The Gun Digest Book of the M1 Garand by Patrick Sweeney. From the Beaches of Normandy to the Forest of Ardennes and the sunbaked hell of the Pacific, one rifle shone above all others-the M1 Garand. Lovingly remembered as "The greatest battle implement ever devised," the World War II semi-auto continues to fascinate and stir the imagination like no other firearm. The Gun Digest Book of the M1 Garand scrutinizes the iconic gun as never before, delivering an unparalleled study of the old warhorse. Authored by master gunsmith and firearms expert Patrick Sweeney, the volume goes well beyond a general history of the rifle. Delving into the rifle's design and manufacturing genius, maintenance musts, shooting secrets, collecting tips and buying strategies, the book is no less a new bible of the M1 Garand. Whether you aim to milk the most accuracy out of your Garand, build your collection of the legend or fortify your historical knowledge, the Gun Digest Book of the M...