| Garand Carbine | |
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| Type | Carbine |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | John Garand |
| Designed | 1941 |
| Produced | prototype only |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 4.9lbs |
| Length | 34 7/8ins |
| Barrel length | 18ins |
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| Cartridge | .30 Carbine |
| Feed system | 5, 10, 20, 50 round detachable box magazines |
| Sights | Iron |
The Garand carbine was John Garand's entry during the Light Rifle program that produced the M1 Carbine. The weapon was chambered in the .30 Carbine round and was fed from a magazine inserted from the top right side.[1]
The first Springfield light rifle designed by John C. Garand for the .30 Carbine competitions (tested 26-28 May 1941) had the top feed magazine. It required offset sights to allow for the top mounted magazine and ejected rounds frequently struck the operator's left arm.[2] The second Springfield (Garand) Cal .30 Light Rifle (tested 15 Sep 1941) had a more conventional bottom feed magazine placement but was heavier than the first model.[3] Neither model went past prototype development.