The Inland M1A1 Paratrooper reproduction features the folding wire stock of the original M1A1 Paratrooper carbine designed for airborne troops. The folding stock reduces overall length for transport while retaining the 18-inch barrel for full rifle legal classification. It is the most historically distinctive of the Inland reproduction M1 Carbines. Type: Carbine Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .30 Carbine Capacity: 15 Year introduced: 2014, USA Weight: 5.5 oz Overall length: 35.6" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Historical Recreation, Collecting