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The Essential M1 Garand: A Practical and Historical Guide for Shooters and Collectors

The Essential M1 Garand: A Practical and Historical Guide for Shooters and Collectors

Thompson, Jim

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ISBN10: 1510740120
ISBN13: 9781510740129
Publisher: Skyhorse Pub
Published: Feb 25 2020
Pages: 232
Weight: 1.80
Height: 0.50 Width: 8.50 Depth: 10.90
Language: English
The first self-loading rifle to see widespread military use, the robust M1 Garand survived the tests of battle from World War II to Vietnam, and it remains a favorite among competition shooters and collectors to this day.

In this heavily illustrated, practical history, author Jim Thompson, a longtime M1 shooter and collector, tells the complete story of the rifle's development, look, feel, and function. A thoroughly researched overview of the M1 Garand goes beyond industrial histories and provides background on manufacturers and stateside sources as well as discussing ammunition and accuracy. Detailed photo sections present:

  • Early and World War II rifles
  • World War II and postwar rebuilds (including rare postwar rifles from the US and Italy)
  • Special purpose rifles and rarities, including sniper, match, and competition rifles plus the T26
  • Spinoffs and derivatives, including the M14, M1A, and BM.59

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