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M1 Garand - Wikipedia The M1 Garand or M1 rifle [nb 1] is a semi-automatic rifle that was the service rifle of the U S Army during World War II and the Korean War The rifle is chambered for the 30-06 Springfield cartridge and is named after its Canadian-American designer, John Garand
John Garand - Wikipedia Garand married French Canadian widow Nellie Bruce Shepard (August 3, 1900 – February 25, 1986) on September 6, 1930, in Albany, New York She had two daughters by her previous marriage, and they had a daughter and a son of their own
M1 Garand: The Greatest Generations Service Rifle - Outdoor Life With nearly 20 years of active infantry service and accredited by General George S Patton as “the greatest battle implement ever devised,” the M1 Garand is one of the most notable service rifles in history It’s a rifle that was revolutionary, effective, and for many decades, common
Garand rifle | WWII, Semi-Automatic, M1 | Britannica Garand rifle, semiautomatic, gas-operated 30-calibre rifle adopted by the U S Army in 1936 It was developed by John C Garand, a civilian engineer employed at the Springfield Armory, Springfield, Mass The Garand was the first semiautomatic military rifle used as a standard combat shoulder
The M1 Garand and Other Rifles, Pistols, and Ammo Who built it, what ammunition it uses, which armies carried it, and who still uses the M1 Garand Rifle Plus details on several other historic firearms Here are some of the most popular pages
M1 Garand History | Garand Collectors Association - The GCA The United States was the only country to equip its troops with an auto-loading rifle as the standard infantry weapon of WWII It gave our troops a tremendous advantage in firepower, and led General George Patton to call the M1 Garand, “The greatest battle implement ever devised ”
M1 Garand: America’s Original Battle Rifle - Gun Digest M1 Garand Basics The M1 Garand, generally chambered in 30-06 Springfield, was the first semi-auto issued to American fighting men when our enemies and allies were still carrying bolt-action rifles little different from those of World War I
M1 Garand by CMP - Civilian Marksmanship Program Offered in both the original 30-06 Springfield and the versatile 308 Winchester, this new production Garand bridges historical authenticity with modern reliability The 30-06 version honors the spirit of the original U S service rifle, a warhorse revered by veterans and collectors alike