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Colt Canada C8 Carbine

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Compact carbine version of the C7 used by Canadian Special Operations Forces, featuring a 15.7-inch barrel and collapsible stock.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

Capacity: 30

Year introduced: 1994, Canada

Weight: 6.7 oz

Overall length: 31.5"

Status: Active

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military, Special Operations