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those who served in America’s Armed Forces during World War II and the
Korean War, the M1 was much more than a rifle…it was a trusted companion
and best friend. Introduced shortly before World War II, the M1 Garand was
the first semi-automatic rifle to be utilized by a major military power
and was the standard issue military rifle for the U.S. Army during World
War II and the Korean War.
The M1 Garand was designed for long-range
accuracy and could be fired with a much greater rapidity and less recoil
than previous military rifles. In battle, it truly earned its reputation
as the “GI’s Best Friend.” With an effective range of approximately 450
yards, the M1 Garand afforded American soldiers a decided advantage over
their foes on the battlefield. Perhaps the most ringing endorsement of the
weapon from World War II was attributed to General George S. Patton Jr.,
“In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever
devised.”
A Historic First
For more than 200 years the United States Military Academy™ has trained
America’s “best and brightest” for leadership and service to our nation.
Now, America Remembers is proud to issue our first-ever working M1 Garand
rifle with authorization from the Association of Graduates of the United
States Military Academy™ , and demand is expected to be high. The West
Point® Tribute M1 Garand rifle features handsome artwork honoring the
storied heritage of West Point® and the M1 Garand.
The Springfield Armory® is producing a
limited number of the M1 Garand rifles with all-new receivers, barrels and
stocks, with all the remaining parts U.S.G.I. Mil-spec. Craftsmen
commissioned specifically for this project by America Remembers decorate
each working M1 Garand rifle in lustrous 24-karat gold, magnificently
capturing the details of the exceptional artwork created for this historic
Tribute.
Only 300 Available
Only 300 West Point® Tribute M1 Garand Rifles will ever be issued in this
exclusive limited edition. America Remembers will arrange delivery of your
working Tribute through a licensed firearms dealer of your choice. If for
any reason you are less than fully satisfied with your Tribute, you may
return it in original unfired condition within 30 days for a full and
courteous refund.
 This historic issue from America Remembers
is a superb work of craftsmanship which will perfectly complement any
firearms collection and will be a permanent remembrance to all the
soldiers who have faithfully served America, upholding the proud West
Point® tradition of “Duty, Honor, Country.”
The
M1’s walnut stocks are highly polished and adorned with laser-carved
artwork featuring familiar West Point® icons – the United States Military
Academy™ Coat of Arms, and Battle Monument.
On the M1’s bottom trigger housing, flowing scrollwork surrounds the
official seal of the Association of Graduates of the United States
Military Academy™ .
The right side of the receiver features
elegant scrollwork framing a banner which reads “Duty, Honor, Country,”
the time-honored West Point® motto. The United States Military Academy™
Coat of Arms is also featured, along with the legendary endorsement about
the M1 rifle by General George S. Patton, Jr. – “The Greatest Battle
Implement Ever Devised.”
Both sides of the receiver are blued and decorated in elegant 24-karat
gold. The left side features a familiar image of General George S. Patton,
Jr., a legendary World War II military leader and West Point® graduate.
Also featured is an illustration of proud cadets marching on The Plain. In
addition, each rifle’s front right, trigger, lower barrel band and handgun
clip are polished and decorated in lustrous 24-karat gold.
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