


Army began using the current naming convention where the "M" is the designation for "Model" and the number represents the sequential development of equipment and weapons. ĭespite having a similar name and physical outward appearance, the M1 carbine is not a carbine version of the M1 Garand rifle. The M3 carbine was an M2 carbine with an active infrared scope system. The M2 carbine is the selective-fire version of the M1 carbine, capable of firing in both semi-automatic and full-automatic. The M1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by paramilitary and police forces around the world, and also became a popular civilian firearm after World War II. military during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. 30, M1) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the U.S. The M1 carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber. Rear sight: aperture L-type flip or adjustable, front sight: wing-protected post
