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 .
M1 Garand: America’s Original Battle Rifle - Gun Digest
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.
M1 Garand: The Greatest Generation's Service Rifle - Outdoor Life
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's Military Rifles: M1 To M14 - American Rifleman
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...
M1 Garand History | Garand Collectors Association - The GCA
Both Springfield and Winchester operated around the clock, producing more than 4,000,000 M1 rifles by the end of the war in 1945. The United States was the only country to equip its troops with an auto-loading rifle as the standard infantry weapon of WWII.
Everything You Need to Know About the M1 Garand
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”.
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The Classic M1 Garand - GUNS Magazine
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.
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 weapon.
United States M1 Rifle | National Museum of American History
The United States M1 Rifle, .30 caliber, is better known as the M1 Garand. This rifle made General George Patton state, "In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised."