The M1 Garand: World War II – Table of Contents

The M1 Garand: World War II is written specifically for the Garand collector. Examined is development and production of the M1 rifle from conception through the closing days of World War II.  The first Garands, the Gas Trap rifles, are examined in detail, as are the reasons behind the conversion to a Gas Port system. Data sheets detailing five original Gas Trap rifles are presented. It is full of the history of development and production from 1900 to 1945.

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Acknowledgements

Table of Contents

Foreword by David C. Clark

Introduction

The Man With The Rifle

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1. 1900-1936
   The Development Years………………………………………………………………………….. 1
2. 1937-1941
   The Preparatory Years…………………………………………………………………………….. 17
3. 1942-1945
   The War Years……………………………………………………………………………………….. 61
4. Production, Deliveries, and Serial Numbers………………………………………………. 121
5. Identification of Parts……………………………………………………………………………… 133
6. Data Sheets……………………………………………………………………………………………. 193
7. Collecting the M1 Rifle……………………………………………………………………………. 275
8. Accessories……………………………………………………………………………………………. 285
9. Springfield Armory Today………………………………………………………………………… 295

The GCA………………………………………………………………………………………………… 301

Bibliography…………………………………………………………………………………………… 303

Index…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 311

Addendum…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 315