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To: tumblindice

As a postscript, the full-auto M-1 carbine was arguably the world’s first “assault rifle.” USA! USA! USA!
Cold. Dead. Fingers.


112 posted on 12/22/2012 4:43:42 PM PST by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: All armed conservatives. "A long train of abuses and usurpations.")
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To: tumblindice

The Germans still win. I think the auto version was only issued post-WWII. And .30 carbine is not in the same league.


116 posted on 12/22/2012 5:28:27 PM PST by buwaya
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To: tumblindice

I thought that was the M2 carbine (select fire version of M1 carbine).


130 posted on 12/23/2012 9:39:49 AM PST by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing)
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