REPLICA M1 GARAND ANTIQUE 1932 DENIX (02105)

Replica rifle, made of antiqued metal and wood, with loading and firing simulator mechanism.

The M1 Garand, was developed by gun designer John C. Garand in 1928. It was a semi-automatic, gas-operated rifle that fed from a block comb that carried 8 .30-06 Springfield cartridges; when the last round was fired, the empty comb was automatically ejected, producing a distinctive, easily identifiable sound. It had an effective range of 600 ft, with high accuracy and availability of rounds. For these reasons, it became one of the most effective rifles of World War II.

The M1 was the first semi-automatic rifle commonly used by the U.S. infantry, reaching a production of over 5,000,000 units. Its simple design, which allowed the weapon to be cleaned and maintained at all times, its reliability, and its firepower against its German and Japanese counterparts, who continued to use bolt-action rifles as the standard infantry weapon, gave U.S. soldiers a clear advantage in combat. General George Patton referred to the M1 Garand as "The finest instrument of war ever created."

For several decades it was used by the United States Army. UU. in various races: during World War II, the Korean War and, to a lesser extent, during the Vietnam War. Other countries adopted its use: Germany, France, Japan, China, etc. It was also used by guerrillas in South America and during the Cuban Revolution to overthrow the dictator Batista.

Relive the most famous battles of World War II with this historical reproduction by Denix of the best rifle ever created!


Characteristics :

Length: 110cm
Weight: 3,480g