Military Rifles and Carbines
World War II Special Forces ("Jedburghs") were dropped into France behind German lines in three-man teams during 1944 to assist the Allies. This Jedburgh, Lt. Jack Singlaub, has a .30 cal. M1-A1 folding-stock carbine slung across his chest, a compact weapon favored for parachute operations. 11 August 1944.
- United States Rifles and Carbines
- M-1903 Springfield
- M-1917 Enfield
- M-1918 BAR
- M1 Carbine Family (M1, M1A1, M2, M3)
- Johnson M-1941 Semiautomatic Rifle
- M-1 Garand Rifle
- M-14 Rifle
- M-16 Rifle
- M-4 Carbine
- U.S. Military Sniper Rifles
- Russian Military Rifles
What about Assault Rifles?
There is no category on Olive-Drab for so-called "assault rifles". This really is not a distinct weapon in military terms, so you will find various assault rifles (loosely defined by the media) under rifles or sub-machine guns. To read more about what an assault rifle is and how they came into use, go to Wikipedia.
Recommended Books about Military Rifles and Carbines
- The M1 Garand, 1936-1957
- Complete M1 Garand
- The Model 1903 Springfield Rifle and its Variations
- Carbine .30 M1, M1A1, M2 & M3 Assembly, Disassembly Manual
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