.
I love the older M1 Carbines that have the flip sights. You get to view the maker on the receiver and the flip sights are much cooler than the fixed sights. Unfortunately, more expensive also.
Excellent weapon had an IMI version.....never forget that this firearm was the preferred weapon of Audie Murphy......if it was good enough for him, then it's good enough for me.
Like the Garand's little brother. I had a 1943 Underwood M1 Carbine - another typewriter company. Who knew that typewriters could take an eye out! Nice ricochet down on shot #4. This was standard issue for my dad as a Russian linguist in the US Army in Germany in the late 50s. Good videography, thanks.
Really a beautiful thing. Like the B-17 Bomber. When you stop to look at a B-17 for a few moments, you begin to notice her graceful lines and her symetry in form to function.
I have a M1 love it one of my favorite guns so fun to shoot ballistics very similar to a .357 so 15 rounds of .357 as fast as you can pull the trigger is no joke
"We here at International Business Machines want to ensure that you have the means to put in the hours and do good work. Wherever that work is." Additionally, Singer sewing machines made some of the best 1911 pistols from WW2 that still command high prices from the quality.
Senjata yang sangat LUAR BIASAKEBANGGAAN POLISI INDONESIA SAMPAI SAAT INI MANTAP BUAT BIDIKSASARAN DAN KEPERCAYAAN AKURAT 100%SENJATA RINGAN COCOK UNTK SENAPAN SERBU KOTA SENJATA SING ADA LAWAN..👍👍🙏🙏
My buddy has one. It was his grandfathers. I want it so bad. Super fun to shoot and the history behind it is amazing. It is an original that saw action in ww2. Beautiful condition considering and still works flawlessly.
I never liked that flip rear sight. Would always wind up tilted halfway. I swapped it out on mine for the later knob adjustable sight with the protective wing ears and tool for doing it off Fulton Armory. Nice gun. Those M1 Carbines are great. Like it more than the AR
Que excelente y hermoso rifle, yo he disparado con esa arma, y es muy práctico y muy versátil, no tiene casi nada de retroceso..!! Fue un excelente rifle, y dió muy buenos resultados en la segunda guerra mundial..!! Me gustaría tener un 30 carbine ..!!
What an Awesome & Excellent demonstration with a Classic Firearm. Back in the 1980s I Owned a Ruger M1, Copy of the Originals. While My Very Good Friend had a Korean War, Vintage Manufactured One. The M1 is an Amazing, Excellent and Outstanding Firearm. That for it's Purposes was an Exceptionally Fine Weapon, Developed for the Needs it Fulfilled. Thanks for Sharing.
The Gas-Operated Action The M1 Carbine used a gas-operated, rotating bolt mechanism. This system worked by utilizing the gas pressure generated when a cartridge was fired to cycle the rifle's action. Here's how it works in more detail: Firing: When the shooter pulls the trigger, the firing pin strikes the primer of the cartridge. This ignites the powder inside the cartridge casing, generating gas. Gas Operation: Some of the expanding gas is directed through a small gas port located near the front of the barrel. This gas drives a piston backward, which in turn drives a operating rod attached to the bolt. Cycling the Action: As the operating rod moves, it causes the bolt to rotate and unlock, ejecting the spent cartridge from the chamber. The spring-loaded bolt then moves forward to pick up a new round from the magazine. Return to Battery: The tension in the spring forces the bolt back into position, chambering the new round and making the rifle ready to fire again. This gas-operated action allowed for semi-automatic fire, which meant that the rifle would fire once with each pull of the trigger. Unlike fully automatic firearms, the M1 Carbine required the shooter to pull the trigger each time to fire a round. This was an essential feature for ensuring that soldiers did not waste ammunition and that the weapon remained relatively simple and cost-effective to produce. The .30 Carbine Cartridge The M1 Carbine was chambered for the .30 Carbine cartridge, which was a mid-sized round designed to offer a balance between stopping power and manageable recoil. The .30 Carbine round had a 110-grain bullet and typically traveled at a velocity of around 1,975 feet per second. This gave it an effective range of approximately 200 to 300 yards, which was sufficient for most combat situations that the M1 Carbine was expected to perform in. Although the .30 Carbine round was less powerful than the .30-06 used by the M1 Garand or other battle rifles, it was still capable of incapacitating an enemy at shorter ranges. The relatively low recoil of the round made the M1 Carbine much easier to handle, especially for non-combat troops, women, and those who weren't accustomed to firing heavy firearms. Magazine Capacity The M1 Carbine was equipped with a detachable box magazine, which was available in both 15-round and 30-round versions. The 15-round magazine was more commonly used, as it was more compact and lighter. The 30-round magazine offered greater firepower, which was especially beneficial in certain combat scenarios, although it did add some bulk to the rifle. The detachable magazine design made the rifle faster to reload in combat situations and contributed to its popularity among soldiers. Manufacturing and Production The production of the M1 Carbine was extensive, with over 6 million units produced during World War II, the Korean War, and into the Vietnam War. The sheer scale of its production and the diversity of the companies involved made the M1 Carbine one of the most widely produced military firearms in history. Manufacturers Several companies were contracted to produce the M1 Carbine, including: Inland Division of General Motors - Inland was the largest producer of the M1 Carbine, manufacturing more than 2.6 million units. Winchester - Another well-known manufacturer of firearms, Winchester produced about 800,000 M1 Carbines during the war. IBM - Yes, the same company known for making computers later on. IBM produced about 340,000 M1 Carbines. Rock-Ola Manufacturing - Rock-Ola, originally a maker of jukeboxes, produced around 450,000 M1 Carbines. National Postal Meter - Produced over 300,000 carbines for the military. Other manufacturers included Saginaw Steering Gear, Quality Hardware, and Standard Products. Each company’s production of M1 Carbines varied slightly in terms of parts and assembly methods, though the overall design remained the same. M1 Carbine in Combat The M1 Carbine proved to be highly effective in combat. It was issued to millions of soldiers and quickly became a favorite for troops who needed a compact, semi-automatic rifle. It was light enough for paratroopers to carry on drops and small enough for rear-echelon troops who might need to defend themselves in close-quarters combat. Despite its effectiveness in many scenarios, the M1 Carbine had limitations. Its relatively low-powered round wasn’t as effective at long range or against heavily-armored targets. Soldiers on the front lines often preferred the M1 Garand or other weapons that could provide more stopping power. The M1 Carbine’s small size made it less intimidating and easier to carry, but in some ways, it wasn’t as powerful as the heavier rifles that infantrymen carried. Despite this, it remained an important weapon throughout WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Legacy While the M1 Carbine has largely been overshadowed by the likes of the M16 and M4, it remains a popular collectible firearm. Many veterans and collectors still praise the M1 Carbine for its ease of use, historical significance, and accuracy at short to medium ranges. Modern reproductions and surplus M1 Carbines continue to be used by gun enthusiasts, especially those who appreciate military history. In conclusion, the M1 Carbine was an essential and versatile weapon that fulfilled a unique role during World War II and beyond. It wasn’t the most powerful rifle in terms of range or stopping power, but it was incredibly practical for the soldiers who used it. Whether in the jungles of Vietnam or the mountains of Korea, the M1 Carbine earned its place in American military history as a reliable, easy-to-use weapon for troops who needed something light but capable
Remember when the CMP had an M1 Carbine lottery. Everyone sending in orders for the cheap Inlands, and few actually getting one of the scarce rifles on hand. I ordered a Winchester & a Rock-Ola. I got both. Sorry.
I really like my M1 carbine. If the ammo was a bit cheaper - it would be perfect. This little gun stands up well. In a world of modern AR's and Mini 14's and AK's I would still be happy to have this as my go-to firearm. You could do a whole lot worse.
If I was in world war two I would definitely be armed with a M1 Carbine. It's light handy and packs about the same energy as a 357 magnum. Also it's semiautomatic and has fast to reload 15 round mags. The M2 was even better being full auto and having 30 round magazines.
I like the irony of the German subsidy of IBM making punch cards and machinery for the camps, while American IBM was making weapons that would be used to liberate them.
IBM also help engineer the pass law infrastructure for apartheid South Africa… I guess they don’t have a problem working for the highest bidder regardless of ethics. 👎🏼
IBM was a company that made metal typewriters and cash registers. So IBM took over the production of the M1 carbine during World War II.
Not necessarily. A TON of companies made these, Remington, Winchester, inland, underwood, even general motors
@@TanCalHanduring ww2 every major company participated in production of firearms and materials for the war.
@@PapaPalsy this is true.
@@TanCalHanI don't believe Remington made these. Quality Hardware, National Postal Meter, and Rock Ola were some others
IBM made significantly less than Inland and Winchester. They helped. They did not, however, finish off production because others couldn't
IBM M1 Carbines are pretty rare to come across, especially one in good condition. Nice one! 👍
No wonder my local gun shop was offering it for $2k
Idk about where you live but I see them pretty regularly in (not mint but) decent shape
Like the Singer M1911
medic gaming
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Excellent rifle.Almost 80 years old and still going strong. With proper care it will probably outlast you.
Pm pm
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Fcfc😂😮😮
people talk mad trash on .30 Carbine but it has the same force at 100m as .357 mag does at the muzzle. WAY better than a pistol for soldiers who didn't need a battle rifle but definitely something better than a sidearm. The fact that the program was so successful given its timeline and huge asks is very impressive.
It's more akin to a 10mm I hear these days. Great rifles
Problem during the war was the FMJ rounds didn’t have good stopping power especially when pumping them into a huge force of psycho saki filled charging japs on a banzai attack. I always loved the looks of that weapon.
@@natural-born_pilot that's fair; I'm not saying it's super powerful at all, but I do believe that it served its purpose to be better than just a pistol for certain troops.
Well that's pretty much what it was ... Better than a side arm .45acp officers and NCO'S don't carry rifles so a very large pistol caliber in a carbine is the way forward
I mean this thing saw tons of front line combat too. It would definitely be my pick if I was gonna take any of the USGI lineup from WWII into battle.
Imagine calling IBM to troubleshoot when you have a malfunction.
"Hello, IBM support? I'm having a charging issue with one of your products..."
😁😁😁👍👍👍
The first deer that I ever killed was with an M1 carbine made by IBM
These rock
They will cheerfully propose a service contract, probably at the highest fee of the market, and then outsource a gunsmith to come and check that machine of yours🤣😋
This and Mishas_guns are just great channels. No annoying music ads or commentary just guns
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An international business machine if I’ve ever seen one
As long as the ammunition is correct.
My favorite historical rifle. Engineering masterpiece, and a timeless charm
one of the best, if not the best all around gun and caliber ever made. personal opinion
La meilleure de son époque. Son poids, sa puissance, sa commodité.
Agreed, I like most WWII weapons because they were made to last, don’t care much for the weapons of today
to be fair the m1 carbine was certainly an "international business machine"
I inherited my grandfather's (WWII) and it was always properly maintained. A lot of critics hate on it but it runs like a well oiled machine. It is great for deer at 100 yards and will definitely put a world of hurt on anything else 😉
I love the m1 carbine for its compact size and still good fire power not to mention the overall design is beautiful.
The m1 carbine is my favorite gun. Best video I've seen today!
+1!!!!...
muja 1 gen chiya
Great condition for 1944
I have one in better condition from 43
Mi arma en el Ejército de Uruguay.
Nada mejor que ver este video justo cuando estoy reparando el maderamen de varias carabinas M1 de mi compañia.
Dude. I love your videos. No commentary, just showing and action.
American actor Tom Sizemore had that in “Saving Private Ryan”. Directed by Steven Spielberg, winner of five Academy Awards. Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Film Editing, & Best Sound Effects Editing. Ever see that movie?? I sure did. Many, many times!!
“We’re in Business!”
Agreed best WW2 movie ever a masterpiece of a movie! You could fill the dirt the blood the shoots everything awesome WW2 drama I have seen it a lot of times and every like 1 - -2 years I watched it IMO best Spielberg movie and if you remember Tom Sizemore was - Sargeant Horvarth in the movie!! Too bad I did not watch it in the movies but I have it on DVD and more.!👍🙌👏👌
@@GunsOfTheWorld Defilade, other side of the hole!
@@MHG571 Yeah. I remember watching it the first time on dvd. I was all “WTF?!” when many U.S. soldiers got killed in that beach battle scene.
@@MHG571я из страны,где погиб каждый третий в той войне.посмотри фильм " иди и смотри" э.климова.1985 г.это изменит твое мнение о том.
Love your vids. Concise and to the point. No 50 minutes of talking and 10 seconds of shooting the actual gun. Nice Carbine!
Your videos are so calming!
I appreciate the way you treat your firearms, placed down neatly and not raining brass down on the finish.
Oh how I would love to have one of these ! I just can't afford one. What a treasure !!!!
Same here.. I had the pleasure of firing one many years ago..loved it.. would love to have one but it’s not in the cards
Ты не представляешь какой ты счастлив что не имеешь. Ты мне объясни, что хорошего в оружие? Оружие это смерть, горе , слезы.
@@АлександрОгнивыйit's awful nice to have however...when several thugs are breaking in the front door of your home.
I have a m1 Rock-Ola, its a beautiful gun. I think it was redone because it has a tiger maple stock. But everything stamped rock-ola
I had no fucking idea IBM made rifles
Ww2 lot of companies made things you wouldn't think of Goodyear made planes like the F4U corsair
@@teddcoleman8736 yeah I know about some of them, especially the Nazi companies, just didn't know IBM ever made guns. Idk why it seems so shocking to me
There's more i ( we ? ) Don't know, than Do know.
And growing each and every day.
Learning one new thing a day is putting me further and further behind . . .
☆
Maytag made cannons for the M4 Sherman.
Yeah, a bunch of different companies you wouldn't typically associate with guns made guns for the war effort. Pretty sure Westinghouse made Garands and Singer made 1911s or Thompsons
to see a weapon like that is really awesome since ive always loved older weapons
If you're curious, IBM did in fact make rifles, and their german subsidiary, Deutsche Hollerith Maschinen GmbH (Dehomag), made tabulating machines for the Nazis.
Tabulating machines that were used on census data to more effectively perpetuate the Holocaust, no less.
I'm a businessman and this is my Business Machine.
That is a nice IBM… early one too …with the push button safety they change that because of soldiers, dropping the magazine… to a little lever, same spot.
I find the M1 Carbine so interesting because at the same time WW2, it basically competed against the SVT-40 and G43, both were huge calibers of 7.62 Russian and 7.92 Mauser, the same as the bolt action rifles, yet were semi-auto like the M1 carbine here. Yet here is this gun in .30 carbine, a significantly smaller cartridge vs the .30-06, it has less range, it's lighter, one would think it wouldn't be capable. Yet it still performed heroically, giving us, if you think about it, a scary realization. You didn't need big honking calibers/cartridges to take down a bad guy, even the smallest of rounds can still take you down.
it served a different purpose than either of those.
The M1 Carbine was designed to replace pistols. It wasn't competing against other rifles.
Another great American classic of WWII vintage.
One of my work buddies carried M1 in the 50s fighting terrorists.He said that it did not always kill,him and his buddies often found blood stains in the jungle after a fire fight ,but no bodies.Then they issued them Thompsons .
He said they ripped them up.
The dump mag safety; remember my grandfather ( WWII vet) talking about accidently dumping a mag trying to take safety off in Italy as we were in his basement refinishing the stock of my first M1 carbine repatriated from Israel. He liked the flip safety, but didn't care for the bayonet lug of my retrofitted gun.
Great piece of history and looks like you cleaned up the stock! Nice!
Nunca había visto un M1 en acción, muchas gracias.
I love the older M1 Carbines that have the flip sights. You get to view the maker on the receiver and the flip sights are much cooler than the fixed sights. Unfortunately, more expensive also.
Amazing that more of these where produced than the Garand.
0:46 “Nice shooting Tex!”
-Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman in “Ghostbusters”, 1984.
Отличный аппарат брат тебе повезло как и мне он у меня уже 3 года Я счастлив весь Арсенал могу поменять ну м-1 карабин нет 👍👍👍👍👍
Excellent weapon had an IMI version.....never forget that this firearm was the preferred weapon of Audie Murphy......if it was good enough for him, then it's good enough for me.
Just a simple God blessed gun. No extra BS, just make sure it works and will last forever.
M1 carbines are like m1 garnds they are cool😊
An absolutely beautiful rifle, and I can tell it's been cared for extremely well.
Beautiful rifle. My all time favorite. Just about to send mine off for a new spring set and inspection. Makes for a great truck rifle too.
2차세계 대전 과 한국전 때 많이 애용 하던 유명한 총 칼빈 으로도 발음하였었던 그총
이제는 전쟁기념관 에서 나 볼수있는 총 한때는 우리 대한민국 예비군 선배님 들 께서 사용하셨지요 지금은 역사의 그총 m1카빈 고맙습니다
반세기 동안 대한민국 을 지켜준 고마운총
Now that's what I call an International Business Machine
Like the Garand's little brother. I had a 1943 Underwood M1 Carbine - another typewriter company. Who knew that typewriters could take an eye out! Nice ricochet down on shot #4. This was standard issue for my dad as a Russian linguist in the US Army in Germany in the late 50s. Good videography, thanks.
Condition wise that is almost my dream M1 Carbine for my collection.
Really a beautiful thing.
Like the B-17 Bomber. When you stop to look at a B-17 for a few moments, you begin to notice her graceful lines and her symetry in form to function.
I have a M1 love it one of my favorite guns so fun to shoot ballistics very similar to a .357 so 15 rounds of .357 as fast as you can pull the trigger is no joke
"We here at International Business Machines want to ensure that you have the means to put in the hours and do good work. Wherever that work is."
Additionally, Singer sewing machines made some of the best 1911 pistols from WW2 that still command high prices from the quality.
No perché ne fece solo cinquecento
Senjata yang sangat LUAR BIASAKEBANGGAAN POLISI INDONESIA SAMPAI SAAT INI MANTAP BUAT BIDIKSASARAN DAN KEPERCAYAAN AKURAT 100%SENJATA RINGAN COCOK UNTK SENAPAN SERBU KOTA SENJATA SING ADA LAWAN..👍👍🙏🙏
Love my IBM - smooth as silk
My buddy has one. It was his grandfathers. I want it so bad. Super fun to shoot and the history behind it is amazing. It is an original that saw action in ww2. Beautiful condition considering and still works flawlessly.
I love the carbines!
I never liked that flip rear sight. Would always wind up tilted halfway. I swapped it out on mine for the later knob adjustable sight with the protective wing ears and tool for doing it off Fulton Armory.
Nice gun. Those M1 Carbines are great. Like it more than the AR
My FAVORITE of all time.
Que excelente y hermoso rifle, yo he disparado con esa arma, y es muy práctico y muy versátil, no tiene casi nada de retroceso..!! Fue un excelente rifle, y dió muy buenos resultados en la segunda guerra mundial..!! Me gustaría tener un 30 carbine ..!!
この人の動画は、永遠に見ていられる！
Same
Same
I love this carbine. Lighter and more fun to shoot than an ArmaLite ❤
Nice. I'm an m14 lover myself....but m1 is THE classic
Can't believe that a soon-to-be computer company would make firearms too
One of my favorite rifles
Now that is a business machine!
Ale masz fajną zabawę z tymi wszystkimi karabinkami 😊 super 👍✊✌️
Now that's a business machine!
The Champ! One of the favorites I own.
One of my favorite rifle besides M1 GARAND
I got an ibm carbine too..shoots great, mine is a 1942
What an Awesome & Excellent demonstration with a Classic Firearm. Back in the 1980s I Owned a Ruger M1, Copy of the Originals. While My Very Good Friend had a Korean War, Vintage Manufactured One. The M1 is an Amazing, Excellent and Outstanding Firearm. That for it's Purposes was an Exceptionally Fine Weapon, Developed for the Needs it Fulfilled. Thanks for Sharing.
Вышел на крылечко , пострелял ... Красота !
The Gas-Operated Action
The M1 Carbine used a gas-operated, rotating bolt mechanism. This system worked by utilizing the gas pressure generated when a cartridge was fired to cycle the rifle's action. Here's how it works in more detail:
Firing: When the shooter pulls the trigger, the firing pin strikes the primer of the cartridge. This ignites the powder inside the cartridge casing, generating gas.
Gas Operation: Some of the expanding gas is directed through a small gas port located near the front of the barrel. This gas drives a piston backward, which in turn drives a operating rod attached to the bolt.
Cycling the Action: As the operating rod moves, it causes the bolt to rotate and unlock, ejecting the spent cartridge from the chamber. The spring-loaded bolt then moves forward to pick up a new round from the magazine.
Return to Battery: The tension in the spring forces the bolt back into position, chambering the new round and making the rifle ready to fire again.
This gas-operated action allowed for semi-automatic fire, which meant that the rifle would fire once with each pull of the trigger. Unlike fully automatic firearms, the M1 Carbine required the shooter to pull the trigger each time to fire a round. This was an essential feature for ensuring that soldiers did not waste ammunition and that the weapon remained relatively simple and cost-effective to produce.
The .30 Carbine Cartridge
The M1 Carbine was chambered for the .30 Carbine cartridge, which was a mid-sized round designed to offer a balance between stopping power and manageable recoil. The .30 Carbine round had a 110-grain bullet and typically traveled at a velocity of around 1,975 feet per second. This gave it an effective range of approximately 200 to 300 yards, which was sufficient for most combat situations that the M1 Carbine was expected to perform in.
Although the .30 Carbine round was less powerful than the .30-06 used by the M1 Garand or other battle rifles, it was still capable of incapacitating an enemy at shorter ranges. The relatively low recoil of the round made the M1 Carbine much easier to handle, especially for non-combat troops, women, and those who weren't accustomed to firing heavy firearms.
Magazine Capacity
The M1 Carbine was equipped with a detachable box magazine, which was available in both 15-round and 30-round versions. The 15-round magazine was more commonly used, as it was more compact and lighter. The 30-round magazine offered greater firepower, which was especially beneficial in certain combat scenarios, although it did add some bulk to the rifle. The detachable magazine design made the rifle faster to reload in combat situations and contributed to its popularity among soldiers.
Manufacturing and Production
The production of the M1 Carbine was extensive, with over 6 million units produced during World War II, the Korean War, and into the Vietnam War. The sheer scale of its production and the diversity of the companies involved made the M1 Carbine one of the most widely produced military firearms in history.
Manufacturers
Several companies were contracted to produce the M1 Carbine, including:
Inland Division of General Motors - Inland was the largest producer of the M1 Carbine, manufacturing more than 2.6 million units.
Winchester - Another well-known manufacturer of firearms, Winchester produced about 800,000 M1 Carbines during the war.
IBM - Yes, the same company known for making computers later on. IBM produced about 340,000 M1 Carbines.
Rock-Ola Manufacturing - Rock-Ola, originally a maker of jukeboxes, produced around 450,000 M1 Carbines.
National Postal Meter - Produced over 300,000 carbines for the military.
Other manufacturers included Saginaw Steering Gear, Quality Hardware, and Standard Products. Each company’s production of M1 Carbines varied slightly in terms of parts and assembly methods, though the overall design remained the same.
M1 Carbine in Combat
The M1 Carbine proved to be highly effective in combat. It was issued to millions of soldiers and quickly became a favorite for troops who needed a compact, semi-automatic rifle. It was light enough for paratroopers to carry on drops and small enough for rear-echelon troops who might need to defend themselves in close-quarters combat.
Despite its effectiveness in many scenarios, the M1 Carbine had limitations. Its relatively low-powered round wasn’t as effective at long range or against heavily-armored targets. Soldiers on the front lines often preferred the M1 Garand or other weapons that could provide more stopping power.
The M1 Carbine’s small size made it less intimidating and easier to carry, but in some ways, it wasn’t as powerful as the heavier rifles that infantrymen carried. Despite this, it remained an important weapon throughout WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
Legacy
While the M1 Carbine has largely been overshadowed by the likes of the M16 and M4, it remains a popular collectible firearm. Many veterans and collectors still praise the M1 Carbine for its ease of use, historical significance, and accuracy at short to medium ranges. Modern reproductions and surplus M1 Carbines continue to be used by gun enthusiasts, especially those who appreciate military history.
In conclusion, the M1 Carbine was an essential and versatile weapon that fulfilled a unique role during World War II and beyond. It wasn’t the most powerful rifle in terms of range or stopping power, but it was incredibly practical for the soldiers who used it. Whether in the jungles of Vietnam or the mountains of Korea, the M1 Carbine earned its place in American military history as a reliable, easy-to-use weapon for troops who needed something light but capable
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That’s a funny, looking calculator you have there
Over the years I Owned two of the M1 carbides.. loved um
Back when American industry, stood for America!
Remember when the CMP had an M1 Carbine lottery. Everyone sending in orders for the cheap Inlands, and few actually getting one of the scarce rifles on hand.
I ordered a Winchester & a Rock-Ola. I got both. Sorry.
Got one identical to this…. Very accurate rifles
Love my M1 carbine and my M1 garande
Beautiful rifle but i prefer the paratrooper version love that foldable stock.
A great rifle. Lightweight and easy to shoot too.
One of my dream guns, especially the IBM version because they make computers now lol.
Nice wouldn’t be able to maintain my 5star BBB rating for the last 50 years without my trusty IBM equipment👌👍
Самый красивый, а значит и самый эфективный. Такой должен быть в каждом доме
That's a mighty fine man you got there buddy
La mejor Carabina del mundo. Es una super belleza.
I just love those little things .
Define irony WWI they gave soldiers the .38-40 pistol then 20 years later they decided to make it into a Rifle. But smaller caliber
Very elegant and incredibled rifle
Very nice shots nice
Very nice carbine and an awesome FMJ
30 caliber ammo,great penetration power!! Thanks for sharing!!
I really like my M1 carbine. If the ammo was a bit cheaper - it would be perfect. This little gun stands up well. In a world of modern AR's and Mini 14's and AK's I would still be happy to have this as my go-to firearm. You could do a whole lot worse.
This and the International Harvester M1 Garands are my top picks for interesting companies contracted to make these rifles.
Спасибо за ознакомление. Впервые вижу это изделие.
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Amazing rifle 👌 I wish I was shooting that myself 😂
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Oldie but Goldie. ❤
Me: I want an IBM computer.
Shopkeeper: Here you go... M1 carbine.
Me: 😳
If I was in world war two I would definitely be armed with a M1 Carbine. It's light handy and packs about the same energy as a 357 magnum. Also it's semiautomatic and has fast to reload 15 round mags. The M2 was even better being full auto and having 30 round magazines.
Love my m1 carbines i got 2 of them one of them has a ibm barrel on it the receiver is std products. Lots of weird companies made these carbines.
I like the irony of the German subsidy of IBM making punch cards and machinery for the camps, while American IBM was making weapons that would be used to liberate them.
IBM also help engineer the pass law infrastructure for apartheid South Africa… I guess they don’t have a problem working for the highest bidder regardless of ethics. 👎🏼