Adoption of the M1 Garand/1936

[Clancy]

Gentlemen,
While down at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in the Museum the sign for the M1 Garand Display showed it was adopted in 1942. While there I was working with Dr. Atwater, PH. D, Director at APG, he also is on the History Channel. I showed him some of my files on the M1 Garand showing it was adopted in 1936 even though NO production M1's were built until 1937. At that time we also when over the T 20 "Tanker" Garand. These files show when the M1 Garand was Standardized in Jan. 9, 1936. If you need a better copy just email me.





Some of these posted before. Others are new data files.
Warning, before you go to my sites lower your volume as the opening page contains a sound file which has a loading and firing of the M1 Garand. So if you're at work or home it may be wise to check your volume control.

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Gentlemen you know what to do. Not going great but some guys have bought Vol. 1 or Vol. 2 of the Garand Papers. TIA

Thanks again
Clancy
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[Castaway]

Jack Atwater is one heck of a guy and I'm glad to count him as a friend

[Connecticut Yankee]

The Springfiels Armory Museum, Springfield Mass. , part of the National Park System has a great history of the M1 rifle.  If I could post pictures here I'd show you a nice closeup photo of the receiver of  "U.S.Rifle, Cal..30M1, Springfield Armory, 81.  Serial # 81 was ythe first rifle to go to the US military for testing.  Also serial #100,000   1,000,000 etc. If any of you are ever in Massachusetts this museum is a must see, and it's free.  Also if in the area, the Wadsworth Museum in Hartford CT has a display right now of the Colt firearms.
     John M.  A Connecticut Yankee