Cristóbal Carbine
The .30 Kiraly-Cristóbal Carbine, also known as the San Cristóbal or Cristóbal Automatic Rifle was manufactured by the Dominican Republic’s Armería San Cristóbal Weapon Factory.
| San Cristóbal Carbine | |
|---|---|
Cristóbal Carbine used by Che Guevara (on right), modified M2 carbine used by Camilo Cienfuegos | |
| Type | Carbine |
| Place of origin | Dominican Republic |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Cuban Revolution Dominican Civil War Colombian conflict |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Armería San Cristóbal Weapon Factory |
| Produced | 1950-1966 |
| No. built | over 200,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.53 kg (7.8 lb) empty 4.25 kg (9.4 lb) loaded |
| Length | 945 mm (37.2 in) |
| Barrel length | 405 mm (15.9 in) |
| Cartridge | .30 Carbine |
| Action | Lever-delayed blowback |
| Rate of fire | 580 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 572 m/s (1,880 ft/s) |
| Feed system | 30-round box magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights, adjustable from 100–500 m |
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