Customer Reviews for Air Venturi M1 Carbine CO2 Blowback Steel BB Rifle

Brand: Springfield Armory

Type: BB Rifle
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory
Propulsion: 12g CO2 cartridges
Caliber: 4.5mm BB's.
Shot Per Fill: 40
Muzzle Velocity: 425 FPS
Magazine Capacity: 15rds
Fire Modes: Semi-automatic
Length: 35.8"
Weight: 5.7 lbs
Package Includes: Gun, Magazine, Manual

Pros:

  • Authentic Semi-Automatic M1 Carbine Replica
  • Realistic Blowback
  • Uses (1) 12 gram CO2 cartridge
  • 15 rd. Drop Free Magazine
  • Available in wood-look synthetic stock or real hardwood stock
  • Full Metal Action
  • Windage Adjustable Rear Sight
  • Manual Safety

Cons:

  • Two-stage non-adjustable
  • CO2 Cartridges NOT available

Comments: Whether you're a replica collector or a fan of US Military history, this M1 Carbine replica won't disappoint! Used consistently from WWII to Vietnam and sporadically up until the mid-2000s, the M1 Carbine has been a staple in the US arsenal. Now being offered in a CO2 blowback version, it's among the first in the Springfield Armory replica lineup. Using a single CO2 cartridge and a 15 round drop free magazine, this detailed reproduction is capable of slinging BBs downrange at 425 fps, perfect for some plinking fun.

Air Venturi M1 Carbine CO2 Blowback Steel BB Rifle Manual

 
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Jul 22, 2023

Nice gun and bolt action, but shoots doubles

Not sure if it's just my piece that is defective, but I will load 15 BB's (Crosman Black Widow .177 cal) yet after 8 shots, the mag is empty. Shooting at a 10 yard distance. Feel and weight of the gun is very nice, solid, except for the "wood" piece between the bolt and muzzle - it wiggles a bit. The bolt action feels great and shooting is also fun, but I hope there is a way to resolve the double fire.
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Jun 16, 2023

Fun, accurate, great replica, eats gas

I got the real wood version and visually the rifle is a real joy -- a great replica that feels very good in the hand. Min came sighted almost perfectly shooting tiny groups on the bull. I'm very impressed -- this is more accuracy than I expected. There are some downsides but they are totally worth it. First the magazine follower came very sticky and was difficult to draw down far enough to feed in BBs. This is easing up though I had to force the follower down against a wooden post the first few times. Now it seems solid and once loaded it feeds perfectly every time. In general the machining seems to be to very tight tolerances (a good thing!) but this means that the CO2 cart gets stuck on the puncturing pin and needs a little bang on the palm of your hand to release the empty cart. Finally, it eats up the gas which is not helped by the fact that you need to count shots or listen carefully -- the slide does not hold back on an empty mag so you may waste a few bursts of gas before you realize you are empty. I get two mags at nearly full velocity before it starts to slack off and I can get most of the third out adequately. Buy many carts. Overall this gun was well worth the money and am looking forward to more plinking so tightly on target. Beer cans beware.
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Sep 12, 2021

Sweet little rifle

Got this from my sons for the my birthday. Mine is the faux wood and it looks great.The top panel panel seems loose but doesn't appear to be in danger of falling off. It shoots great and has awesome blowback. The ghost ring sites take getting used to but I was still nailing pop cans and drop apples at 30 feet. I gave quality a 4 .This was due to some wear in the breech area .That being said this is still a great gun and a piece of history. I definitely recommend it.
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Jul 20, 2021

Iv

I've always wanted to own a M1 carbine but I don't have a licence to have a real one so this is the next best thing. It is not as heavy as a M1 Garand airsoft rifle and is also smaller. The magazine holds 18 4.5 mm or .177 metal bbs. I am able to shoot accurately hitting the target from 30 feet. I am able to get at least 3 full magazines to shoot with one CO2 cartridge. I checked the speed of the bbs and found it to be between 432 to 418 fps for an average of 425 fps as advertised on the box. The speed is faster than the airsoft rifles that I own. Overall I am quite satisfied that I made this purchsase.
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May 06, 2021

Looks awesome, doesn't last.

It looks and feels awesome. Doesn't sound amazing. Accuracy top notch. It worked great for a month. The magazine that came with it broke. Second one I got works fine but, the gun itself lost ability to function properly. Blow back is inconsistent and I have to cock it every shot. Generally very leaky and in consistent firing rate. Even though it has multiple issues it still has great accuracy at low velocity. Brand new, it was the best air rifle I ever had but be ready to do above and beyond maintenance.
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Jan 07, 2021

what a rilfe!

wow that was my first thought when i opened my box to my brand new m-1 carbine (ww2) i got the wood stock version and it is out standing quality ! all metal and wood gives you that true ww2 marine core feeling as close to history as most of us will ever get this rifle is a buy worth your hard earned money ! the clip is not that great ..mine leaks out of the box but you can get spare ones on this site THANK AIR REPLICAS! HARD TO FIND THE CLIPS! great gun to storm the beach with !
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Dec 21, 2020

An Interesting Take on a classic

This replica is very good, complete with realistic feel.
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Nov 17, 2020

Beautiful replica

I'm no fan of American military firearms with the exception of the Thompson M1A1 and this M1 Carbine and that's because I owned the real McCoys and I'll defy anyone to tell me these BB guns aren't faithful copies of the originals. Shoots better than I do and the comfort level of handling and sighting this replica is outstanding. Highly recommended.
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Oct 05, 2020

very good copy

i have the real ome and look the real on
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Aug 30, 2020

Love it, but......

Loading spring repeatedly jams. Very pleased with your service, thank you.
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