″++SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1 .30 CAL″

The Springfield US M1 Rifle, also known as the M1 Garand, is a semi-automatic rifle that served as the standard issue battle rifle for the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War. It is chambered for the .30-06 Springfield cartridge and is named after its designer, John Garand. The rifle is known for its gas-operated, eight-shot clip-fed, semi-automatic mechanism and is 43.6 inches long with a weight of about 9.5 pounds. It features an iron sight line and is equipped with a safety catch that is easily operated by the trigger finger. The M1 Garand was designed for simple assembly and disassembly, making it easy to maintain in the field. It is also known for its versatility, as it can be used to launch grenades by replacing the ball ammunition clip with a clip of M3 rifle grenade cartridges.