There are reports of the weapon not cycling in extreme cold weather and the. Reviews of the weapon’s performance in combat are mixed from sufficient to inadequate. 30 Carbine also saw action in the Korean War and in the early stages of Vietnam. The first flag-raising picture at Iwo Jima in fact shows a U.S. It’s lightweight, small size and intermediate cartridge made it possible for these troops to carry a lighter weapon and more ammunition, necessary for the type of operations carried out by these troops. The M1 Carbine essentially saying, “check out my nice butt stock.” (Photo credit: Fernwood Armory)Īt just over 5 pounds and only 35.6-inches overall the rifle was also used by paratroopers and Marines.
