AGM-1 Carbine
| AGM-1 Carbine | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bullpup carbine |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Production history | |
| Designed | Mid-1980s |
| Manufacturer | AL.GI.MEC.Srl, Via Melzi d'Eril 21, I-20154 Milan |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.0 kg |
| Length | 670 mm |
| Barrel length | 410 mm |
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| Cartridge |
9×19mm Parabellum .45 ACP .22 Long Rifle |
| Action | Blowback, closed bolt |
| Feed system | 13- or 20-round detachable box magazine (9×19mm), 6- or 10-round magazine (.45 ACP), 15- or 20-round magazine (.22LR) |
| Sights | Two-position, flip aperture (rear), adjustable for elevation post (fore) |
The AGM-1 is a bullpup, semi-automatic carbine produced in Italy. The carbine is readily convertible from 9×19mm Parabellum to .45 ACP as well as .22 Long Rifle. It features a set trigger and a heavy, target-type barrel. The magazines for the 9×19mm Parabellum variant are interchangeable with the Browning Hi-Power pistol.
See also
References
- Hogg, Ian (1989). Jane's Infantry Weapons 1989-90, 15th Edition. Jane's Information Group. p. 101. ISBN 0-7106-0889-6.
