AI overview
The M1 Garand is a semi-automatic rifle that was widely used by the United States military during World War II and beyond. It is historically significant as one of the most iconic firearms of the 20th century and played a major role in American military operations during that era.
AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.
Key facts
- Type
- Semi-automatic rifle
- Place of origin
- United States
- In service
- 1936–1957 (as the standard U.S. service rifle) 1940s–present (other countries)
- Used by
- See § Users
- Designer
- John C. Garand
- Manufacturer
- Military Springfield Armory Winchester Harrington & Richardson International Harvester Beretta Breda F.M.A.P. Civilian Springfield Armory, Inc. McCann Industries
- Unit cost
- About $85 during World War II (equivalent to $1,580 in 2025)
- Produced
- 1934–1957
- Number span no built
- 5,468,772
- Variants
- See § Variants
- Mass
- 9.5 lb (4.31 kg) to 11.6 lb (5.3 kg)
- Length
Article
The M1 Garand or M1 rifle is a semi-automatic rifle that was the service rifle of the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War.
The rifle is chambered for the .30-06 Springfield cartridge and is named after its Canadian-American designer, John Garand. It was the first standard-issue autoloading rifle for the United States. By most accounts, the M1 rifle performed well. General George S. Patton called it "the greatest battle implement ever devised". The M1 replaced the (bolt-action) M1903 Springfield as the U.S. service rifle in 1936, and was itself replaced by the (selective-fire) M14 rifle on 26 March 1958.
Gallery (12)
Connections
Categories
.30-06 Springfield semi-automatic rifles7.62×51mm NATO semi-automatic riflesCold War firearms of the United StatesLong stroke piston firearmsRifles of the Cold WarSemi-automatic rifles of the United StatesSniper rifles of the United StatesSpringfield firearmsUnited States Marine Corps equipmentWeapons and ammunition introduced in 1936World War II firearms of the United States