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M1 CarbineModel: M1 Carbine
Made famous by Max Brooks' Zombie Survival Guide, the M1 carbine has become a recent icon for zombie survival weapons. Make no mistake, this small rifle has a long history behind it.

Designed from 1938 to 1941 and first issued in July 1942 as a rear-line and specialized weapon (such as for mortar crews and paratroops), the M1 carbine remained in service until the 1960s, seeing action in the three biggest wars of the mid-20th century. It has remained a popular civilian firearm, Brooks' satirical guide providing more fuel to the fire. Long after the Vietnam War commercial copies are still made.

Along with the standard M1, there's the M1A1 with a folding stock and pistol grip, designed for paratroopers, the M2 with select fire capability, and the M3 with an active infrared scope system to provide the first portable night vision to infantry.



Specifications:
Weight:
 5.2lb (2.4 kg)
Length:
 35.6in (900 mm)
Barrel Length:
 18in (460 mm)
Cartridge:
 .30 Carbine
Action:
 Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Muzzle Velocity:
 1,990ft/s (607 m/s)
Effective Range:
 200 yd (180 m).
Feed System:
 Detachable box magazine. 15, 30
Sights:
 Aperture L-type flip or adjustable rear, barleycorn front
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Where to find

The M1 and variants are no longer in regular military use, though some police forces in the United States have a stock and even South Korea has it in the reserves. Commercial copies vary in quality and price, with prices as low as $200 to as high as $600.


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Complexity

While undeniably light and handy for a soldier on the move, complaints about the reliability of the carbine arose in the Korean War; in extreme cold, weak return springs and inadequate recoil impulse would cause the weapon to jam. The .30 Carbine round was also found to be ineffective against enemies with heavy clothing and gear, even with multiple hits at close range. Outside of these areas, however, the carbine was found to be quite reliable and greatly eased the burden of heavy equipment in the field.
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Controls
  • Safety: Located behind the trigger as a cross-bolt. Push from right to left for FIRE, from left to right for SAFE.
  • Magazine release: Located on the right side of the trigger guard.
  • Operating rod handle: Located on the right side of the upper receiver.

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Loading

Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
  1. Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Push the safety from left to right to activate it.
  3. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
  4. Pull the operating rod handle back and let it snap forward.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.


Cannot be done.


Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
  1. Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.

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Unloading

How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Push the safety from left to right to activate it.
  3. Push the magazine release and pull the magazine out of the gun.
  4. Pull the operating rod handle back and check the chamber for ammunition. Release it and let it snap forward.
  5. Deactivate the safety.
  6. Pull the trigger.

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Field Stripping

How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Unload the weapon as described above.
  3. Unscrew the front band screw partway. Press the forward end of the locking spring toward the stock and slide the front band forward.
  4. Slide the hand guard forward and lift it off the barrel.
  5. Lift the forward end of the barrel until the receiver lug disengages from the recoil plate. Lift the barrel and receiver group out of the stock.
  6. Pull the operating slide spring guide to the rear until it is released. Pull the guide and spring clear from the slide.
  7. Pull the operating rod handle to the rear until the lug is free from its retaining groove. Move it forward, canting to the right, until the lug is free at the notch in the left of the barrel.
  8. Grasp the bolt by the locking lug and slide it to the rear until the front of the bolt is behind the locking shoulder in the receiver. Rotate the bolt to the left and pull it up until it stops. Turn it to the right and lift it out of the receiver.
Reverse to reassemble.



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deep_sea_diver m1 carbine (page: 1 2 3 4) 71 Apr 30 2013, 3:32 AM EDT by renet76
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originally built for 2nd line troops in ww2 the little carbine saw action thru the early part of vietnam. While sturdy and capable of rough use it was put on the chopping block in the mid 1950'S. Replaced by the m-16 suplies of surplus cut rate carbines are all but gone. Also the huge amount of cheap military surplus ammo has dried up as well. All that is available for ammo is chinese ball import that is a poor performer. You can handload 110gr expanding tip round for it if you have the skills.
Good points: high firepower magazine fed capable of sustained fire, easy to clean and maintain
Bad points: you can get an ak-47 for half the price, or an ar-15 for about the same money, both are far better weapons.ammo is harder to find than 40 years ago
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zombieslaughterer cool 6 Jun 23 2011, 1:53 PM EDT by SasquatchJim
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i think that wood be my fav zombie gun.
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