Difference between revisions of "UK Inf Rifle Semi Garand"
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The M1 was introduced into Service in 1936 to replace the Springfield m1903. As semi-automatic rifle it truly was a game changer, now instead of working a bolt the infantry man could fire as quickly as he could physically pull the trigger. The M1 was the standard issue rifle to US force through WW2 until 1958. It could also be found the armouries of various allies across the globe. Britain received 38,000 M1 through lease-lend, almost all where issues to the Home Guard but some appear to have issued by commando units. | |||
The M1 | General George S. Patton called it "the greatest implement of battle ever devised." | ||
=Game Play= | =Game Play= | ||
Revision as of 05:36, 31 July 2020
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| M1 "Garand" | |
| Specifications | |
| Type | Semi-automatic Rifle |
| Caliber | .30-06 cal |
| Feed System | 8 Round en bloc Box Magazine |
| Muzzle Velocity | 800m/s |
| Maximum Effective Range | 500m |
History
The M1 was introduced into Service in 1936 to replace the Springfield m1903. As semi-automatic rifle it truly was a game changer, now instead of working a bolt the infantry man could fire as quickly as he could physically pull the trigger. The M1 was the standard issue rifle to US force through WW2 until 1958. It could also be found the armouries of various allies across the globe. Britain received 38,000 M1 through lease-lend, almost all where issues to the Home Guard but some appear to have issued by commando units. General George S. Patton called it "the greatest implement of battle ever devised."
Game Play
