U.S. M1 Carbine in Austria

In 1958 the population of the Austrian state of Steiermark was 1,118,400. Steiermark is 16,383.79 sq. kilometers (10,180.4 sq miles). The capitol of Steiermark is Graz.

In 1958 the Gendarmerie of Steiermark was headquartered in Graz with regional commands in:

Graz (215 personnel in 41 posts)

Feldbach (234 personnel in 32 posts)

Leibnitz (268 personnel in 36 posts)

Leoben (171 personnel in 22 posts)

Bruck an der Mur (284 personnel in 30 posts)

Judenburg (164 personnel in 21 posts)

Weiz (236 personnel in 35 posts)

Liezen (193 personnel in 28 posts)

[Almanach der österreichischen Bundesgendarmerie, 1958]

District	Communities	Area		Population (Jan 2008)
Graz-Stadt (city)	1	127.56 sq km		250,653
Bruck a.d. Mur	21	1306.81 sq km		63,472
Deutschlandsberg	40	863.49 sq km		61,235
Feldbach	55	727.25 sq km		67,488
Fürstenfeld	14	263.82 sq km		23,041
Graz-Umgebung	57	1100.89 sq km		140.026
Hartberg	50	955.63 sq km		67,467
Judenburg	24	1097.36 sq km		46,098
Knittelfeld	14	578.09 sq km		29,312
Leibnitz	48	681.52 sq km		76,828
Leoben	19	1099.68 sq km		64,761
Liezen	51	3270.77 sq km		81,150
Mürzzuschlag	16	848.86 sq km		41,077
Murau	34	1348.58 sq km		30,289
Radkersburg	19	336.96 sq km		23,324
Voitsberg	25	678.60 sq km		52,733
Weiz	54	1069.64 sq km		86,955
totals	542	16,392.35 sq km		1,205,909

For an overview of Steiermark, visit the Steiermark website.

For a 3D topographical map of Steiermark, visit the Steiermark Digital Atlas. Make sure the box in the left column for "Satellitenbild" is checked, then click on the map. If you want to look for a particular district, in the left column towards the top there is a drop down menu labeled "Abfragethema". To search for a district select "Bezirke" then enter the name, to search for a community/town select "Gemeinden" and enter the postal code or name.

LGKST U.S. M1 Carbines

Carbines with the markings of Steiermark have been found to usually have one of two marking configurations. The first group has the Gendarmerie markings on the bottom of the trigger housing, with no other parts stamped with any other numbers or markings.

The second group have the Gendarmerie markings on the bottom of the trigger housing, and the entire serial number stamped in the slingwell, in the underside of the handguard and etched on top of the bolt.

The majority of carbines used by this state have the original GI parts appropriate for the carbine manufacturer, with the exception of many with an adjustable rear sight and rotary safety.

M1 Carbine Magazine, 15 round capacity

The inventory numbers are still being evaluated to determine the highest number. If a carbine with the Steiermark Gendarmerie markings is in the USA, it was returned by Austria to the U.S. Army and turned over to the Civilian Marksmanship Program in 2008. These carbines have no import marks.