Kahr Arms of Worcester, Massachusetts, is now shipping the AOM160Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine, a .30 caliber rifle with a black polymerfolding stock and metal perforated handguard.
The Auto-Ordnance division of Kahr Arms began production of anM1 Carbine replica in 2005. The Auto-Ordnance AOM160 retails for$792.
The overall length is 36.5 inches and a compact 27.5incheswhen folded. The AOM160 has a post front sight, flip style rear sightand includes one 15 round shot stick magazine. The Auto-Ordnance AOM160weighs 5 pounds.
Markings include the following: Auto-Ordnance, Worcester, MAbehind the rear sight; U.S. Carbine, Cal. 30 ML on the receiver infront of the bolt and the serial number is engraved on the left side ofthe receiver.
The M1 Carbine came into popularity during WWII, offeringtroops a better defensive weapon than a pistol or submachine gun, withgreat accuracy and range but without the recoil or weight of afull-power infantry rifle.
