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Post by JumpMasterG on Jun 29, 2008 16:48:27 GMT -5
Received an email today from a friends son currently serving in IraqThis weapon is timeless! Captured in Iraq a few weeks ago. (Yes, it's an M1 Garand) ...Nice prize SSGT. Sutherland! [  |
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Post by slim on Jun 29, 2008 22:45:36 GMT -5
That is a nice find. I would love to know the info on that particular rifle (where/when it was made). I'm sure they were made for a few years after WWII or even after Korea maybe into the 1960's.
It sure makes a distinctive sound when fired...I wonder if any of our boys over there said "Damn that sounds like an M1 Garand being fired at us." "Ahh your hearing is going bad man." "Ting" goes the clip as it flies through the air.
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Post by JumpMasterG on Jun 30, 2008 6:41:19 GMT -5
Slim, The Garand was used through Korea and into 1957 then being replaced by the M14. It did see action though in some cases into the mid 60's by the US army. Literally millions went into service overseas. I purchased a shooter that came out of communist China in the mid 80's although I do have a nice original WWII rifle with matching numbers.
Many parade units also use them still today including I believe, the guards at the "Tomb of the Unknowns"
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Post by Colonel McShizzle on Jun 30, 2008 13:35:50 GMT -5
What kind of penetrating power would that rifle have against modern armour. Would it even penetrate body armour or the side of a humvee.
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Post by JumpMasterG on Jun 30, 2008 14:49:42 GMT -5
What kind of penetrating power would that rifle have against modern armour. Would it even penetrate body armour or the side of a humvee. The rifle had an accuracy out to 500 yards. Muzzle velocity was 2,740 feet per second. When loaded with Armor piercing ammo (black tipped) it could pierce 7/8 inch armor at 100 yards. easily piercing most lightly armored vehicles of the era. As for HUMVEE's, without the new "Armor Up" upgrade, this round would most likely penetrate. |
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Post by JumpMasterG on Jun 30, 2008 16:18:49 GMT -5
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Post by slim on Jun 30, 2008 16:19:17 GMT -5
Yes Jump I couldn't remeber the specifics of the Garand. The stock on the one in the photo is in better shape than mine, which came from the CMP(civilian marksmanship program). I would agree with you jump that it would most likely penetrate a humvee. I never understood why they got away from the larger rounds such as the .30 '06, other than price and having to carry around heavier ammo cans for more & more automatic rifles.
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