Is the M1 a good rifle?
The M1 Garand service rifle was one of the outstanding American weapons of the twentieth century. Simple, sturdy, and well designed for its time, the Garand gave U.S. Army soldiers and Marines far greater firepower than their enemies—and allies too for that matter.
What does M1 mean in military?
Rear sight: aperture; L-type flip or adjustable, front sight: wing-protected post. The M1 carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
What caliber is an M1?
.30
M1 Garand
| U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | .30-06 Springfield (7.62×63mm) 7.62×51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) (Postwar use by U.S. Navy) |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 40–50 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 2,800 ft/s (853 m/s) |
Why is the M1 Garand so iconic?
The M1 Garand Was a First of its Kind The gas-operated, . 30-caliber M1 Garand was the first semi-automatic rifle to be adopted for military service. Beginning in 1938, it replaced the M1903 Springfield, a bolt-action rifle of the same caliber. The M1903 had served through WWI as the primary infantry rifle for the U.S.
Which M1 carbine has the most value?
What is the most valuable M1 carbine? Original, “as built” condition Rock-Ola’s and Saginaw/Irwin Peterson tend to be the highest valued basic M1 Carbines. The much rarer UN-Quality and virtually non existent Commercial Contols M1 Carbines tend to be auction pieces where just about anything is possible. Where is the serial number on an M1 carbine?
Which M1 carbine manufacturer is the best?
The M1 Carbine as a round is ballistically effective. Remember,the M1 Carbine was designed to replace the M1911A1 in the hands of support troops,machine gunners,etc.,whoever
What is the best military surplus rifle?
Arisaka Rifle. The Arisaka series of bolt-action rifles were originally designed in the late 1890s.
When did the DCM start selling M1 Garands?
The first time the M1 was available for sale to civilians, by the Army, was an announcement in the “American Rifleman” for October of 1955, though they may have been available and the 1954 National Matches.