I would thank him for his website, that allowed plenty of us to view some very nice garands over the years. Some good history but using the book to help maintenance not very helpful. A good read on this subject is a book called us infantry weapons incombat written by mark g. This is a detailed history of the rifle written not long after wwii by major general julian hatcher, a brilliant army ordnance officer. The book is extremely informative with detailed illustrations, pictures, drawings and factual data of the day.
Duff will have truly exclusive items such as goods from the estate of mr. World war ii aka red book by scott duff the m1 garand. An excellent reference and historical trace of the m1 garand. Hornady 9th edition has sections devoted to service rifle loadings including safe loads for the m1 garand. At a time when opposing forces were armed with boltaction rifles, us troops had a highly reliable selfloader. This shortened m1 rifle was field modified by an ordnance unit of the 6 th army in the philippines for use by paratroopers. This is an updated 2nd edition soft cover, 320 pages containing all the necessary information relating to the ww2 garand rifle. If you collect m1 rifles, this is the book for you. Volume 2, covering 19451956, is the story of the post world war ii re. Post world war ii aka blue book by scott duff design history hatchers book of the garand by julian hatcher i also have a couple of books by jim thompson.
The complete m1 garand by jim thompson book description. I visited his website today and he has discontinued firearms consignment sales, in favor of his publishing responsibilities. Not how some ian hogg or whoever book says they do, but how they really do. Patton called the greatest battle implement ever devised. They dont really fit into any of the above categories and i recommend them more to round out a collection of garand. The m1 garand rifle by bruce canfield new unissued 2d print with improved binding. Collector bookstore is a retailer of new books located in leavenworth, kansas.
Many of the photos in this latest book have come from my personal collection and their use. This is the rifle erroneously referred to as the tanker garand. This book is a good resource for people that collect the m1 garand. Makes shooting, disassembly and maintenance work easier. Garand collectors association book 5 contents iii barrel usage on new m1 rifle production 19521957, part 3 109. The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with serial number tables and a large sampling of data. No less an authority on killing the enemy than general george s. The m1 garand owners guide helps new and advanced owners of the m1 garand rifle learn more about their recent acquisition including who made their rifle, how to clean your garand, and how to. Garand rifle, also called m1 rifle, semiautomatic, gasoperated. Hatchers book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the rifle general george s. The m1 garand owners guide helps new and advanced owners of the m1 garand rifle learn more about their recent acquisition including who made their rifle, how to clean your garand, and how to maintain your rifle. The garand was the first semiautomatic military rifle used as a standard combat shoulder weapon. Large, clear photos and line drawings illustrate features and variations for easy identification.
Another excellent book is the m1 garand owners guide. The garand isnt perfect and does have a few drawbacks. True to the basic m1 garand and m14 military rifle design, its a sturdy and reliable war horse. Hatcher follows the evolution of the m1 garand from the first semiautomatic hunting rifles to the devastating u. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. It was delivered to springfield armory by courier in 1945 for testing and evaluation. Garand 1, adopted as the service shoulder weapon of the. Its free to apply for a garandthat is the cmp does not charge you to be. This book examines the history and development of the m1 garand up to and including world war ii. Patton called the garand, the greatest battle implement ever devised. Military weapons and has written twelve books on u. Scott duff historic martial arms publications scott duff historic.
The duff blue book covering post war m1s is a good reference but is now badly out of date and lacks a lot of current information. The history of the m1 garand m1 garand troubleshooting a spreadsheet to track parts for springfield armory m1 garands and m14s the. As a collector, next to the scott duff garand publications, this is a must have. While duff has a lot of great information in this book, the edition needs to be updated with a lot of the current information that is now out there in the last few wears. Nov 12, 20 a wonderful book that takes the user through the history of the m1 garand. Blc2 can be used just fine but only with the heavier bullets because yes, it is a slower powder. If you like wwii garands and want to know as much as possible, you need this book. This bookcovers the personal experiences of us soldiers in combat during ww2 and koreawith the various small arms including the m1 garand, m1 carbine, thompson, bar,grease gun and 1911 pistol. The only fullpower, semiautomatic standard infantry rifle in existence during world war ii, the m1 garand remains the most popular highpowered target semiautomatic in the world and arguably the most rugged and durable. It shot faster and further than enemy infantry rifles and hit harder. The m1 was manufactured in greater numbers than any american military small arm with the exception of its contemporary, the m1 carbine. Popularly known as the garand after its inventor john c.
Duff has also written and published several books, primarily on the history and production of the m1 garand rifle. Jan 26, 2017 not how some ian hogg or whoever book says they do, but how they really do. From one of the most respected m1 experts comes the most comprehensive books available. M1 garand compete set 6 books scott duff historic martial arms. Sep 29, 2014 the standard reference is the book of the garand. Books and videos featuring or about the m1 garand rifle. M1 garand photo essay larry babcock ammogarand m1 garand. Bruce is an internationally recognized historian and long time collector of u.
The m1 garand gave the us infantryman a marked edge during world war ii. It is the idiots guide to part identification in my view and though it has some flaws, it is a far cry better than other books out there whose authors we wont name. The springfield armory m1a standard rifle is, well, kind of nostalgic. Jean le baptiste cantius garand was a frenchcanadian born near st. This book will fill your need to know about the m1, providing interesting history and events about the gun as well as covering in great detail its construction, assemblydisassembly, tips and recommendations regarding use, storage, cleaning you name it, mr. Duff, and as the title says, it will guide the owner in the use and care of the rifle as well as providing some historical information. Another shortcoming is the lack of a detachable magazine and the requirement to use proprietary eight round enbloc clips to load it. Other than that yiu pretty much have to be omg lucky or just buy them like the rest of us. Scott duff also sells other items of interest on his website including complete rifles, parts, and accessories. Examines development and production of the m1 rifle from conception through the closing days of world war ii. This is the book that can serve as the one stop for everything you ever. Garand, a civilian engineer employed at the springfield armory, springfield, mass.
There is a lot of good information for caring for the rifle, too. To keep up with new m1 discoveries you should join the garand collector association. You will see it used with the 168 grain bullets and heavier. Here is what it looks like for 3006 loadings for the m1 garand. Requirements for john garand matches at camp perry, national match trigger tuning, and building a. The postwar garands do not have as much written about them. M1 rifle variations and experimental models springfield. Faqs terms and conditions wholesale my account my account cart checkout 0 items. Usmc high power matches 2nd place a few years ago was a brand new springfeild m1 garand 1st place was 2. The springfield armory m1a standard rifle outdoor hub.
Book is a photo essay of the component parts of the m1 garand rifle and a must have for any. By heckinohio in forum m1 garandm14m1a rifles replies. As an author, collector and historian of post civil war weaponry, is the definitive source for u. This sequel to the complete m1 garand is an uptodate guide to admiring, shooting and collecting this world war ii. The best of the gca journal book 5 m1 garand collectors.
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