Was the M1 accurate?

The Garand’s fire rate, in the hands of a trained soldier, averaged 40–50 accurate shots per minute at a range of 300 yards (270 m). “At ranges over 500 yards (460 m), a battlefield target is hard for the average rifleman to hit.

Did the British use M1 garands in ww2?

No, the British army did not use the M1 Garand.

What countries used the M1 Garand?

After WW2, M1 Garand rifles continued to serve the US Army in the Korean War. Many M1 Garand rifles, especially after they were phased out in the 1950s, were exported to friendly nations, including post-war Germany, Italy, and Japan. In 1963, a small number of them were still in use during the Vietnam War.

What was the M1 Garand used for in WW2?

The M1 Garand was the standard U.S. Army infantry rifle from 1936-1959. A semi-automatic rifle that General George S. Patton called “the greatest battle implement ever devised”, it gave U.S. G.I.s a huge advantage in World War II.

Why was the M1A1 so important in WW2?

A semi-automatic rifle that General George S. Patton called “the greatest battle implement ever devised”, it gave U.S. G.I.s a huge advantage in World War II. Whereas the German, Italian, and Japanese armies still issued bolt-action rifles as the standard for their infantry, the M1 was semi-automatic and retained high accuracy.

Where is the safety catch on a M1 Garand?

The M1’s safety catch is located at the front of the trigger guard. It is engaged when it is pressed rearward into the trigger guard, and disengaged when it is pushed forward and is protruding outside of the trigger guard. The M1 Garand was designed for simple assembly and disassembly to facilitate field maintenance.

When was the M1 Garand first adopted by the Marine Corps?

Documents detailing the adoption and implementation of the M1 Garand by the Marine Corps. The M1 was officially adopted by the Corps in February of 1941, and the first units to be armed would be stateside guard units. (docs: NARA).

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