At a glance
- Manufacturer
- Springfield Armory and other U.S. contractors; later commercial makers
- Firearm type
- Rifle
- Action
- Gas-operated semi-automatic
- Chamberings
- .30-06 Springfield for the standard U.S. service rifle; later variants differ
- Introduced
- Standardised and adopted by the U.S. Army on January 9, 1936
- Status
- Historic service rifle; collector and reproduction variants exist
- Record scope
- Model record with a strong historic focus. Individual rifles require maker, production, condition, and modification notes.
What it is
The M1 Garand is a gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle chambered for .30-06 Springfield in its standard U.S. service form. Collectors and later manufacturers produced variants and rebuilds, so individual rifles need their own provenance checks.
Development and history
John C. Garand’s rifle was standardised and adopted by the U.S. Army in 1936. It served through World War II and the Korean War era and became an important case study in military small-arms development.
Why it matters
The M1 connects engineering, industrial mobilisation, service history, and post-service collecting. It is also a direct bridge to TRGG’s John C. Garand Hall of Fame profile.
Safety and owner resources
Use an authoritative manual and have a qualified person inspect a surplus or modified rifle before firing. Record the maker, drawing or part information, and any later alterations when documenting a specific example.
