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The basic infantry weapon of U.S. forces in the [[Second World War]], as well as one still used in less advanced militaries as well as in sporting derivatives, the '''M-1 Garand''' rifle was a clip-fed [[ | The basic infantry weapon of U.S. forces in the [[Second World War]], as well as one still used in less advanced militaries as well as in sporting derivatives, the '''M-1 Garand''' rifle was a clip-fed [[semi-automatic]] rifle, firing a .30-06 full-power rifle cartridge. <ref name=FM>{{citation | ||
| id = FM 23-5 | | id = FM 23-5 | ||
| title = Field Manual 23-5 for the U.S. Rifle, CALIBER .30, M1 | | title = Field Manual 23-5 for the U.S. Rifle, CALIBER .30, M1 | ||
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It was replaced briefly by the [[M-14]] rifle, also firing a full-power NATO 7.62mm cartridge, which, in turn, has been replaced by the [[M-16]] family of assault rifles firing the intermediate power 5.56mm round. The most commonly issued U.S. rifle is the [[M-4]] variant of the [[M-16]]. | It was replaced briefly by the [[M-14]] rifle, also firing a full-power NATO 7.62mm cartridge, which, in turn, has been replaced by the [[M-16]] family of assault rifles firing the intermediate power 5.56mm round. The most commonly issued U.S. rifle is the [[M-4]] variant of the [[M-16]]. Both the M14 and M16 were capable of full-automatic, although the lastest versions fire either in semi-automatic mode, or a burst of three shots fired automatically. | ||
==Principles of operation== | ==Principles of operation== |
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The basic infantry weapon of U.S. forces in the Second World War, as well as one still used in less advanced militaries as well as in sporting derivatives, the M-1 Garand rifle was a clip-fed semi-automatic rifle, firing a .30-06 full-power rifle cartridge. [1]
It was replaced briefly by the M-14 rifle, also firing a full-power NATO 7.62mm cartridge, which, in turn, has been replaced by the M-16 family of assault rifles firing the intermediate power 5.56mm round. The most commonly issued U.S. rifle is the M-4 variant of the M-16. Both the M14 and M16 were capable of full-automatic, although the lastest versions fire either in semi-automatic mode, or a burst of three shots fired automatically.
Principles of operation
Tactical use
Variants
The M-1C and M-1D are highly accurate versions optimized for use by snipers.
Ammunition
Type | Purpose | Identification |
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Ball, M-2 | This is the basic solid round for general use | It is the only round with no special markings |
Armor piercing, M-2 | lightly armored vehicles, protective shelters, and personnel | Black bullet tip |
Armor piercing incendiary, M-14 | inflammable targets | white or aluminum buklet tim |
Incendiary, M-1 | unarmored, flammable targets | Blue bullet tip |
Rifle grenade, M-3 | propelling rifle grenades | no bullet; mouth of cartridge case is crimped |
Blank, M-1909 | observing fire, incendiary, marking targets | Red bullet tip |
Tracer | Practice and salutes | No bullet, case sealed with red lacquer |
Dummy, M-50 | mechanical training | either grooved case and tin plated, or holes drilled in the case |
Match | Competitive shooting | stamped "MATCH" |
References
- ↑ Field Manual 23-5 for the U.S. Rifle, CALIBER .30, M1, Department of the Army, May 1965, FM 23-5