M1 A1 Carbine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:accessories Scope
Flash suppressor
Bayonet
Sling
Cleaning kit
gptkbp:action Gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:barrel_length 18 inches
gptkbp:barrel_type gptkb:Steel
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:.30_Carbine
gptkbp:combat_history gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:current_status Collectible firearm
Available as surplus
Used in civilian markets
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:finish Parkerized
gptkbp:historical_context Developed during WWII
Designed for paratroopers
Lightweight alternative to rifles
gptkbp:historical_significance Widely used in WWII
Iconic American firearm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M1 A1 Carbine
gptkbp:length 35.6 inches
gptkbp:magazine_capacity 15 rounds
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Winchester_Repeating_Arms
Rock-Ola Manufacturing Corporation
Inland Manufacturing
National Postal Meter
Saginaw Steering Gear
gptkbp:material gptkb:wood
gptkbp:muzzle_velocity 2,000 feet per second
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:U._S._Military
Law enforcement agencies
Foreign military forces
Civilian shooters
gptkbp:operating_system Gas-operated
gptkbp:performance Moderate accuracy
gptkbp:production_years 1942-1945
gptkbp:range 300 yards
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 750 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil Low recoil
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:M4_Carbine
gptkbp:safety Manual safety
gptkbp:sights Iron sights
Open sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M2_Carbine
gptkbp:trigger_type Single-stage trigger
gptkbp:type Semi-automatic firearm
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M1_Carbine
gptkbp:weight 5.2 pounds
gptkbp:year_established gptkb:1942
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:M1_Carbine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7