David Marshall Williams

David Marshall Williams (November 13, 1900 – January 8, 1975) was an American firearms designer and convicted murderer who invented the floating chamber and the short-stroke gas piston. Both designs used the high-pressure gas generated in or near the breech of the firearm to operate the action of semi-automatic firearms like the M1 Carbine.

For other people named David M. Williams, see David M. Williams (disambiguation).
David Marshall Williams
David Marshall Williams
Born(1900-11-13)November 13, 1900
Cumberland County, North Carolina, US
DiedJanuary 8, 1975(1975-01-08) (aged 74)
Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Other names"Carbine" Williams
Occupation(s)Gunsmith, Author
Known forMurder of Deputy Sheriff Al Pate, Inventor of the floating chamber & short-stroke gas piston
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