M1 carbine history book larson

Actually, after recently getting out my magnifying glasses and flashlights, ive decided this carbine receiver. Each author wrote based on their own experiences and opinions during their period in time. Overton company, and is a great read about how all. There is no single book that covers everything m1 carbine. The m1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by not only the u. Bruce canfields complete guide to the m1 garand and. The trim little semiautomatic carbine was much lighter and compact than the garand approximately 5 pounds vs. Like a lot of things american, the popularity of the m1 carbine grew more because of imagination than practicality. Arsenal history and combat evaluation, carbine caliber. Comprehensive guide to the m1 carbine 3rd edition r. The m1 carbine formally the united states carbine, caliber. Author leroy thompson tells us the story of the m1 carbine from its inception to todays use. Between june 1942 and august 1945, ten primary contractors and dozens of subcontractors established manufacturing facilities, tooled up, and produced over six million m1 carbines under the.

The story of how 10 companies, only one of which was a gun maker, came together to make 6. Id stay away from the larson book until i had a lot more knowledge about carbines. Which book is best depends on what you want to know. David marshal williams was born in cumberland county, north carolina eldest of seven children. It all makes for another fine book and if you are interested in. M1 carbine being fired during media day at the range, shot show 2015. Dont confuse this book with others, this one is correct. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. There are too many errors and photos of fake parts in it. I have both ruth books, they have a huge amount of info and history behind the devolopment and production of the m1 carbine as well as the multitude of vendors that supplied parts to the major contract vendors for assembly.