The Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine Paratrooper in .30 Carbine with 18-inch barrel features the folding stock configuration issued to U.S. airborne troops during WWII. The side-folding stock reduces overall length to approximately 26 inches for storage and vehicle transport while maintaining the standard operating mechanism. The most historically distinctive M1 Carbine variant. Type: Semi-Auto Rifle Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: .30 Carbine Capacity: 15 Year introduced: 1986, USA Weight: 5.75 oz Overall length: 35.6" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Collecting, Military Simulation