Engineering:Iver Johnson Enforcer
 Iver Johnson Enforcer | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol, machine-pistol |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Iver Johnson |
| Produced | 1978–1993 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5½ lbs[1] |
| Barrel length | 9½"[1] |
| Cartridge | .30 carbine 9mm Luger |
| Action | Gas-operated (short-stroke piston), rotating bolt |
| Feed system | 5-, 15- or 30-round detachable box magazine (standard),[1][2] 10-, 40-round box magazines, 50-round drum (aftermarket) |
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The Iver Johnson Enforcer is pistol derivative of the M1 carbine, produced in .30 carbine, and built by Iver Johnson.[3] Mechanically, the pistol is identical to an M1 carbine and feeds from the same magazines. However, the barrel is significantly shorter and there is a pistol grip in lieu of a stock.[4] As the firearm has no shoulder stock, it is classed as a "handgun" under US law. The pistols feature walnut stocks and in a blued (PP30) or stainless (PP30S) finish.[3] Some were produced in 9mm Luger (PP9).[3]
A small number of Enforcers feature an M2-style selector switch and are therefore a "machine-gun" under the US National Firearms Act.[4][5] An experimental machine-pistol version in 9mm Luger was produced (MP9).[3]
While the Enforcer is legal in most states and territories in the US, it is a prohibited weapon in Canada.[6]
Criminal use
The Enforcer is seen prominently wielded by Patty Hearst in a bank robbery committed by the Symbionese Liberation Army.[7][8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sadowski, Robert A. (2022). Gun Trader's Guide, Forty-Fourth Edition. Skyhorse Publishing. pp. 112. ISBN 9781510773158.
- ↑ Wahl, Paul (1990). Gun Trader's Guide. Stoeger Publishing Company. pp. 91. ISBN 9780883171530.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Long, Duncan (1994). The L'Il M1 .30 Cal. Carbine. Desert Publications. p. 71. ISBN 978-0879470876.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Kolander, Joel R.. "Why The Iver Johnson Deserves Some Respect". https://www.rockislandauction.com/riac-blog/why-the-iver-johnson-deserves-some-respect.
- ↑ "Scarce Iver Johnson Fully Automatic Class III/NFA Super Enforcer". Rock Island Auction. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/2496/scarce-iver-johnson-fully-automatic-class-iiinfa-super-enforcer.
- ↑ "Weapons Prohibited And Restricted by Order in Council Reference Manual". Department of Justice / Ministère de la Justice Canada. https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2022/jus/J2-118-1992.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com.
- ↑ Higginbotham, David (November 17, 2012). "The Iver Johnson Enforcer". Guns.com. https://www.guns.com/news/2012/11/17/th-iver-johnson-enforcer-an-m1-carbine-pistol.
- ↑ "Patty Hearst". Federal Bureau of Investigation. https://www.fbi.gov/history/cases-and-criminals/patty-hearst.
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