The M1 Garand: Post WWII – Table of Contents
The purpose of this book is to present accurate information to the collector of the M1 Rifle covering the period from 2 September 1945 through 30 June 1957. The primary subject will be the service grade weapon of this period. The National Match M1, Sniper Rifles, experimental weapons, and the Light Weight Rifle Program will be discussed briefly.
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Table of Contents
By Walt Kuleck with Drake Oldham
CHAPTER 1: The Post War Period – An Overview ……………………………………………. 1
CHAPTER 2: 2 September 1945 – 30 June 1951 – A Time of Change ………………….. 3
CHAPTER 3: 1 July 1951 – 30 June 1953 – The Armory Goes to War ………………… 35
CHAPTER 4: 1 July 1953 – 30 June 1957 – End of an Era ………………………………… 55
CHAPTER 5: Springfield Armory Facilities and the M1 Rifle …………………………… 67
CHAPTER 6: Production, Deliveries, and Serial Numbers ………………………………. 73
CHAPTER 7: Identification of Parts ……………………………………………………………… 87
CHAPTER 8: Data Sheets …………………………………………………………………………… 123
CHAPTER 9: Conclusion – Death & Rebirth ………………………………………………… 135
The GCA …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 137
Bibliography…………………………………………………………………………………………………139
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