872 pages. Hardccover with a dust jacket. Massive volume - almost 7 pounds. Over 2,000 detailed illustrations. Some color. Covers the entire Garand story from start to finish. The complete story of the M1 Garand service rifle told by one of today's foremost arms authors and researchers. Nothing even approaching this level of detail has ever been attempted before, as Canfield not only covers the Garand's production and issue both in the United States and elsewherem but also includes hundreds of pages aimed at showing exactly what to look for when examing a rifle that is being offered for sale. Canfield explains even the most complex aspects of Garand collecting with a clear and easy-to-understand style. After reading this book collecctors will be able to differentiate incorrect "put-together" rifles from "proper G.I." examples. Even accessories and accoutrements are given the same level of intense scrutiny. A true tour de force of gun scholarship and an absolutely indespensable tool for collectors and historians alike. An outstanding reference.

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Title

THE M1 GARAND RIFLE

Publisher

Andrew Mowbray Publishers

Publication Date

2022

Language

English

ISBN 10

1931464561

ISBN 13

9781931464567

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

New

Dust Jacket Condition

New

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A true tour de force of gun scholarship, this is the complete story of the M1 Garand service rifle as told by one of today's foremost arms authors and researchers. Nothing even approaching this level of detail has ever been published before. Documents Garand's production and issue both in the U.S. and elsewhere and has also given a level of intense scrutiny to the Garand's accessories and accoutrements.

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'Impressive' does not do it justice, 'mind-boggling' is nearer the mark. --Garand Collectors Association Journal, Winter 2013

A serious, expansive piece of scholarship...it is an invaluable, remarkable, and readable resource. --Mark A. Keefe IV, American Rifleman January 2014

A perfect book...A true tour de force of gun scholarship. --Firearms Radio Network

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