iroczen (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I've been told that is just a myth, because the battlefield was so INSANELY loud form explosions and gunfire that you couldn't HEAR anything especially a little metal clip hitting the ground. But then again I wasn't there

manuellcamelo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Excellent video :)

PioneerRifleman (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I realy like the MOA deflection drum thats very smart. In Canada,Australia,New Zealand, South Africa and the UK. the lee enfield was the rifle for hunting & homesteading and of course the service rifle. But must say the fact every American GI had a semi 30-06 definatley gave the American soldier and Marien a major advantage

matteoprez (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@3OCALM1 It still was :) When the conflict in Korea was over. Many of the US M1 never made it back to homeland, as they were bought by the Italian Army 1USD for each Kg (or something like that).

3OCALM1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@matteoprez Wow! I'm surprised they used them as late as 1988, even for recruit training.

matteoprez (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thanks for the upload! Sweet memories.. .I was in the Italian Army back in '88 and yes, the M1 Garand was still the recruits gun. Heavy as hell, but although I had no experience whatsoever with firearms, I familiarized rapidly with the M1. Unfortunately, not the best choice if you're left-handed, and yes I did experienced the infamous 'M1 thumb'... Also, cartridge & case would always crash on my helmet :) Do I remember correctly the case never fully entered the chamber? Thanks again.

BSG062 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Nice M1 man, i can tell you have taken good care of it. is it field grade?oh yea btw i liked that at the beginning with the pictures.

xx420warriorxx (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It's a nice gun no doubt about that, but how reliable is it? Like lets say you get mud or dirtor whatever in the breach or even down the barrel will it still be able to fire, or would you have to stop and clean it?

ITherealMarcomanI (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Damn, I want it. ^^ I have a demilitarized (spanish) Mauser 98/Spanish M43 with extended mags from 1954 as deko, but the Garand is much more interesting. ^^

MSgtdodge1942 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This is my most favorite gun