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FN Model 1949 vs M1 Carbine
Side-by-side technical comparison
FN Model 1949
RiflesDiscontinued
M1 Carbine
RiflesDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
FN Model 1949
M1 Carbine
Production
1949–1961
1942–1945
Units produced
Approximately 176,000
Over 6,500,000
Specifications
Spec
FN Model 1949
M1 Carbine
Overall length
1116 mm
905 mm (35.6 in)
Barrel length
590 mm
457 mm (18.0 in)
Weight
4.31 kg
2.4 kg (5.3 lb) unloaded
Magazine capacity
10 rounds
15 or 30 rounds
Action type
Short-recoil, tilting bolt
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston, rotating bolt
Trigger type
Single-stage
Single-stage
Sights
Adjustable rear aperture with front post
Aperture rear, wing-protected front post
Calibers
FN Model 1949
M1 Carbine