M2 Carbine

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:action Gas-operated
gptkbp:availability Available on the civilian market
gptkbp:barrel_length 18 in
gptkbp:barrel_type Rifled barrel
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:.30_Carbine
gptkbp:collectibility Highly collectible among enthusiasts
gptkbp:combat_role Close quarters combat
gptkbp:cultural_impact Featured in films and media
gptkbp:current_status Surplus and collectible
gptkbp:design_date gptkb:1944
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:1973
gptkbp:feed_system 30-round magazine
gptkbp:firing_mechanism Semi-automatic and fully automatic
gptkbp:historical_context Developed during WWII
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future carbine designs
gptkbp:historical_significance Popular among troops
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M2 Carbine
gptkbp:is_similar_to gptkb:M1_Garand
gptkbp:length 35.6 in
gptkbp:manufacturer Inland Manufacturing
gptkbp:material Wood or synthetic
gptkbp:military_technology M2 Carbine semi-automatic
gptkbp:modifications Various aftermarket modifications
gptkbp:muzzle_velocity 2,000 ft/s
gptkbp:notable_features Lightweight and compact
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:special_forces
gptkbp:number_built Over 6 million
gptkbp:original_purpose Support infantry troops
gptkbp:performance Moderate accuracy
gptkbp:production_years 1944-1945
gptkbp:range 300 yards
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 750 rounds/min
gptkbp:recoil Low recoil
gptkbp:reliability Generally reliable
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:M16_rifle
gptkbp:safety Manual safety
gptkbp:sights Iron sights
Adjustable rear sight
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M1_Carbine
gptkbp:trigger_type Single-stage
gptkbp:type Automatic rifle
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_military
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M1_Carbine
M2 A1 Carbine
gptkbp:weight 5.2 lbs
gptkbp:year_established gptkb:1944
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Payday_2
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6