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
Title Bruce Canfield's Complete Guide to the M1 Garand and the M1 Carbine PDF eBook
Author Bruce N. Canfield
Publisher Andrew Mowbray Incorporated, Publishers
Pages 0
Release 1998-10
Genre Garand rifle
ISBN 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

The Essential M1 Garand

The Essential M1 Garand
Title The Essential M1 Garand PDF eBook
Author Jim Thompson
Publisher Simon and Schuster
Pages 427
Release 2020-02-25
Genre History
ISBN 1510740147

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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: Early and World War II rifles World War II and postwar rebuilds (including rare postwar rifles from the US and Italy) Special purpose rifles and rarities, including sniper, match, and competition rifles plus the T26 Spinoffs and derivatives, including the M14, M1A, and BM.59 In addition, reprinted and heavily annotated military and National Match manuals, an updated troubleshooting chart, and a section on reloading provide valuable functional data and rules of thumb with the shooter in mind. Collectors will benefit from an extensive parts compendium. The final part of the book, dedicated to the enjoyment and maintenance of the M1, addresses some common questions about the rifle and offers detailed instruction on some expert procedures for maintaining and smoothing this wartime classic.

Johnson Rifles and Machine Guns

Johnson Rifles and Machine Guns
Title Johnson Rifles and Machine Guns PDF eBook
Author Bruce N. Canfield
Publisher Andrew Mowbray Incorporated, Publishers
Pages 0
Release 2002
Genre Johnson light machine gun
ISBN 9781931464024

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The M1941 Johnson Rifle is the hottest WWII rifle on the collectors' market today, and this exciting new book covers it all! From invention and manufacture through issue to the troops, every aspect of the Johnson is explained and illustrated - including collector's notes and serial number data. You will learn about all the other Johnson weapons, like the Light Machine Guns, "Paratroop" rifles and aircraft cannon. Discover which troops used these unique guns, including those Johnson Rifles issues to the U.S. Marine Corps. Author Bruce N. Canfield also tells the intriguing story of Johnson himself. Learn about Johnson's continual struggle against government bureaucrats as his rifles stoof head-to-head with the famous M1 Garand.

United States Rifle Model of 1917

United States Rifle Model of 1917
Title United States Rifle Model of 1917 PDF eBook
Author C. S. Ferris
Publisher
Pages 213
Release 2004-01-01
Genre Rifles
ISBN 9781888722147

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Bolt Action Military Rifles of the World

Bolt Action Military Rifles of the World
Title Bolt Action Military Rifles of the World PDF eBook
Author Stuart C. Mowbray
Publisher Mowbray Publishers
Pages 408
Release 2009-01
Genre Rifles, Bolt action
ISBN 9781931464390

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A Collector's Guide To... Military Rifle Disassembly and Reassembly

A Collector's Guide To... Military Rifle Disassembly and Reassembly
Title A Collector's Guide To... Military Rifle Disassembly and Reassembly PDF eBook
Author Stuart C. Mowbray
Publisher Mowbray Publishers
Pages 304
Release 2007-01-01
Genre Rifles
ISBN 9781931464321

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The M1 Garand

The M1 Garand
Title The M1 Garand PDF eBook
Author Leroy Thompson
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages 82
Release 2012-05-20
Genre History
ISBN 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.