General George Patton called the M1 Garand the greatest battle implement ever devised. The first semi-automatic rifle adopted as a standard infantry weapon by any major nation, it gave American soldiers a significant firepower advantage over bolt-action-armed opponents. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .30-06 Sprg Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1936, USA Weight: 9.5 oz Overall length: 43.6" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting