What are the parts in a M1 Garand?
What are the parts in a M1 Garand?
Feeding & Operation Assembly
- Barrel.
- Bolt – Also See ‘Bolt Group’ Below.
- Bullet Guide.
- Follower Arm.
- Follower Arm Pin.
- Follower & Follower Slide Assembly.
- Follower Rod.
- Operating Rod.
Which M1 Garand is the rarest?
M1 Garand Serial Number 7: $97,750 (April 2015) These rifle are extremely rare and are considered as a “significant” model in any US Martial rifle collection. These shop model rifles were the very “first” true M1 Garand rifles ever manufactured.
What year is my Garand?
* All dates and serial numbers are approximate *
| Springfield Armory M1 Garands 1937-45 Serial Numbers Represent End of Month Production (List compiled from research/publications by Scott A. Duff) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | 1937 | 1940 |
| August | 120 | 59,868 |
| September | 307 | 68,054 |
| October | 539 | 78,306 |
Who made the first M1 Garand?
John C. Garand
Garand rifle, also called M1 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.
What caliber is a M1 Garand?
.30” caliber
Manufactured at Springfield Armory, Springfield, Ma. on July, 31, 1931, this hand made, gas-operated, semi-automatic experimental rifle by John Garand was the prototype . 30” caliber rifle that developed into the US M1 Rifle.
Is the M1 Garand accurate?
The Garand’s reliability has been proven in the real world, on real battlefields, in every condition in which man can survive—extreme cold, snow, mud, rain, extreme heat and humidity.
When was my M1 Garand manufactured?
The first step in dating your M1 Garand is to find the serial number. This is stamped into the rifle’s receiver, the part housing the operating parts of the rifle. Once you know the serial number, you can refer to a number of sources online, or in books, to determine the date of manufacture.
Was my M1 Garand used in ww2?
The M1 Garand was the standard service rifle of the United States during WWII. Technologically superior to the bolt-action rifles primarily fielded by other armies, the semi-automatic M1 gave American G.I.s a distinct advantage in fire superiority on the battlefield.
Can you still get a M1 Garand?
Over the years, the CMP has offered several different grades of M1 rifles, from serviceable to excellent condition. While many grades are no longer available, the CMP is currently selling M1s ranging from $650 to $3,055, according to its M1 info page. Ordering information can be found on the CMP’s M1 info page.
