[Pfc Webster]

The M1 Carbine fired what was basically a pistol round modified for a rifle. It was underpowered ( a leather jerkin at 50 yards was apparently enough to stop the bullet) and was considered to be almost useless in the field. Many men threw away the carbine and picked up a different one in combat. The pouch seen on the butt of the M1 carbine in SPR contained 2 15 round magazines for the weapon. And yes the Lee Enfield .303 was the finest rifle ever produced.