A light, short-barreled rifle with a limited shooting range. The name carbine originated in the French word "carbin," a lightly-armed cavalry soldier. A carbine rifle can be automatic or semi-automatic.
De Lisle carbine rifle, designed by William G. De Lisle, circa 1942, photograph by Atirador is licensed under CC BY-SA.
A06 People of Darkness (03-06) p. 122
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