Description
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is a .30 caliber semi-automatic rifle that was the standard U.S. service rifle during World War II and the Korean War and also saw limited service during the Vietnam War. Most M1 rifles were issued to U.S. forces, though many hundreds of thousands were also provided as foreign aid to American allies. Wikipedia
- Effective firing range: 500 yd (457 m)
- Rate of fire: 40–50 rounds/min
- Weight: 9.5 lb (4.31 kg) to 11.6 lb (5.3 kg)
- Designer: John Garand
- Barrel length: 24 in (609.6 mm)
- Length: 43.5 in (1,100 mm)
