A lightweight semi-automatic carbine issued to officers, NCOs, vehicle crews, and paratroopers as a personal defense weapon. Over six million were produced by eleven different manufacturers during WWII. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .30 Carbine Capacity: 15 Year introduced: 1942, USA Weight: 177.6 oz Overall length: 35.6" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Service, Airborne, Military