The M1 Garand
The M1 Garand

Author: Jean Huon

Publisher: Schiffer Military History

Published: 2019-11-28

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780764358562

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Gen. George S. Patton called it "the greatest battle implement ever devised." The legendary .30-caliber M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle was the standard US service rifle in WWII and Korea. More than five million were made in American factories between 1937 and the end of 1945. It was also used by over 50 countries worldwide and saw combat into the 1970s. Today it is the weapon used by the US Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon in its precision exhibitions. Its design, construction, and variants, as well as its famed use during WWII in all war theaters, are shown in superb period photography and clear, up-close color images. Accessories such as magazines, ammunition, belts, bandoleers, and cleaning kits are featured throughout the book, as well as rarely seen WWII-related uniform and equipment items.

American Rifle
American Rifle

Author: Alexander Rose

Publisher: Delta

Published: 2009-09-29

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 0553384384

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George Washington insisted that his portrait be painted with one. Daniel Boone created a legend with one. Abraham Lincoln shot them on the White House lawn. And Teddy Roosevelt had his specially customized. In this first-of-its-kind book, historian Alexander Rose delivers a colorful, engrossing biography of an American icon: the rifle. Drawing on the words of foot soldiers, inventors, and presidents, based on extensive new research, and spanning from the Revolution to the present day, American Rifle is a balanced, wonderfully entertaining history of the rifle and its place in American culture.

FM 23-5
FM 23-5

Author: Department Of the Army

Publisher:

Published: 2017-03

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9780934523097

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This REPRINT of Department of the Army, Field Manual 23-5 is a guide in the instruction and training in the mechanical operation of the M1 Garand rifle, once described by General George S Patton as "The greatest battle implement ever devised." Coverage includes a detailed description of the rifle and its general characteristics; procedures for disassembly and assembly; methods of loading; an explanation of functioning; a discussion of stoppages and immediate action; a description of the ammunition; and instructions on the care and cleaning of both the weapon and ammunition. The material presented is applicable, without modification, to both nuclear and non-nuclear warfare.

The M1 Garand
The M1 Garand

Author: Leroy Thompson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-05-20

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 1849086222

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The M1 Garand gave the US infantryman a marked edge during World War II. It shot faster and further than enemy infantry rifles and hit harder. No less an authority on killing the enemy than General George S. Patton called the Garand, “The greatest battle implement ever devised.” At a time when opposing forces were armed with bolt-action rifles, US troops had a highly reliable self-loader. The eight-round clips which were used to load the M1 Garand were, however, viewed with mixed emotions by the troops on the ground. Some Army and Marine Corps troops allegedly felt that the distinctive “twang” as the Garand's clip was ejected when empty alerted the enemy that the soldiers were reloading and resulted in an attack. But the Garand became the defining mankiller of the war, despite its weight and magazine problems, and many US combat veterans consider it one of the key reasons they survived the war.

The Book of the Garand
The Book of the Garand

Author: Julian S. Hatcher

Publisher: Martino Fine Books

Published: 2012-08-01

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9781614273356

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2012 Reprint of 1948 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Julian Sommerville Hatcher was a noted firearms expert and author of the early twentieth century. He is credited with several technical books and articles relating to military firearms, ballistics, and auto loading weapons. His premier works are "Hatcher's Notebook" and "Book of the Garand." He was also a pioneer in the forensic identification of firearms and their ammunition. Hatcher retired from the United States Army as a Major General. Afterward, he served as Technical Editor of the National Rifle Association's "American Rifleman" magazine. Hatcher's "Book of the Garand" is the definitive chronicle of the rifle General George S. Patton called "the greatest battle implement ever devised." Hatcher follows the evolution of the M1 Garand from the first semiautomatic hunting rifles to the devastating U.S. infantry weapon of WWII.

Bruce Canfield's Complete Guide to the M1 Garand and the M1 Carbine
Bruce Canfield's Complete Guide to the M1 Garand and the M1 Carbine

Author: Bruce N. Canfield

Publisher: Andrew Mowbray Incorporated, Publishers

Published: 1998-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780917218835

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"Expanded and updated coverage of both the M1 Garand and the M1 carbine ... detailed, close-up photographs show you the specific features that separate valuable rarities from fakes and rebuilds ... covers all the manufacturers, with easy-to-understand explanations of all the components, parts, variations and markings. Learn which parts are proper for which guns ... a full historical breakdown tells you which guns were used by which troops and how they performed"--Back cover

Hatcher's Notebook
Hatcher's Notebook

Author: Julian S. Hatcher

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 1962

Total Pages: 598

ISBN-13: 9780811707954

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Handgun enthusiasts, gun-owning do-it-yourself, law enforcement officials, and gunsmiths here is the ultimate one-volume guide to acquiring and developing all the necessary skills for making pistol repairs at home, from helpful hints on work space and setting up a small shop, to the tools needed and how to use them properly, to welding, hardening, and gun finishing. All this valuable information, plus much more, is contained in this easy-to-use reference for handgun aficionados.

The M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine

Author: Roger Out

Publisher: Schiffer Military History

Published: 2021-07-28

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780764361890

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The M1 carbine is a .30-caliber, semiautomatic rifle that first appeared in 1942 as a standard firearm for the US military during World War II. It was later used by US forces in the Korean and Vietnam Wars and continues to see worldwide use to this day. Produced in several variants by many manufacturers, it was and is still widely used not only by military forces, but by paramilitary and police units worldwide. Its design, construction, and variants--including the M1A1, M2, and M3--are shown in superb period photography and clear, up-close color images. Accessories such as magazines, ammunition, belts, pouches, and cleaning kits are featured throughout the book, as well as rarely seen World War II-related uniform and equipment items.

The Best Caliber Wars
The Best Caliber Wars

Author: James M Volo

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-05

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781096516934

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Guns can be very effective tools, but they are each of limited utility. There is no one weapon that is perfect for every purpose. Private persons may own a number of guns that fulfill a variety of functions. Ballistics is important for soldiers, law enforcement, sportsmen, and anyone who seeks to protect their life, their home, their family, or their workplace. If you are among these, this book is for you.Not surprisingly, gun owners and firearms enthusiasts are often part of a "social gun culture" in which certain facts, trends, and fads circulate and evolve with time, some stirring intense loyalty among shooters even when the realities suggest otherwise. For the average gun user some very popular myths, misconceptions, and miscalculations concerning ballistics and the terminal effects of bullets are strongly held, and it is not the purpose of this discussion to demonstrate why they are or are not true, only to lay out the parameters of the debate so that the readers can make their own judgments with increased confidence. The origin of ballistics is in the study of the flight path of projectiles, but its domain has been expanded in modern times. Among the modern ballistic sciences are areas of interest concerning how ammunition and weapons operate.