rifle,carbine
what lengths or configurations determine rifle or carbine,i.e Win.model 94 30/30[?]
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There is nothing "legal" distinguishing a "carbine" from a "rifle." I'm not aware of any "official" or "agreed upon" sizes or calibers relating to which is which.
It is mostly a matter of marketing. Though I don't know the history behind the word "carbine."0 -
I am in complete agreement with Competentone, and believe that over the years the dividing line has become blurred. In the case of the Win. 94, though, just let me point out that nowadays they usually come with a 20 inch barrel which the manufacturer has always refered to as a "carbine". Lots of years ago they made longer barrels, often octagon, that they called "rifles". A definition from "The Shooter's Bible Small Arms Lexicon And Concise Encyclopedia": "Carbine: A short barrelled musket or rifle whose barrel is generally not longer than 22". It is characterized by its light weight and was primarily intended for use by cavalrymen. Its name is derived from the short rifled firearm carried by the French cavalrymen or "carbinieres"." Wouldn't you know....under the definition there's an illustration of an Win. 94! I believe that today the term can be applied to any short, light, handy rifle. 0 -
in AMERICAN terms, its generaly 20 inches or less. i agree with the above statements, and that there is no clear definition.
my K-31 SCHMIDT-RUBIN is called a "carbine" even though the BBL length exeeds 26 inches. the idea being that the K-31 variant had a shorter BBL then its predescesor. the nomenclature of carbine seperating the two models.
i would not have called a 26"+ BBL`d rifle a "carbine", but i understand why they used the term. best regards, mike.
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thanks for the input,this is cool!!! remember the Alamo!!! aust51 0
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