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	M1891 Argentine Engineer Carbine	A shortened version of the M1891 Argentine Mauser designed for engineers and special troops. Chambered in 7.65x53mm Mauser, it was compact and easier to handle than the standard infantry rifle. Its accuracy and robust design were well-regarded.
	Mosin-Nagant Type 53	A Chinese copy of the Soviet M44 carbine, produced in the 1950s. It was widely used by the Chinese military and shares the same characteristics as the M44.
	Type 56 SKS	A Chinese-made version of the Soviet SKS rifle. It was produced in large quantities and used by the Chinese military and other communist forces around the world.
	Type 63 Rifle	A Chinese assault rifle, chambered in 7.62x39mm, that combined elements of the SKS and AK-47. It was used by the People's Liberation Army during the Cold War era.
	Vz52	A Czechoslovakian semi-automatic rifle designed in the early 1950s. It is chambered in 7.62x45mm and was the standard issue for Czechoslovakian forces until it was replaced by the Vz58. The Vz52 is known for its distinctive gas-operated tilting bolt action.
	Rasheed Carbine	A derivative of the Hakim, the Rasheed Carbine is an Egyptian semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. It was produced in the 1960s and saw limited use by Egyptian forces.
	M1916 Berthier	A French bolt-action rifle used during World War I. It was an improvement on earlier Berthier rifles, featuring a five-round magazine and was widely used by French and colonial troops.
	Mle. 1892 Berthier	A French bolt-action rifle that was originally designed as a carbine for cavalry but later adapted for general infantry use. The Mle. 1892 was chambered in 8x50mmR Lebel and saw service in World War I and World War II. It was praised for its simplicity and reliability.
	Mauser Kar71	The cavalry carbine version of the Mauser M1871, known as the Mauser M1871 Carbine or Karabiner 71, was a shortened and lighter variant of the original Mauser M1871 infantry rifle. The M1871 itself was a single-shot, bolt-action rifle, the first of its kind adopted by the German Empire.
	Karabiner 88	"The cavalry carbine version of the 1888 Commission Rifle, known as the Karabiner 88 or Kar88, was a shortened and lighter variant of the German Gewehr 1888 (also known as the ""Commission Rifle""). The Gewehr 1888 was a bolt-action rifle adopted by the German Empire as its standard service rifle, but the Kar88 was specifically designed for cavalry and other mounted troops."
	Karabiner 88/90	The artillery carbine version of the 1888 Commission Rifle, known as the Karabiner 88/90 or Kar88/90, was a variant of the German Gewehr 1888 (Commission Rifle) specifically designed for use by artillery troops and other non-infantry units. These troops required a shorter and more maneuverable weapon than the standard infantry rifle, yet still capable of delivering accurate fire.
	Micro Galil	A compact version of the Israeli Galil assault rifle, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. Designed for special operations and close-quarters combat, it combines portability with effective firepower.
	Micro Tavor	A compact, close-quarters version of the Tavor assault rifle used by Israeli forces. It's highly maneuverable and chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, ideal for urban warfare.
	M91/38 Carcano	An Italian bolt-action rifle used during World War II. It is most infamous for being the rifle used in the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
	M1891 Carcano Cavalry Carbine	An Italian bolt-action carbine based on the M1891 Carcano rifle, designed for use by cavalry troops. It was shorter and lighter than the standard rifle, making it easier to handle on horseback, and it featured a folding bayonet.
	Schmidt-Rubin K-31	A Swiss straight-pull bolt-action rifle introduced in 1931, the K-31 is chambered in 7.5x55mm Swiss. It is renowned for its precision, craftsmanship, and innovative straight-pull action, which allows for faster cycling of the bolt. The K-31 is considered one of the finest military rifles ever made and is highly sought after by collectors.
	Lee-Enfield No. 5 Carbine	Also known as the "Jungle Carbine," this was a shortened and lighter version of the Lee-Enfield No. 4, designed for use in dense jungle warfare. It was chambered in .303 British and featured a flash suppressor.
	M1 Carbine	A lightweight, semi-automatic carbine developed for the U.S. military during World War II. Chambered in .30 Carbine, it was intended to provide support troops and paratroopers with a weapon more powerful than a pistol but lighter than a full rifle.
	M2 Carbine	An automatic version of the M1 Carbine, chambered in .30 Carbine. It was designed for use by support troops and provided more firepower than the semi-automatic M1 Carbine.
	XM-177E2 CAR-15	A compact carbine variant of the M16 rifle, developed for U.S. special forces during the Vietnam War. It featured a collapsible stock and shorter barrel for greater maneuverability.
	M1855 Colt Revolving Rifle	The Colt Revolving Rifle was an innovative firearm combining a revolving cylinder with a rifle-length barrel. While it offered a higher rate of fire, it was prone to misfires and chain fires, limiting its widespread use. It was primarily used in the Civil War by Union troops.
	Smith Carbine	A breech-loading carbine used by Union cavalry during the American Civil War. It fired .50 caliber paper cartridges and was valued for its reliability and rapid rate of fire. The weapon was easy to maintain and popular with mounted troops.
	Mosin-Nagant M44	A Soviet bolt-action carbine version of the Mosin-Nagant, introduced during World War II. It features an integrated folding bayonet and is known for its ruggedness and reliability.
	SKS 45	A Soviet semi-automatic carbine introduced in 1945. It was designed by Sergei Simonov and was widely used by Soviet and other Communist bloc forces during the Cold War. The SKS is known for its simplicity and reliability.
	Mosin-Nagant M38	A shorter, carbine version of the Russian Mosin-Nagant rifle, designed for use by cavalry and support troops. The M38 was chambered in 7.62x54mmR and was introduced in 1938. It was widely used by Soviet forces during World War II, known for its durability and effectiveness in harsh conditions.
	M59/66 SKS	A Yugoslavian variant of the Soviet SKS semi-automatic rifle, featuring a grenade launcher attachment. It was widely used by the Yugoslav People's Army during the Cold War.