The Garand

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:action gas-operated
gptkbp:barrel_length 24 in
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:.30-06_Springfield
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:design_feature gptkb:metal
gptkb:Flash
adjustable rear sight
bayonet lug
sling swivels
ejector system
pistol grip
recoil pad
sling attachment points
cleaning rod storage
trigger mechanism
front sight post
trigger pull weight
gas cylinder
sight adjustments
safety lever location
rear sight aperture
barrel crown
barrel rifling
op rod system
receiver construction
stock bedding
stock design for comfort
stock finish
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:John_Garand
gptkbp:feed_system clip-fed
gptkbp:firing_mechanism semi-automatic
gptkbp:historical_context adopted before World War II
gptkbp:historical_significance first standard-issue semi-automatic rifle
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Garand
gptkbp:influenced modern military rifles
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:M1903_Springfield
gptkbp:is_popular_in featured in films and video games
gptkbp:length 43.6 in
gptkbp:magazine_capacity en bloc clip
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular cleaning
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Springfield_Armory
gptkbp:material gptkb:wood
gptkbp:muzzle_velocity 2,800 ft/s
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:M1_Garand
gptkbp:notable_features 8-round clip
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:produces over 5 million
gptkbp:production_years 1936-1957
gptkbp:range 500 yards
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 40-50 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil operated
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:M14_rifle
gptkbp:safety manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M14_rifle
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:user_feedback criticized for weight
praised for accuracy
gptkbp:weight 9.5 lbs
gptkbp:year_established 1936
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:M1_Garand
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5