G1 Carbine series
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| Type |
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| Service history | |
| In service | 1940-Present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Second Europan War War of Lorican Aggression Imperial Crisis |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Gallia Armoury Kongsberg Arsenal |
| Produced | 1939-1969 |
| No. built | 7,500,000 |
| Variants | G1 Mark II G1 Mark III G1A1 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 9.5 lb (4.31 kg) to 11.6 lb (5.3 kg) |
| Length | 43.5 in (1,100 mm) |
| Barrel length | 24 in (609.6 mm) |
| Cartridge | .30 Gallia |
| Action | Gas-operated (short-stroke piston), rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire |
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| Muzzle velocity | 1,990 ft/s (607 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 300 yd (270 m) |
| Feed system | 15 or 30 round magazines |
| Sights | Rear sight: aperture; L-type flip or adjustable, front sight: wing-protected post |
The G1 Carbine (formally the Gallia-Bruhl Carbine, .30 Gallia, M1) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine that was issued as a supplementary firearm for the Gallian Army during the Second Europan War and the War of Lorican Aggression. The G1 Carbine was produced in several variant and was widely used by various paramilitary and police forces around the world. Due to its cheap cost, it is one of the most popular civilian firearms following the two wars.
In 1941, Gallia Armoury introduced the G1 Mark II Carbine, which is the selective-fire version of the G1 Carbine. While its final mark, the G1 Mark III Carbine was a G1 Mark II with an infrared scope system.
The G1 Carbine continues to see service in several parts of the world. It is also considered by many firearm historians to be the early precursor of the Personal defense weapon.
Development
Combat Service
Variants
Users
Alteria: Erebonian variants
Concordia and the Soryu: Issued from 1942 - 1980
Dalmasca and Nabradia: Issued from 1941 to 1985. Remains in use by the Dalmascan Militia Force
Erebonian Empire: Produced in the Kongsberg Arsenals factory since 1941. Still in use by several police forces.
Gallia-Bruhl: In service from 1940 to 1980. Still in use by a handful of police units
Jutland-Gimli: Most carbines issued came from Erebonia. Issued from 1942 to 1990 in the army. Still in use by certain police units.
Lestallum: Issued from 1942 - 1990. In use by Militia units.
Quenmin: Standard issue from 1946 to 1980
Rubrum: Used by Rubrumian forces in the Erebonian Empire. Remains in use to some police units.
Taoyuan: Lend-lease
United Kingdom: Issued to Home Guard, Commando, and certain army units. Secondary issue of the Royal Tristanian Police Force
Zanarkand: rarely issued