Caliber m1 garand rifles to eligible organizations for use by those organizations in the rendering of funeral honors, for a member or former member of the u. Marine corps operations in world war ii volume iv by george w. Nra reprint for accurizing m1 garand milsurp rifles. Scanning and digitization of book provided courtesy of milsurps. Patton called the greatest battle implement ever devised. I acquired reprints of both hatchers notebook and hatchers book of the garand which i was first aware of from library copies. I understand it has some information on accurizing the rifle. Army major general, noted firearms expert and author of the early twentieth century.
The first gasoperated, semiautomatic service rifle adopted by the u. But i cannot find anything in reference to a book authored by jessie harrison, a spiral bound white book. Hatchers book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the rifle general george s. What follows is a brief survey of the most representative types of bayonets and scabbards used with the m1 rifle. Asissued military rifle matches garand, springfield. The complete m1 garand by jim thompson book description. His books include the most secret war 2003, in the shadow of the. The best of the gca journal book 5 m1 garand collectors.
It was the first semiautomatic rifle design to be used by combat forces in any army of the world. It is a good habit to strike handle with heel of hand. The book of the garand a national rifle association. Do not allow others to handle or fire your rifle until they have read this manual. As a soon to be first time garand owner, im looking for a general all around book on them. Blueprints and specifications for the springfield m1 garand. Vintage military rifle, carbine, modern military rifle. The book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the u. This book is for every sportsman, gunsmith and serious firearms researcher. It was the first semiautomatic rifle generally issued to any infantry. So many authors,so many answers ill probably get some flak for this but the latest poyerriesch book is probably the best to start out with for a quick referance easy to learn guide,but i also highly recommend scott duffs blue book of serial numbers and data sheets for a good referance and his big red and blue books. The book covers the complete story of the m1 garand service rifle as told by one of todays s foremost arms authors and researchers.
The book covers the complete story of the m1 garand service rifle as told by one of todayss foremost arms authors and researchers. If you want to make your garand correct by manufacturer and date of build, this is the book you need. It shot faster and further than enemy infantry rifles and hit harder. Click download or read online button to get the classic m1 garand book now.
These springfield armory blueprints and specifications for the springfield m1 garand. Does anyone have a copy of the nra reprint the m1 rifle. I am proud to be a member of the excellent garand collectors association gca. Your library is most definitely incomplete without it. The m1 garand gave us infantrymen a marked edge during world war ii. I have a few books and i am familiar with the process.
Developed by john garand at springfield armory in massachusetts, the m1 was approved in 1935, but regular production began in 1937. The book document s garand s production and issue both in the u. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Sales of hatchers book of the garand help support cmp. This sequel to the complete m1 garand is an uptodate guide to admiring, shooting and collecting this world war ii. Harrison garand book within the m1 garand accuracy forums, part of the rifle forum category. He was director of the national rifle association from 19221946. The classic m1 garand download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
Hatcher follows the evolution of the m1 garand from the first semiautomatic hunting rifles to the devastating u. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. A martial arms collector could limit his or her collection to just the many manufacturing variants and still have dozens of examples. Sean garland the leader of the workers party faces extradition over claims by the cia that he is involved in undermining the us economy in conjunction with the north korean regime. The first book describes the events that led to the adaption of the m1 garand. Developed in the 1930s, it was standardized in 1936 and saw its first. The folks at the civilian marksmanship program cmp say that hatchers book of the garand is a mustread for m1 garand shooters, historians, and collectors. The original book on the m1 garand by a great gun writer who lived the history. Originally published in 1945 and out of print for decades, is now back in print. Garand, he spends much of the book detailing how garands early designs were developed and changed. He is credited with several technical books and articles relating to military firearms, ballistics, and autoloading weapons.
Both of these books are very interesting first person accounts with illustrations, and i recommend the notebook to anyone interested in firearms and ballistics. Hatchers notebook was my first introduction into the world of serious gun craft. The m1 garand was the battle rifle issued to american forces during world war ii and the korean war. Hatcher ebook product description the book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the u. This book has been called the definitive chronicle of the greatest battle implement ever devised. On the other hand, the semiautomatic, or self loader, or as it is also sometimes called, the autoloader, will fire only one shot for each pull of the trigger. Hutchison, kevin, world war ii in the north pacific. Was given couple book titles to obtain for reading material, info, and assistance regarding the m1. Hatchers notebook, revised edition classic gun books. This book is the fourth in the fivevolume history of marine corps operations in world war ii. Jeff garrett a hand book of united states coins 2020 handbook of united states coins blue book. May 5th, 2012 sales of hatchers book of the garand help support cmp. Hatchers book of the garand is not only a musthave for garand owners and collectors, its a musthave for anyone with an interest in learning the methods used by military forces to adopt a new weapon.
Blueprints and specifications for the springfield m1. Nra reprint for accurizing m1 garand posted in milsurp rifles. Volume iv, western pacific operations by george w garand. The book documents garands production and issue both in the u. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Hey nate, welcome to the cmp, its good to have you with us. Digitized copy of manual provided courtesy of milsurps. Julian sommerville hatcher june 26, 1888 december 4, 1963, was a u. During the m1 garand s long service life, a wide variety of bayonets were issued. Since i already own a few books on the garand, there were two that had to be part of my library. I have been a professional gunsmith for 35 years, and this book has, once again, finally come home to me. No less an authority on killing the enemy than general george s. Transfer this manual with the firearm upon ownership change. My copy says a national rifle association library book the book of the garand by major general julian s.
If extradited sean faces four years detention before he is even brought to trial. The music podcast from two best buds think millennial artist spotlight hosted by brandon. Julian hatcher, technical editor for the american rifleman magazine. Interesting original book full of facts and figures from 1936 unique birthday present gift idea. Im sure there was no intentional lapse to an answer since we just had one, if not the biggest holidays to come around. Technically, the weapon would work without the stock, but it is ergonomically designed so that the user can wield the weapon effectively. Excellent information on the development of the m1. I have been a professional gunsmith for 35 years, and this book has, once again, finally come home to.
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