The M1 Garand or M1 rifle[nb 1] 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 …

Dec 6, 2025 · M1 Garand rifles sold by CMP are authentic U.S. Government rifles that have been thoroughly inspected, with a variety of available grades.

The Series M1A™ Series Rifles The M1A series of rifles, a semi-automatic rifle inspired by the classic U.S. Military M14, offers shooters a chance to own an icon. Chambered in .308 Win. or 6.5 …

Aug 17, 2021 · The M1 Garand is perhaps the most storied battle rifle in U.S. history, having stormed the beaches of Normandy and Iwo Jima. It was a cornerstone to America's victory in Europe and the …

Mar 10, 2024 · The adoption of the M1 Garand rifle by the United States Army initiated a series of developments which brought the demise of the manually-operated, bolt-action rifle as a U.S. military …

Nov 21, 2025 · It was the basic U.S. infantry weapon in both World War II and the Korean War. More than 5,000,000 M1s were manufactured. The Garand weighed 9.5 pounds (4.3 kg) and was fed from …

The United States M1 Rifle, .30 caliber, is better known as the M1 Garand. This rifle made General George Patton state, "In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised."

Apr 30, 2025 · Explore the full history of the M1 Garand rifle—design, WWII use, surplus imports, and why it remains iconic among collectors today.

It was never officially named after its inventor, it was the United States Rifle, Caliber .30, M1, but it is known to veterans and users as the M1 Garand. Garand's design became the standard service rifle …

Oct 10, 2023 · The M1 Garand was the first semi-automatic rifle used by the U.S. Army—from 1936 through 1957—able to put out 40-50 rounds per minute without breaking a sweat.