{"product_id":"fm-23-5-us-rifle-caliber-30-m1-9780934523097","title":"FM 23-5: U.S, Rifle - Caliber .30 M1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKNOW YOUR RIFLE!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeneral George S. Patton described the M1 Garand rifle as \"The greatest battle implement ever devised.\" He was right, of course. Owning a Garand is to own a piece of our history. This rifle played a considerable role in our European and Asian victories in WW II.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis essential Garand book is perfect for someone who has always wanted an M1. Or, for that matter, shooters who already do.\u003cp\u003eIf you own a Garand or are interested in what makes it tick, this essential guide will suit you well. A REPRINT of Department of the Army, Field Manual 23-5 instructs and trains shooters in the mechanical operation of the M1 Garand battle rifle: Its words and pictures guide the reader through every procedure required to properly disassemble piece by piece, inspect, lubricate, and then reassemble the weapons. Photographs and illustrations support the detailed textual information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoverage includes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed overview of the Garand and its general characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcedures for disassembly and assembly (field stripping).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to clear the rifle to make sure no rounds are in the chamber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisassembly into the Garand's three main groups: Trigger housing, barrel and receiver, and stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisassembly of the barrel and receiver group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-Assembly of the barrel and receiver group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-Assembly of the three main groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to test for correct assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods for loading the rifle: Either single rounds, full or partially filled clips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to unload the rifle: Single rounds in the chamber or filled or partially filled clips in the mag well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to load single rounds into an en-bloc clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead a detailed explanation of how the rifle functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead a discussion of stoppages and immediate corrective action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA description of the ammunition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the proper care and cleaning of both the weapon and its ammunition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis great book on Garands boasts a wealth of knowledge on the shooting and caring for the M1. Printed in large format (8.5 X 11) for better image clarity, it is a must-have for any military firearms collection. Click on the BUY NOW button and learn all about it.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Middle Coast Publishing, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50514701615378,"sku":"9780934523097","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d9d3b893-f7a7-4356-a87d-7abc2efe9769.jpg?v=1730990933","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/fm-23-5-us-rifle-caliber-30-m1-9780934523097","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}