The Auto-Ordnance M1A1 Paratrooper is the folding-stock reproduction of the WWII airborne carbine, providing historical accuracy for WWII re-enactors and collectors at a budget price. The folding wire stock is fully functional and collapses against the left side of the receiver. Type: Carbine Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .30 Carbine Capacity: 15 Year introduced: 1988, USA Weight: 5.5 oz Overall length: 35.6" Status: Active Intended use: Historical Recreation, Collecting