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 …

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 …

Although the M1 Garand was officially obsolete from that time forward, it remained in service around the world through the Viet Nam era. It was and is truly an amazing rifle, and its inventor John C. Garand …

Nov 21, 2025 · 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 …

General George Patton wrote in January, 1945: "In my opinion, the M1 Rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised." Here you will find information on its history, its maintenance and cleaning, …

The M1 Garand is a semi-automatic rifle used as a service rifle in the US military during World War II and later Korean War. It was capable, accurate, could be reloaded rapidly, and was a rifleman’s rifle. …

Each M1 Garand rifle sold by CMP is an authentic U.S. Government rifle that has been inspected, headspaced, repaired if necessary and test fired for function. Each rifle is shipped with safety …

Oct 10, 2023 · The M1 Garand was the first semi-automatic rifle used by the U.S. Army—from 1936 through 1957—able to put out 40-50 rounds per minute without breaking a sweat.

3 days ago · That the base rifle and its eight-shot top-loading clip worked so well is a testament to John C. Garand and Springfield Armory. The M1 Garand was definitely the best rifle appearing at the …

John Garand didn’t invent the M1 in a windfall of brilliant ideas. It took the years from 1924 to when the rifle was adopted in 1935 to hone the design and gain acceptance from leadership born in the 19th …