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.

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Aug 17, 2021 · The M1 Garand is perhaps the most storied battle rifle in U.S. history, having stormed the beaches of Normandy and Iwo Jima. It was a cornerstone to America's victory in Europe and the Pacific and hold a revered place in soldiers' and shooters' hearts.

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.”

Mar 10, 2024 · U.S. Rifle Cal. .30 M1, the famed Garand Rifle. As it was adopted during peace time in 1936, the M1 rifle was not subjected to the acid test of extensive and intensive use by combat troops...

Jan 12, 2021 · The M1 Garand is the first model of its type (semi-auto rifle), and thus the “M1 rifle” designation. The M1 Carbine is also the first model of its type (semi-auto carbine), and so it also gets an “M1” designation, in this case followed by “carbine”.

Jan 17, 2025 · The Garand was the first semiautomatic military rifle used as a standard combat shoulder weapon. It was the basic U.S. infantry weapon in both World War II and the Korean War.

Nov 6, 2023 · 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, …

Garand set out to design a reliable, powerful and accurate semi-auto rifle, suitable for the rugged conditions of a modern battlefield and able to be manufactured in quantity and handled by novice soldiers.

The M1 Garand was designed by John C. Garand, a Canadian-born firearms engineer who worked for the Springfield Armory in the United States. Introduced in 1936, the M1 Garand was the first semi-automatic rifle issued as the standard service rifle for the United States military.