MID 20thC AMERICAN MASSIVE TRAINING GARAND M1 MODEL RIFLE c.1940
Garand M1 model rifle of enormous proportions, these rifles were made as “training guns“ as demonstrators for troops. Rather than showing individuals how the rifle worked they were able to demonstrate the mechanism (assembling, disassembling, cleaning, firing, etc) of the rifle to entire halls of troops, hence the cutaway sections which show the recoil system, the bolt and the cartridge chamber.
Reference Number: D8375
DESCRIPTION
Garand M1 model rifle of enormous proportions, these rifles were made as “training guns“ as demonstrators for troops. Rather than showing individuals how the rifle worked they were able to demonstrate the mechanism (assembling, disassembling, cleaning, firing, etc) of the rifle to entire halls of troops, hence the cutaway sections which show the recoil system, the bolt and the cartridge chamber.
The M1 Garand (officially designated as U. S. rifle, calibre .30, M1) is a semi-automatic rifle designed by John C. Garand in 1928. Most M1 rifles were issued to U.S. forces, though many thousands were also lent or provided as foreign aid to America's allies. The Garand is still used by drill teams and military honour guards. It is also widely sought by the civilian population as a hunting rifle, target rifle, and military collectible.
The M1 was the standard-issue service rifle of the U.S. forces in World War II, the Korean War, and also saw service to a limited extent in the Vietnam War. It was the first standard-issue semi-automatic rifle. It was called "the greatest battle implement ever devised" by General George S. Patton.
These are sculptural models of firearms, intended solely for display purposes. These models are typically larger than real firearms and are not functional. They are not to be mistaken for working firearms or capable of discharging any projectiles.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Reconditioned.
SIZE
Height: 63cm
Width: 197cm
Depth: 30cm
