An M1 Carbine manufactured in 1943 represents the absolute peak of American small arms production during World War II. Adopted to replace the M1911A1 pistol for support troops, officers, and paratroopers, over 6 million carbines were built-making it the most heavily produced U.S. infantry weapon of the war * ONE 15-RD MAGAZINE INCLUDED * SOFT CARRY CASE * MANUFACTURED IN 1943 Action Type: Gas-operated short-stroke piston with a rotating bolt. Caliber: .30 Carbine (7.62x33mm). Production Year: 1943 (Mid-WWII production era). Barrel Length: 18 inches (460 mm). Magazine Capacity: 15-round detachable box magazine (30-round magazines are compatible but were introduced later). Weight: 5.2 to 5.5 lbs empty (highly lightweight and maneuverable). Overall Length: 35.6 inches (904 mm). Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 1,990 ft/s (607 m/s) firing a standard 110-grain round-nose bullet. Effective Range: Up to 300 yards (270 m). 1943 Specific Sights: "L-type" flip sight (dual apertures set for 150 and 300 yards) on unaltered mid-war models. 1943 Specific Safety: Push-button cross-bolt safety (pre-dates the post-war rotary flip lever).