I was 10 when my Troop first got to shoot the great M1 it was our Fathers rifle. Like smoking my first Camel filter less at 8 but it had a whole different kind of kick LOL.
Even today I like to get my M1 out, grab a can of M2 in bandoleers & fire for effect at 200 yards.
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Even today I like to get my M1 out, grab a can of M2 in bandoleers & fire for effect at 200 yards.
The M1 Garand and Other Rifles, Pistols, and Ammo
The M1 Garand rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised. Build an M1 garand from parts. Remove bluing and parkerize steel. Gun cleaning, restoration, repair, and history."
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