Name/Title
U. S. Springfield RifleEntry/Object ID
2023.21.2Description
Serial # 2573438
Object Name: Rifle, military
Identification: U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 (M1 Garand)
Manufacturer: To be determined from receiver markings
Date: ca. 1937–1950s; more precise date pending serial-number identification
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Country: United States
Description:
U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1, commonly known as the M1 Garand. Gas-operated, semiautomatic military rifle with walnut stock and handguards, steel barrel and receiver, adjustable rear sight, protected front sight, and green web sling. The M1 uses an eight-round en-bloc clip and was the principal U.S. service rifle during World War II and continued in widespread service during the Korean War. Designed by John C. Garand and adopted by the U.S. Army in 1936. This example exhibits substantial handling and service wear, including scratches, dents and finish wear to the wooden stock and wear to the metal components. Manufacturer and date of manufacture to be determined from receiver serial number and markings.Collection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection