Usage

Rifle, Caliber .30, M1
M1 Garand with en bloc clips.
TypeSemi-automatic rifle
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service1936–present (for U.S. military training and parades)
Used bySee Users
WarsWorld War II
Korean War
Arab–Israeli conflict
First Indochina War
Suez Crisis
Vietnam War
Cambodian Civil War
Northern Ireland Troubles
Other conflicts around the world
Production history
DesignerJohn C. Garand
Designed1932
ManufacturerSpringfield Armory
Winchester
Harrington & Richardson
International Harvester
Beretta
Breda[1]
Springfield Armory, Inc. (civilian)
Produced1936–1957
Number builtApprox. 6.0 million[2]
VariantsM1C, M1D
Specifications
Weight9.5 पाउंड (4.3 किग्रा) to 11.6 पाउंड (5.3 किग्रा)
Length43.5 इंच (1,100 मिमी)
Barrel length24 इंच (610 मिमी)

Cartridge
  • .30-06 Springfield (7.62x63mm)
  • 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) (Used by the U.S. Navy and some commercial companies to modernize the M1 and increase performance)
  • ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
    Muzzle velocity2,800 फुट/से (850 मी/से)
    Effective firing range440 गज (400 मी)[3]
    Feed system8-round "en bloc" clip internal magazine
    SightsAperture rear sight, barleycorn-type front sight

    A weapon infobox may be used to summarize information about a particular weapon or weapon system (such as a firearm, a sword, a grenade, an artillery piece, a torpedo, or a tank); cartridges and artillery shells should use {{infobox firearm cartridge}} instead. The infobox should be added using the {{infobox weapon}} template, as shown below:

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    | is_missile         = 
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    | head_type          = 
    | haft_type          = 
    <!-- Explosive specifications --> 
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    | detonation         = 
    | yield              = 
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    General parameters:

    • name – the formal name of the weapon.
    • imageoptional – an image of the weapon. The image must be given in the form [[Image:Example.jpg|300px]]; in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.
    • captionoptional – the text to be placed below the image.
    • originoptional – the country or place where the weapon originated or was first manufactured. Flag icons should be avoided in this field, per WP:MOSFLAG and WP:MILMOS#FLAGS.
    • typeoptional – the type of weapon (e.g. "service rifle", "dress sword", and so forth).

    Type selection parameters (these parameters control whether—and how—particular specification fields will be displayed; multiple ones may be enabled where appropriate):

    • is_ranged – "yes" if the weapon is a ranged weapon, such as a firearm or bow; must be left blank otherwise.
    • is_bladed – "yes" if the weapon is a bladed, pointed, or blunt hand-held weapon, such as a sword, mace, or polearm; must be left blank otherwise.
    • is_explosive – "yes" if the weapon is an explosive device, such as a grenade or bomb; must be left blank otherwise.
    • is_artillery – "yes" if the weapon is a type of artillery, such as a cannon or mortar; must be left blank otherwise.
    • is_vehicle – "yes" if the weapon is a self-propelled vehicle, such as a tank; must be left blank otherwise.
    • is_missile – "yes" if the weapon is a self-propelled missile or torpedo; must be left blank otherwise.
    • is_UK – "yes" if the field labels should use British/Commonwealth English (calibre, armour); must be left blank otherwise.

    Service history parameters:

    • serviceoptional – the period (usually given in years) when the weapon was in service.
    • used_byoptional – the countries, armed forces, or other groups using the weapon; this may be omitted for weapons employed only in their country of origin.
    • warsoptional – any wars during which the weapon saw service.

    Production history parameters:

    • designeroptional – the person or group responsible for designing the weapon.
    • design_dateoptional – the date (usually given as a year) when the weapon was designed.
    • manufactureroptional – the manufacturer of the weapon.
    • unit_costoptional – the unit cost of the weapon; this should only be indicated for weapons currently being produced.
    • production_dateoptional – the period (usually given in years) when the weapon was produced.
    • numberoptional – the number of weapons of this type that were manufactured.
    • variantsoptional – any variant models of the weapon.

    General specification parameters:

    • spec_labeloptional – a label for the specifications, to be used when data for a particular variant is indicated; should be left blank otherwise.
    • weightoptional – the weight of the weapon. For firearms, separate loaded and unloaded weights may be indicated.
    • lengthoptional – the total length of the weapon.
    • part_lengthoptional – a secondary length measurement. For firearms, this should be the barrel length; for bladed weapons, the length of the blade or head.
    • widthoptional – the total width of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.
    • heightoptional – the total height of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.
    • diameteroptional – the diameter of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with explosives and missiles.
    • crewoptional – for crewed weapons, the number of people required.
    • passengersoptional – for vehicles, the number of passengers carried.

    Ranged weapon specification parameters (most only available if is_ranged is set to "yes"; some are also activated when is_explosive or is_artillery is set to "yes"):

    • cartridgeoptional – for firearms or artillery, the type(s) of cartridge or shell used.
    • cartridge_weightoptional – for firearms or artillery, the weight of the cartridge or shell used.
    • caliberoptional – for non-cartridge firearms or artillery, the caliber or interior diameter of the barrel; for cartridge-loaded firearms, caliber is indicated by the cartridge.
    • barrelsoptional – for firearms or artillery, the number of distinct barrels; this may be omitted if the weapon is single-barreled.
    • actionoptional – for firearms, the type of action (e.g. "flintlock").
    • rateoptional – the rate of fire. For automatic firearms and auto-loading artillery, this is usually the cyclic rate. For other ranged weapons, an effective rate can be indicated if reputable sources for one are available.
    • velocityoptional – for firearms or artillery, the muzzle velocity of the fired projectile.
    • rangeoptional – the effective range of the weapon.
    • max_rangeoptional – the maximum range of the weapon; for firearms this should be the maximum sight setting if used.
    • feedoptional – for firearms, the feed system or magazine used.
    • sightsoptional – for firearms or artillery, the type of sights used.

    Artillery specification parameters (only available if is_artillery is set to "yes"):

    • breechoptional – for artillery, the type of breech mechanism.
    • recoiloptional – for artillery, the recoil system used.
    • carriageoptional – for artillery, the type of carriage used.
    • elevationoptional – for artillery, the vertical range of possible firing angles.
    • traverseoptional – for artillery, the horizontal range of possible firing angles.

    Bladed weapon specification parameters (only available if is_bladed is set to "yes"):

    • blade_typeoptional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the blade.
    • hilt_typeoptional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the hilt.
    • sheath_typeoptional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the scabbard or sheath, if any.
    • head_typeoptional – for blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the head.
    • haft_typeoptional – for blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the haft.

    Explosive weapon specification parameters (only available if is_explosive or is_missile is set to "yes"):

    • fillingoptional – the explosive filling material or warhead.
    • filling_weightoptional – the weight of the explosive material or warhead.
    • detonationoptional – the detonation trigger type (e.g. "timer", "pressure", "motion sensor").
    • yieldoptional – for larger explosives, the yield (in tons of TNT) of the device.

    Vehicle/missile specification parameters (most only available if is_vehicle is set to "yes"; some are also activated if is_missile is set to "yes"):

    • armouroptional – the armour plating of the vehicle; different armour thickness at different points may be indicated if needed.
    • primary_weaponoptional – the primary armament mounted on the vehicle, if any.
    • secondary_weaponoptional – the secondary armament mounted on the vehicle, if any.
    • engineoptional – the type of engine used by the vehicle or missile.
    • engine_poweroptional – the power output of the engine, usually in hp or kW.
    • pw_ratiooptional – the power-to-weight ratio, usually in hp/tonne.
    • transmissionoptional – the type of transmission used by the vehicle.
    • payload_capacityoptional – the overall payload capacity weight of the vehicle.
    • propellantoptional – for missiles, the propellant used.
    • fuel_capacityoptional – the fuel capacity of the vehicle.
    • suspensionoptional – the suspension of the vehicle.
    • clearanceoptional – the ground clearance of the vehicle.
    • wingspanoptional – for missiles, the wingspan.
    • vehicle_rangeoptional – the operational range of the vehicle or missile.
    • ceilingoptional – for missiles, the flight ceiling.
    • altitudeoptional – for missiles, the normal flight altitude.
    • depthoptional – for underwater weapons such as torpedoes, the maximum operating depth.
    • boostoptional – for missiles, the maximum boost time.
    • speedoptional – the maximum speed of the vehicle or missile; this is usually the road speed, but other values may be indicated if appropriate.
    • guidanceoptional – the guidance system used by the missile (or the vehicle, if unmanned).
    • steeringoptional – the steering system used by the missile or vehicle.
    • accuracyoptional – for missiles, the guidance accuracy.
    • launch_platformoptional – for missiles, the launch platform.
    • transportoptional – for missiles, the transportation vehicle or method, if different from the launch platform.

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    TemplateData for Infobox weapon

    An infobox for weapon.

    Template parameters[Edit template data]

    ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
    Namename

    The formal name of the weapon.

    Default
    Stringrequired
    Imageimage

    An image of the weapon. The image must be given in the form [[Image:Example.jpg|300px]]; in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.

    Default
    Page nameoptional
    Captioncaption

    The text to be placed below the image.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Origin origin

    The country or place where the weapon originated or was first manufactured. Flag icons should be avoided in this field, per WP:MOSFLAG and WP:MILMOS#FLAGS.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Typetype

    The type of weapon.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Is rangedis_ranged

    Yes if the weapon is a ranged weapon, such as a firearm or bow; must be left blank otherwise.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Is Bladedis_bladed

    Yes if the weapon is a bladed, pointed, or blunt hand-held weapon, such as a sword, mace, or polearm; must be left blank otherwise.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Is explosiveis_explosive

    Yes if the weapon is an explosive device, such as a grenade or bomb; must be left blank otherwise.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Is artillery is_artillery

    Yes if the weapon is a type of artillery, such as a cannon or mortar; must be left blank otherwise.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Is vehicleis_vehicle

    Yes if the weapon is a self-propelled vehicle, such as a tank; must be left blank otherwise.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Is missileis_missile

    Yes if the weapon is a self-propelled missile or torpedo; must be left blank otherwise.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Is UK is_UK

    Yes if the field labels should use British/Commonwealth English (calibre, armour); must be left blank otherwise.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Serviceservice

    The period (usually given in years) when the weapon was in service.

    Default
    Lineoptional
    Used byused_by

    The countries, armed forces, or other groups using the weapon; this may be omitted for weapons employed only in their country of origin.

    Default
    Lineoptional
    Warswars

    Any wars during which the weapon saw service.

    Default
    Lineoptional
    Designerdesigner

    The person or group responsible for designing the weapon.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Design datedesign_date

    The date (usually given as a year) when the weapon was designed.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Manufacturer manufacturer

    The manufacturer of the weapon.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Unit cost unit_cost

    The unit cost of the weapon; this should only be indicated for weapons currently being produced.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Production date production_date

    The period (usually given in years) when the weapon was produced.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Numbernumber

    The number of weapons of this type that were manufactured.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Variants variants

    Any variant models of the weapon.

    Default
    Lineoptional
    Special label spec_label

    A label for the specifications, to be used when data for a particular variant is indicated; should be left blank otherwise.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Weight weight

    The weight of the weapon. For firearms, separate loaded and unloaded weights may be indicated.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Lengthlength

    The total length of the weapon.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Part length part_length

    A secondary length measurement. For firearms, this should be the barrel length; for bladed weapons, the length of the blade or head.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Widthwidth

    The total width of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Heightheight

    The total height of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Diameterdiameter

    The diameter of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with explosives and missiles.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Crewcrew

    For crewed weapons, the number of people required.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Passengerspassengers

    For vehicles, the number of passengers carried.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Cartridge cartridge

    For firearms or artillery, the type(s) of cartridge or shell used.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Cartridge weight cartridge_weight

    For firearms or artillery, the weight of the cartridge or shell used.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Caliber caliber

    For non-cartridge firearms or artillery, the caliber or interior diameter of the barrel; for cartridge-loaded firearms, caliber is indicated by the cartridge.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Barrelsbarrels

    For firearms or artillery, the number of distinct barrels; this may be omitted if the weapon is single-barreled.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Actionaction

    For firearms, the type of action (e.g. flintlock).

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Rate rate

    The rate of fire. For automatic firearms and auto-loading artillery, this is usually the cyclic rate. For other ranged weapons, an effective rate can be indicated if reputable sources for one are available.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Velocity velocity

    For firearms or artillery, the muzzle velocity of the fired projectile.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Rangerange

    The effective range of the weapon.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Max range max_range

    The maximum range of the weapon; for firearms this should be the maximum sight setting if used.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Feed feed

    For firearms, the feed system or magazine used.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Sights sights

    For firearms or artillery, the type of sights used.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Breech breech

    For artillery, the type of breech mechanism.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Recoil recoil

    For artillery, the recoil system used.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Carriage carriage

    For artillery, the type of carriage used.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Elevation elevation

    For artillery, the vertical range of possible firing angles.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Traverse traverse

    For artillery, the horizontal range of possible firing angles.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Blade type blade_type

    For bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the blade.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Hilt type hilt_type

    For bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the hilt.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Sheath typesheath_type

    For bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the scabbard or sheath, if any.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Head type head_type

    For blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the head.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Haft typehaft_type

    For blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the haft.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Filling filling

    The explosive filling material or warhead.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    filling_weight filling_weight

    The weight of the explosive material or warhead.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Detonation detonation

    the detonation trigger type (e.g. timer, pressure, motion sensor).

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Yield yield

    For larger explosives, the yield (in tons of TNT) of the device.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Armour armour

    The armour plating of the vehicle; different armour thickness at different points may be indicated if needed.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Primary weapon primary_weapon

    The primary armament mounted on the vehicle, if any.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Secondary weapon secondary_weapon

    The secondary armament mounted on the vehicle, if any.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Engine engine

    The type of engine used by the vehicle or missile.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Engine power engine_power

    The power output of the engine, usually in hp or kW.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Pw ratio pw_ratio

    The power-to-weight ratio, usually in hp/tonne.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Transmission transmission

    The type of transmission used by the vehicle.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Payload capacity payload_capacity

    The overall payload capacity weight of the vehicle.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Propellant propellant

    For missiles, the propellant used.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Fuel capacity fuel_capacity

    The fuel capacity of the vehicle.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Suspension suspension

    The suspension of the vehicle.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Clearance clearance

    The ground clearance of the vehicle.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Wingspan wingspan

    For missiles, the wingspan.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Vehicle range vehicle_range

    The operational range of the vehicle or missile.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Ceiling ceiling

    For missiles, the flight ceiling.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Altitude altitude

    For missiles, the normal flight altitude.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Depth depth

    For underwater weapons such as torpedoes, the maximum operating depth.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Boost boost

    For missiles, the maximum boost time.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Speedspeed

    The maximum speed of the vehicle or missile; this is usually the road speed, but other values may be indicated if appropriate.

    Default
    Numberoptional
    Guidanceguidance

    The guidance system used by the missile (or the vehicle, if unmanned).

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Steeringsteering

    The steering system used by the missile or vehicle.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Accuracyaccuracy

    For missiles, the guidance accuracy.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Launch platform launch_platform

    For missiles, the launch platform.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    Transporttransport

    For missiles, the transportation vehicle or method, if different from the launch platform.

    Default
    Stringoptional
    1. Small Arms Review article on Italian-made Garands
    2. Scott Duff. "Who Made M1 Garands? How Many Were Made? When Were They Made?". Excerpted from The M1 Garand: Owner’s Guide copyright 1994 by Scott A. Duff. Retrieved 2007-05-18. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
    3. "U.S. Department of the Army Technical Manual No. 9-1005-222-12" (pdf). Re-published by www.biggerhammer.net. 17 March 1969. Retrieved 2007-05-18.