What makes a rifle a carbine?

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Re: What makes a rifle a carbine?

Postby birdman » Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:42 pm

According to the "NRA Firearms Fact Book" 3rd edition, 7th printing, 1994 Glossary; "Carbine, a short barreled musket or rifle".
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Re: What makes a rifle a carbine?

Postby LastRites » Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:47 pm

Carbine/short mans satisfaction, may not reach the bottom but will give the sides hell! [smilie=011.gif]
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