The M1 Garand is a legendary .30 caliber, gas-operated, eight-shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle that served as the standard infantry weapon for the United States military during World War II and the Korean War. Designed by French-Canadian inventor John C. Garand while working at the Springfield Armory, it was officially adopted by the U.S. Army in 1936. It holds a prestigious place in firearms history, famously praised by General George S. Patton as "the greatest battle implement ever devised" GOOD CONDITION TWO 8-ROUND MAGAZINES PRODUCTION DATE: 1952-1954 Type: Semi-automatic, gas-operated battle rifle with a rotating bolt. Overall Length: 43.6 inches (1,107 mm). Barrel Length: 24 inches (610 mm). Weight (Unloaded): Approximately 9.5 pounds (4.31 kg). (Up to 11.2 lbs when fully loaded with a sling and bayonet). Feed System: 8-round en bloc clip inserted into an internal box magazine. Practical Rate of Fire: 40 to 50 rounds per minute. Sights: Rear adjustable aperture (peep) sight; wing-protected front post sight. Effective Firing Range: 500 yards (457 meters).