
The Essential M1 Garand
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In this heavily illustrated, practical history, author Jim Thompson, a longtime M1 shooter and collector, tells the complete story of the rifle's development, look, feel, and function. A thoroughly researched overview of the M1 Garand goes beyond industrial histories and provides background on manufacturers and stateside sources as well as discussing ammunition and accuracy. Detailed photo sections present:
- Early and World War II rifles
- World War II and postwar rebuilds (including rare postwar rifles from the US and Italy)
- Special purpose rifles and rarities, including sniper, match, and competition rifles plus the T26
- Spinoffs and derivatives, including the M14, M1A, and BM.59
In addition, reprinted and heavily annotated military and National Match manuals, an updated troubleshooting chart, and a section on reloading provide valuable functional data and rules of thumb with the shooter in mind. Collectors will benefit from an extensive parts compendium.
The final part of the book, dedicated to the enjoyment and maintenance of the M1, addresses some common questions about the rifle and offers detailed instruction on some expert procedures for maintaining and smoothing this wartime classic.
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- Front Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Inspirations and Dedications
- Table of Contents
- Warning
- By Definition
- Preface
- BOOK I: THE COMPLETE M1 GARAND
- Chapter 1: The M1 Garand: An Overview and History
- The Rifles by Manufacturer
- The Rifles by Stateside Source
- The Old Rifle Rejuvenated: The Safe, Accurate, Smart, Complete M1
- M1 Fodder and Feed: Ammo for the Warhorse
- Straight and True Downrange: M1 Garand and Accuracy
- Chapter 2: The Practical M1 Garand
- Quick Rules of Thumb (and Other Body Parts) in the Care and Maintenance of John Garand's Big, Heavy Rifle
- Troubleshooting and General Maintenance
- National Match, Accuracy Rifles
- Chapter 3: The Garand, Illustrated and Explained
- Early and World War II Garands
- World War II Serial Numbers, as Allocated
- The Postwar Garands
- Special-Purpose Rifles and Rarities
- Spin-Offs and Derivatives of the M1 Garand
- Chapter 4: Your Garand and the Garand of Tomorrow
- Parts Compendium-Special Notes to Collectors
- Front Sight Span Chart
- Loading for the Garand and Similar Semiautos
- Bibliography
- BOOK II: THE CLASSIC M1 GARAND
- Preface
- PART I: THE ONGOING HISTORY OF THE M1 GARAND
- Chapter 1: The Tactical History of the M1 Garand: Some Thoughts, Recollections, and Analysis
- Combat
- Chapter 2: The Industrial and Developmental History of the M1 Garand
- Chapter 3: New M1s for the 21st Century: The Danish Kits and Beyond
- The Parts
- A Combination of New Merchandise and Old Artifacts for Shooting Pleasure
- Chapter 4: M1 Garand's Multiple "Flaws": A Realistic View of Perceived Problems
- Gas Trap Is a Powder Trap
- The M1 Is Too Heavy
- Magazine Capacity
- The Handguard System
- Ah, Sweet Mystery of Training
- Chapter 5: The M1's Delivery Chronology: World War II and Postwar
- Springfield 1937-1945
- Winchester 1940-Late 1945
- Post-World War II Date Information: Exceptions and Notes
- Interesting Subgroups
- PART II: COLLECTING AND SHOOTING THE M1 GARAND IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM: MYSTERIES SOLVED, TROUBLE AVOIDED, TARGETS HIT
- M1 Garand Collector's Piece
- The Overall View
- Chapter 6: Answers to M1 Puzzles Found in the Mail and Elsewhere
- John Garand
- Bayonets and Blades
- Gas Cylinders and Sights
- Authenticity and Peripherals
- Using and Smoothing the Civilian M1
- Smooth, Reliable, Durable: The Brilliant M1 Firing Mechanism and How to Do a Trigger Job Where You Almost Can't Break Anything
- Fun and Safety: Ammo and Avoidance of Danger
- Appendix I: Sources: A Pooled Bibliography
- Appendix II: The Marketplace
- About the Author
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