DMK
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I'd agree with that. However, they do shoot the same full power rifle cartridge as the 91/30 rifle unlike the U.S. carbine which shoots what is basically a hot pistol cartridge. And the M44 was a standard frontline issue weapon, replacing the 91/30 in issue. The M38 was a rear area carbine which is why the M44 has a bayonette and the M38 does not.Wheeler said:It's my understanding that the Mosin-Nagant M38 and M44 are both considered carbines, not MBR's. Is that not correct?
Wheeler
If you want to get technical, the 98K is a Karabiner(carbine) as is the Swiss K-31.
Maybe they are main battle carbines?