The carbine can be field stripped with just the cartridge case.
But to take apart the bolt,especially w/o the tool is....interesting. Basically impossible.
I find that the M-1 Carbine is a far better patrol rifle especially with the Paratrooper folding stock than today's M-4s you see in today's cruisers.
Our first patrol rifles MANY years ago were WW2 M-1 carbines.
Never had a problem. 15 round magazine in place and two 15 round magazines in the buttstock holder made it pretty darn good.
Wayne
Hi Wayne, Jim Cirillo member of the NYPD "stake out squad" was a big fan of the M1 carbine with "soft points". I'm a big fan also, regards, Mike