The Winchester M1 Carbine civilian version in .30 Carbine with 18-inch barrel is a post-war commercial reproduction of the WWII service carbine originally manufactured by Winchester at their New Haven facility. Winchester was one of ten manufacturers who produced M1 Carbines during WWII and continued offering civilian versions due to strong collector and recreational demand. Type: Semi-Auto Rifle Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: .30 Carbine Capacity: 15 Year introduced: 1944, USA Weight: 5.5 oz Overall length: 35.6" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Hunting, Collecting, Home Defense