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The M1 Garand rifle was the standard infantry rifle for the US Army and US Marines before and after the [[Second World War]] and also during the [[Korean War]]. The Garand was issued in 1936 and by the year 1941, it became the standard front line weapon in almost every branch of service. After the war, Garands became available to the public through the Civialian Marksmanship Program. The rifle fires .30-06 Springfield rounds from an 8-shot en-block clip.

The M1 Garand rifle was the standard infantry rifle for the US Army and US Marines before and after the [[Second World War]] and also during the [[Korean War]]. The Garand was issued in 1936 and by the year 1941, it became the standard front line weapon in almost every branch of service. After the war, Garands became available to the public through the Civialian Marksmanship Program. The rifle fires .30-06 Springfield rounds from an 8-shot en-block clip. The Garand was the only semi-automatic standard issue rifle during World War II and it gave American troops a distinct advantage over their enemies during that conflict.

General [[George S. Patton]], one of the greatest heroes of [[World War II]], praised the M1 Garand thusly: "In my opinion, the M1 Rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised."<ref>Bill Shadish [http://www.fulton-armory.com/tea/article11-98.htm The M1 Garand in Cyberspace ] Nov 1998</ref>

General [[George S. Patton]], one of the greatest heroes of [[World War II]], praised the M1 Garand thusly: "In my opinion, the M1 Rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised."<ref>Bill Shadish [http://www.fulton-armory.com/tea/article11-98.htm The M1 Garand in Cyberspace ] Nov 1998</ref>