The Essential M1 Garand, 9781510740129
Paperback
Explore the iconic M1 Garand: history, function, collecting, and maintenance.

The Essential M1 Garand

a practical and historical guide for shooters and collectors

$96.13

  • Paperback

    232 pages

  • Release Date

    24 February 2020

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Summary

The M1 Garand: A Comprehensive Guide for Shooters and Collectors

The first self-loading rifle to see widespread military use, the robust M1 Garand survived the tests of battle from World War II to Vietnam, and it remains a favorite among competition shooters and collectors to this day.

In this heavily illustrated, practical history, author Jim Thompson, a longtime M1 shooter and collector, tells the complete story of the rifle’s development, look, feel, and function. A thoro…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781510740129
ISBN-10:1510740120
Author:Jim Thompson
Publisher:Skyhorse Publishing
Imprint:Skyhorse Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:232
Release Date:24 February 2020
Weight:726g
Dimensions:279mm x 216mm x 13mm
About The Author

Jim Thompson

Jim Thompson is an internationally published firearms writer, photographer, and consultant with more than five decades of experience as a serious shooter and experimenter. He purchased his first M1 in 1963. His dedication to precise historical research combined with his practical, empirical insight has yielded significant contributions to the fields of military history and weapons development. He resides in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

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