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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:accessories
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web sling
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gptkbp:action
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gas-operated, semi-automatic
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gptkbp:barrel_length
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24 inches
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gptkbp:barrel_type
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gptkb:steel
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gptkbp:caliber
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gptkb:.30-06_Springfield
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gptkbp:championship
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yes
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gptkbp:collectibility
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highly collectible among firearm enthusiasts
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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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iconic status in American military history
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gptkbp:current_status
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gptkb:collectibles
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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:field
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yes
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gptkbp:firing_mechanism
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gas-operated
semi-automatic
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Used in major conflicts of the 20th century
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gptkbp:historical_figures
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gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:General_George_S._Patton
gptkb:General_Omar_Bradley
gptkb:General_Curtis_Le_May
gptkb:General_Douglas_Mac_Arthur
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gptkbp:historical_role
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primary infantry weapon
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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standard service rifle of the U. S. military during World War II and the Korean War
First standard-issue semi-automatic rifle
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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M1 Garand rifle
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced design of future military rifles
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gptkbp:length
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43.6 inches
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gptkbp:magazine_capacity
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8 rounds
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gptkbp:maintenance
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requires regular cleaning and lubrication
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Springfield_Armory
gptkb:Winchester
gptkb:Ithaca_Gun_Company
H& R
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:wood
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gptkbp:media
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featured in films and video games
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gptkbp:military_technology
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gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
yes
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gptkbp:modifications
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can be modified for competition shooting
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gptkbp:muzzle_velocity
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2,800 feet per second
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Garand
gptkb:The_M1
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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:South_Korean_Army
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:France
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkb:Australian_Army
gptkb:Canadian_Army
gptkb:New_Zealand_Army
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gptkbp:produces
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over 6 million
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gptkbp:production_years
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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
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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:service_frequency
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1936-1957
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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:trigger_type
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single-stage
single-stage trigger
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gptkbp:type
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service rifle
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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:weight
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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:The_8th_Infantry_Division
gptkb:1st_Provisional_Marine_Brigade
gptkb:U._S._47th_Infantry_Division
gptkb:U._S._99th_Infantry_Division
gptkb:American_9th_Army
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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