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I had my .30 Carbine days earlier in life. I had three different examples. They were plinkers, essentially in a pistol cartridge. They no longer fascinate me. As a military weapon, I guess they were a serious arm, in the same sense that a 9mm submachinegun was in a light cartridge. The M2 was the full-auto version. My unit in Vietnam had a "found" M2 Carbine that I once fired; it went through ammo pretty fast. Faster than the German MP40, for example. Of course the M2 came along late in WW2, was made in a ratio of about 1 to 10 compared to the M1 Carbine. The M1 Rifle was the real shooting machine.I was a pretty good rifle shot before my eyes faded and I have never especially liked the Carbine. I have some modern handguns that can approximate the performance of the M1 Carbine. Some of the fighting in the Pacific was across canyons and airfields. Give me the Garand every time for that.
Donald Malarkey of the 101st Airborne (Band of Brothers fame) once claimed he hit 2 Germans with a Carbine at "2-300 yards" distance. I always found this remarkable. I have one (1) Carbine in my safe and its on my list to see if I can replicate that 2-300 yards shot on a steel gong.
This would be a rifle I'd have to have if I had the/unlimited, space for storage. I am SO drawn to that action! Such a cool gun. Historically speaking.I don't know if it has been mentioned, but one that I've always thought has been a little overlooked is the Krag-Jørgensen in .30—40 Krag. Features a smooth action and some unique / neato features.
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My favorite rifles are the disappearing guns. Replica 6" at fort stevens is a rifle but not sure about the 10" originals. I just think they are cool. I think it meets all your rules.What is your all time favorite United States military rifle? Why so? Are any part of your collection?
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- It can be any rifle adopted and issued by at least one branch of the armed forces of the United States of America (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard).
- Any time period you wish, from 1776 to the present moment.
- It must be a rifle or carbine. (No submachine-guns, shotguns, pistols, bat bombs, or Davy Crockett tactical nukes.)
- The design may be of American origin, not, or a combination of American and foreign design.
- Any ignition system, propellant type, action type, feed system, et al. is fine, assuming the aforementioned.
Oh my!one in 6.5x55
And probably not a single piece of hearing protection on the base.My favorite rifles are the disappearing guns. Replica 6" at fort stevens is a rifle but not sure about the 10" originals. I just think they are cool. I think it meets all your rules.
6" Replica
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10" original
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