Featured Gun – WWII Springfield M1 Garand For Sale
What Makes This Gun Special?
It was the standard issue infantry rifle during WWII. It was one of the most widely produced rifles in American history. More than 5.5 million were produced. This rifle helped the United States attain superpower status. General Patton called it, “The greatest battle implement ever devised.”
Why Do YOU Need This Gun?
This is an excellent example of a WWII M1 Garand. The serial number on this rifle is 3365316 making this 12-1944 or 01-1945 production. The barrel is dated 7-66. Over all this Garand looks to be correct inside and out from a parts standpoint and is in good firing order.
Source
Maker: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
S/N: 3365318
History: It was the standard issue infantry rifle during WWII. It was one of the most widely produced rifles in American history. More than 5.5 million were produced. This rifle helped the United States attain superpower status.
Original Designer: John Garand, engineer at the Springfield Amory. Garand, originally from Canada, emigrated to the United States at age 11. He became a United States citizen in 1920.
Primary Catalyst for Manufacture: WWII
Special Characteristics:
- Considered a masterwork of genius and simplicity.
- General Patton called it, “The greatest battle implement ever devised.”
- Capable of being fired after being exposed to water, dirt and debris.
- Field name: The M1
- Colloquial name: The Garand
- Official name: M1 Rifle Caliber 30
- Weight: 9.5 lbs of wood and steel
- 8-shot semi-automatic
