The Springfield Armory civilian M1 Garand in .30-06 Springfield with 24-inch barrel is a new-production recreation of the iconic WWII U.S. service rifle. Built on new-manufacture receivers using original USGI specifications, it delivers the en-bloc clip-fed semi-auto experience of the GI M1 in a factory-new firearm. General Patton called the original design the greatest battle implement ever devised. Type: Semi-Auto Rifle Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: .30-06 Sprg Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1994, USA Weight: 9.5 oz Overall length: 43.6" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Collecting, Military Simulation, Match, Hunting