A couple of useful "sticky" posts at the top of the forum ....

FM23-7 Basic Field Manual for .30 Calibre M1 Carbine

Cal .30 M1 Carbine (1943 WWII U.S. Training Film)

Hope they help you understand more about the old girl ...

Regards,
Badger
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