Country of Origin :
United StatesRole :
RifleIn-Service Date :
October 1941Manufacturer :
Springfield Armory Remington Rock Island Arsenal Smith CoronaNumber Produced :
1,000,000+Operation :
Manaul Bolt ActionFeed :
5 round stripper clipCartridge Name :
7.62mm U.S. Ball M2Cartridge Size :
7.62mm x 63mmCartridge Total Weight :
27.25 gramsBullet Weight :
10.5 gramsWeapon Length :
109.7 cmBarrel Length :
61 cmEmpty Weight :
3.94 kgCombat Weight :
4.43 kgMuzzle Velocity :
880 meters per secondPractical Rate of Fire :
15 rounds per minuteCyclic Rate of Fire :
15 rounds per minuteEffective Range :
550 metersScope Types :
M73B1 (2.5x magnification)Bayonets :
YesGrenades :
YesOther :
None