Carbine, Cal. .30, M1; Ordnance Field Service Technical Bulletin No. 23-7-1 RESTRICTED March 17, 1942
Raritan Arsenal, New Jersey: Raritan Arsenal, c1950. Reprint Edition. Wraps. 67, [5] pages. Some cover wear and soiling. Illustrations. Contents include: Introduction; Operation and Functioning; Disassembly and Assembly; Care, Cleaning and Lubrication; Immediate Action and Stoppages; Organization spare parts and accessories; Ammunition; Materiel affected by gas; references, and index. The M1 carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The M1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by paramilitary and police forces around the world, and also became a popular civilian firearm after World War II. Despite having a similar name and physical outward appearance, the M1 carbine is not a carbine version of the M1 Garand rifle. On July 1, 1925, the U.S. Army began using the current naming convention where the "M" is the designation for "Model" and the number represents the sequential development of equipment and weapons. Therefore, the "M1 carbine" was the first carbine developed under this system. The "M2 carbine" was the second carbine developed under the system, etc. After the initial Army testing in August 1941, the Winchester design team set out to develop a more refined version. Williams participated in the finishing of this prototype. The second prototype competed successfully against all remaining carbine candidates in September 1941, and Winchester was notified of their success the next month. Standardization as the M1 carbine was approved on October 22, 1941. Raritan Arsenal (1918-1964) - A United States Arsenal first established in 1918 during World War I as Camp Raritan in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Abandoned as an arsenal in 1964 and redeveloped for civilian use. Raritan was established as a permanent ordnance depot shortly after World War I. Functions included vehicle storage and ammunition receiving, storage, shipping, transfer, and re-packing. Ordnance included 37mm and 40mm projectiles, fuzes, pyrotechnics, grenades, training rounds, and TNT. From 1919 until 1941, the Ordnance Specialist Schools were located here. Several accidental explosions occurred during the period from 1919 through World War II in magazine buildings and outdoor storage areas. During World War II, the storage facilities, shipping facilities and ammunition igloos were greatly expanded. A products division and field service ammunition school were also added to the Arsenal mission. Many of the arsenal's activities were phased out in the 1950's. Condition: Good.
Keywords: Military Manuel, Technical Bulletin, M1, Carbine, .30 Caliber, Military Rifle, Small Arms, Ammunition, Military Materiel, Operation, Functioning, Assembly, Disassembly, Lubrication, Stoppages, Spare Parts, Accessories
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