The M1 Garand was the standard US service rifle of WWII and Korea. General George Patton called it the greatest battle implement ever devised. Features an 8-round en-bloc clip and semi-automatic action that gave US infantry a significant firepower advantage. Type: Semi-Auto Rifle Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: 30-06 Springfield Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1936, USA Weight: 9.5 oz Overall length: 43.6" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collector, Historical