| M1944 Hyde carbine | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Automatic rifle /carbine |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | George Hyde |
| Designed | 1944 |
| Produced | prototypes only |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | .30 carbine |
| Caliber | 7.62mm |
| Action | Blowback, open bolt |
| Rate of fire | 600–1200 rpm |
| Feed system | 20/30 round box magazines |
| Sights | Iron |
TheM1944 Hyde carbine was developed byGeorge Hyde, designed to be a light rifle for theUS Armed Forces. The overall weapon was based on theThompson Submachine Gun, which Hyde drew inspiration from in many of his weapon designs.
An original.30 carbine based on theM1921/27 variants worked well. However, due to the rising production duringWorld War II, the initial design was too expensive for mass production, and its weight defied the concept of a 'Light Rifle'.[1]
The M1944 Hyde carbine came with a quick barrel change device similar to theMG42.[2] It used pressed steel components to ease production and reduce weight, making it versatile, reliable, and easier to carry.
The M1944 Hyde submachine gun came with an uncommon quick-change barrel system. The bolt is similar to theSolothurn MP-34, where the spring is contained within the buttstock.
Photos of the Hyde gun appeared in the first edition ofThe World’s Assault Rifles byDaniel Musgrave and Thomas B. Nelson, published in 1967. No known examples of the M1944 Hyde carbine remain in existence.
The ammunition used by the military with the carbine include:[3]
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