The M1 Carbine is one of the most recognizable military firearms in the world. Here's an overview of how it works, and how you can own one today.

T30 M1 .30-cal. carbine (originally the T3) at Media Range Day during SHOT Show 2017. The carbine is the predecessor to the M3 sniper version of the M1 Carbine of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

I have always had a soft spot for the M1 carbine.The ‘.30 carbine’ combines history, utility, handiness and sheer fun in a way few other long guns can match.