The M1 Garand rifle
- Thread starter taliovelez
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DaveA
Senior Member
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- Coastal Massachusetts, USA
A little off-topic, but when I was in the Coast Guard boot camp (1953) at Cape May, NJ a unit was sent to Washington, to participate in a parade, we were issued the old Springfields (chromed metal and white painted stocks) . Left over ceremonial pieces.
The standard ships armory had Garands. Never saw the old Springfields again and often wonder how long they continued to use them as ceremonial rifles?
The standard ships armory had Garands. Never saw the old Springfields again and often wonder how long they continued to use them as ceremonial rifles?
Llynn
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- Pacific NorthWET
You will still see them when used in parades by some VFW or American Legion units. My old home town had its annual whoop-de-do in August and the Springers were front and center with the VFW Honor Guard.
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Had 3 at one time, started NRA High Power shooting from 300 to 600 yards. Got my expert card with one. Had the rifle converted to .308 since I was issued .308 ammo.
You do feel it in your shoulders and cheek after shooting 88 rounds in a match but most fun you can have wearing clothes and laying in the dirt, but then again I'm a Marine and rifleman first. Did make the change later to a .223 match rifle, recoil is nothing compared to 30-06 and .308.
You do feel it in your shoulders and cheek after shooting 88 rounds in a match but most fun you can have wearing clothes and laying in the dirt, but then again I'm a Marine and rifleman first. Did make the change later to a .223 match rifle, recoil is nothing compared to 30-06 and .308.
Lilac
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- Flyover Country
Daughter bought a Garand in 30-06 that she shoots. Only thing she complains about is the price of the ammo, not the recoil.