![]() ![]() It is still used by various drill teams and is a popular civilian firearm.High-quality, detailed photos, functional and troubleshooting data, including original military manuals, market information and much more make this a valuable resource on a classic battle rifle. Most M1 rifles were issued to American troops, though many were also lent to other nations. However, the M1 continued to be used in large numbers until 1963, and to a lesser degree until 1966.The M1 was used heavily in World War II, the Korean War, and, to a limited extent, in the Vietnam War. In 1936, it officially replaced the bolt-action Springfield M1903 rifle as the standard service rifle of the United States military (the M1903 retaining a valuable role as a sniper rifle), and was subsequently replaced by the select-fire M14 in 1957. Throughout the year, our Premier and Regional Auctions offer rare M1 Garands for. We also sold the M1 Garand that was presented to none other than John Garand himself. At RIAC, our M1 Garands for sale are perfect for gun collectors and enthusiasts seeking to add a piece of history to their collection. 30, M1) was the first semi-automatic rifle to be generally issued to the infantry in any nation. Amazingly, more than eighty years after its creation, the M1 Garand is still used by military drill teams across America. The M1 Garand (formally the United States Rifle, Caliber. A heavily illustrated, practical history for shooters and collectors alike, this book tells the complete story of the robust M1 Garand. ![]()
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