The first self-loading rifle to see widespread military use, the robust M1 Garand survived the tests of battle from World War II to Vietnam, and it remains a favorite among competition shooters and collectors to this day.
In this heavily illustrated, practical history, author Jim Thompson, a longtime M1 shooter and collector, tells the complete story of the rifle's development, look, feel, and function. A thoroughly researched overview of the M1 Garand goes beyond industrial histories and provides background on manufacturers and stateside sources as well as discussing ammunition and accuracy. Detailed photo sections present:
| ISBN: | 9781510740129 |
| Publication date: | 31st October 2019 |
| Author: | Jim Thompson |
| Publisher: | Skyhorse Publishing an imprint of Skyhorse |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 376 pages |
| Genres: |
Weapons and equipment |
The first self-loading rifle to see widespread military use, the robust M1 Garand survived the tests of battle from World War II to Vietnam, and it remains a favorite among competition shooters and collectors to this day.
In this heavily illustrated, practical history, author Jim Thompson, a longtime M1 shooter and collector, tells the complete story of the rifle's development, look, feel, and function. A thoroughly researched overview of the M1 Garand goes beyond industrial histories and provides background on manufacturers and stateside sources as well as discussing ammunition and accuracy. Detailed photo sections present:
The Essential M1 Garand features in the following genres: Weapons and equipment
The Essential M1 Garand is available in Paperback
The Essential M1 Garand was written by Jim Thompson and published by Skyhorse Publishing an imprint of Skyhorse
The Essential M1 Garand has 376 pages
£17.99