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Colt M2 Carbine .30 Carbine 18-inch

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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

Select-fire variant of M1 Carbine; standard Korean War sidearm.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: .30 Carbine

Capacity: 30

Year introduced: 1944, USA

Weight: 60.8 oz

Overall length: 35.6"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military