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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:action
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gas-operated
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gptkbp:availability
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surplus rifles available
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gptkbp:barrel_length
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24 inches
24 in
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gptkbp:caliber
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gptkb:.30-06_Springfield
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gptkbp:championship
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gptkb:Yes
yes
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gptkbp:collectibility
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high among collectors
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gptkbp:country_of_origin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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featured in films and media
iconic status in American military history
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gptkbp:current_status
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still used by some military honor guards
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gptkbp:design_features
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en-bloc clip system
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:John_Garand
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gptkbp:discontinued
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gptkb:1957
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gptkbp:field
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easy to disassemble for cleaning
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gptkbp:firing_mechanism
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semi-automatic
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gptkbp:fuselage_material
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gptkb:steel
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gptkbp:historical_achievement
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recognized as a significant military firearm.
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gptkbp:historical_context
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developed during the interwar period
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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significantly improved infantry firepower
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first standard-issue semi-automatic rifle
standard service rifle for U. S. forces during WWII
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gptkbp:historical_use
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used by U. S. forces in various conflicts
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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M1 Garand
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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World War I experiences
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gptkbp:is_adopted_by
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gptkb:United_States_Army
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gptkbp:is_countered_by
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gptkb:NATO_forces
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gptkbp:is_popular_among
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collectors and reenactors
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gptkbp:legacy
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still used by some military and civilian marksmen
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gptkbp:length
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43.6 inches
43.6 in
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gptkbp:magazine_capacity
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8 rounds
internal magazine
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gptkbp:maintenance
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requires regular maintenance for optimal performance
requires regular cleaning and lubrication
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Springfield_Armory
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:wood
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gptkbp:military_technology
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available as a collectible
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gptkbp:modifications
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various aftermarket parts available
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gptkbp:muzzle_velocity
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2,800 ft/s
2,800 feet per second
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Garand
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" The greatest battle implement ever devised" -General George S. Patton
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:General_George_S._Patton
gptkb:South_Korean_Army
gptkb:Australian_Army
gptkb:Canadian_Army
gptkb:New_Zealand_Army
gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
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gptkbp:performance
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high accuracy for its time
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gptkbp:post_war_career
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obsolete
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gptkbp:produced_by
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gptkb:Springfield_Armory
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gptkbp:produces
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over 5 million
over 6 million
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gptkbp:production_years
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gptkb:1932
gptkb:1957
1936-1957
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gptkbp:range
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500 yards
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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40-50 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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moderate
direct impingement
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gptkbp:reliability
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known for reliability in combat
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:M14_rifle
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gptkbp:safety
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manual safety
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gptkbp:sights
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iron sights
open sights
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:M14_rifle
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gptkbp:training
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used in marksmanship training programs
used in marksmanship training
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Army
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:variant
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M1 C, M1 D
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gptkbp:weight
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9.5 lbs
9.5 pounds
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gptkbp:year_established
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1936
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:50th_Infantry_Division
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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