*USA, WW2 Replica, M1 Garand Service Rifle, Made by Denix Spain*
Magazine marked: Denix, Made in Spain
Approximate measurements: 110.5cm overall
Full size replica rifle crafted from metal and wood, featuring a simulated loading and firing mechanism.
The M1 Garand, designed by John C. Garand in 1928, was a gas-operated semi-automatic rifle equipped with an 8-round en-bloc clip chambered for .30-06 Springfield ammunition. Upon firing the last round, the clip was automatically ejected with a distinctive sound, easily recognizable in combat. With an effective range of 550 meters, high accuracy, and rapid firing capability, it was among the most effective rifles of the Second World War.
The M1 Garand was the first widely adopted semi-automatic rifle for U.S. infantry, with over 5 million units produced. Its simple construction ensured easy maintenance, making it a reliable weapon. Its superior firepower provided U.S. soldiers with a significant edge over German and Japanese forces, who primarily used bolt-action rifles. General George Patton famously described it as “the greatest battle implement ever devised.”
The M1 Garand saw extensive use in World War II, the Korean War, and to a lesser extent, the Vietnam War. It was also adopted by other nations, including Germany, France, Japan, and China, and even used in conflicts such as the Cuban Revolution and guerrilla wars in South America.
This Denix historical reproduction allows you to relive the legendary battles of World War II with a detailed replica of one of the greatest rifles ever made!
*Condition*
Good used condition. This has a full working action, so you can pull the cocking handle back and pull the trigger, all the other functions do not work so the sight and the safety catch does not move. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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