The reliability, accuracy, rugged design and most importantly, its firepower, could not be matched by any US enemy during WWII. forces in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and in non standard issue in the Gulf War, War in Afghanistan, Iraq War and by several nations around the world as a service rifle.The M1 Rifle was legendary and it performed with distinction throughout WWII, Korea and the beginning of Vietnam. Most M1 rifles were issued to soldiers, though many thousands were also given as foreign aid to friendly forces.Black powder was smoky, dirty, and inefficient compared with modern propellants.When one of these early rifles was fired, a cloud of white smoke disclosed the rifleman's position, and a thick residue, like carbon and soot, was deposited in the bore of the rifle. In order to better serve you, a few items are quality reproduction and are marked with a * after their description. Click on the name or picture of an item for a larger picture and or more information. and are in very good to excellent original condition. See our Collectors Only Page for collectable parts by specific manufacturer and scarce items, Click here.M1 Garand Clips 8rd Enbloc and specialty SLED, 2rd National Match & 5rd Hunting Clips.
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