A shortened experimental Garand variant developed for airborne and vehicle crews. Though the T26 designation was applied postwar, shortened Garands were produced experimentally during the war for vehicle crew use. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .30-06 Springfield Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1944, USA Weight: 228.8 oz Overall length: 37.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Airborne, Armor, Military