The designated sniper variant of the M1 Garand, fitted with a Griffin and Howe side mount and M82 or M84 scope. Replaced the bolt-action M1903A4 as the primary US Army sniper rifle in the final year of WWII. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .30-06 Springfield Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1944, USA Weight: 249.6 oz Overall length: 43.6" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Sniper, Military