The M1 Rifle In Competition: 1940 National Matches

[shanneba]

"Thus it was, in 1940, the then-new U.S. Rifle, Cal. .30, M1 was introduced to civilians and to the competitive shooting world as part of the Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) conducted at the National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. Civilians at Camp Perry in 1940 could draw an M1 from the supply depot, learn about it in the school and then fire it in competition."

An NRA Shooting Sports Journal | The M1 Rifle In Competition: 1940 National Matches

After its initial 1939 National Matches demonstration, the M1 rifle’s adoption and evolution in military service involved many key players working at the National Rifle Association at the time.

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On the August 1938 cover of The American Rifleman magazine, John C. Garand poses with his newly adopted service rifle at the Springfield Armory.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Fun, informative article. Shucks, now I have to put an M1 Garand on my list.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[mikep]

Hi,

Fun, informative article. Shucks, now I have to put an M1 Garand on my list.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Throw a Springfield 1903 on that list while you’re at it.

 

[Talyn]

Hi,

Fun, informative article. Shucks, now I have to put an M1 Garand on my list.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

If you get one replace the springs since you won't know if their out of spec.

 

[KillerFord1977]

If you get one replace the springs since you won't know if their out of spec.

Agreed.

M1 Garand Operating Rod Spring - GarandGear

M1 Garand Operating Rod spring. Manufactured and designed to USGI Specification in the USA.

www.garandgear.com

Good supply place

 

[Shibadog]

My old NM M1 is an all time favorite. Owned it for 3+ decades. Incredibly accurate and reliable rifle. Off bags with match ammo I’ve put 8 rounds in a group you could cover with a 50 cent piece at 300 yards. That’s as good as I’ve ever shot anything