High Relief M1 Garand Rifle Is Latest Release In History's Greatest Firearms Silver Coin Series
When describing the M1 Garand Rifle, General George S. Patton said it was "the greatest battle implement ever devised." A tough and rugged semi-automatic rifle, the M1 Garand was the first standard-issue automatic rifle for the U.S. Army and saw action during World War II and the Korean War.
America's Standard Service Rifle During World War II And The Korean War
Weighing only 9.5 pounds, it was designed by Canadian-American firearms engineer John C. Garand for simple assembly and disassembly to facilitate field maintenance. The .30 caliber, gas-operated rifle had a rigidly supported barrel and fired from an eight-shot clip. A true patriot, Garand offered this amazing weapon to the government royalty free. More than 6.5 million M1 Garand Rifles were manufactured between 1936 and 1957 when it was America's standard service rifle.
