M1 Garand
Type: Semi-automatic rifle
Place of origin: United States
Service history
In service: 1936¨C1957
Wars
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Other conflicts around the world
Production history
Designer: John C. Garand
Designed: 1932
Manufacturer:
Springfield Armory
Winchester
Harrington & Richardson
International Harvester
Beretta
Breda
Springfield Armory, Inc. (civilian)
Produced: 1936¨C1957
Number built: Approx. 5.4 million
Variants: M1C, M1D
Specifications
Weight: 9.5 lb (4.31 kg) to 11.6 lb (5.3 kg)
Length: 43.6 in (1,107.4 mm)
Barrel length: 24 in (609.6 mm)
Cartridge: .30-06 Springfield
7.62x51mm NATO (U.S. Navy and some commercial variants)
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Muzzle velocity: 2,800 ft/s (853 m/s)
Effective range: 440 yd (402 m)
Feed system 8-round: "en bloc" clip internal magazine
Sights: Aperture rear sight, barleycorn-type front sight