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The M1 Garand is a semi-automatic rifle that was the standard U.S. service rifle in World War II and the Korean War. It was designed by John Garand and chambered for the .30-06 Springfield cartridge.
The M1 carbine is a lightweight semi-automatic or selective-fire carbine that was used by the U.S. military and other countries in various wars. It was designed by David Marshall Williams and chambered in .30 Carbine, a cartridge developed by Winchester for the weapon.
The M1905 bayonet is a U.S. military bayonet designed for the M1903 Springfield rifle and later used on the M1 Garand rifle. It has a 16-inch blade and a wooden or plastic handle, and was produced in two versions: the original with a square fuller and the shortened M1 with a round fuller.
Since the chamber insert remains in the chamber, this type of conversion will function in semi-automatic firearms, and is commonly used in military surplus arms such as the M1 Garand, allowing the use of often less expensive surplus military ammunition. [2]
Learn about the history, programs, and services of the CMP, a national organization that trains and educates U.S. citizens in firearms and airguns safety and skills. The CMP sells surplus military rifles and pistols, hosts competitions and camps, and awards marksmanship badges to military personnel.
Learn about the history and significance of the Springfield Armory, the first federal armory and one of the first factories in the US dedicated to the manufacture of weapons. See how it produced firearms for the American Revolution, the Civil War, and other conflicts, and how it influenced the development of interchangeable parts, assembly lines, and modern business practices.
The Pedersen device was a semi-automatic attachment for the M1903 Springfield rifle that fired a pistol-type cartridge. It was developed and produced during World War I, but never used in combat.
The Springfield Armory M1A is a semi-automatic rifle based on the M14, designed for civilian and law enforcement markets in the US. It has various variants, such as the M21, M25, SOCOM, and Scout Squad, and can chamber different cartridges, such as .308 Winchester and 6.5mm Creedmoor.