The first two M1 Garands have been built. Note the date.

The first shipment of M1 Garands leaves Springfield Armory. Notice number of clips.

Another report dated Sept. 3, 1937, shows us that a total of 70 M1 Garands have been built and shipped.

A file of some interest dated Feb. 18, 1938. It shows us how many M1 Garands have been built to date. It also shows us parts on hand for future production.

This file shows us a complete breakdown of what is being done to the M1's while in production. It also states that as of Feb. 17, 1938, a total of 1590 M1 Garands have been built.

And you all talk about gauges!

A file dealing with the Johnson Rifle and how it compares with the M1 Garand.

A return letter from Major Drewry about the Johnson Rifle. Part A

Part B of the above letter.

Ordnance sending a Postal Telegraph about orders for the M1 Garand until Springfield Armory can use F.Y. 1940 funds to keep up production on the M1 Garand.

Another file dated Sept. 28, 1938 shows us how important getting that order for 5000 M1 Garands is. Without it the work force at Springfield Armory could be set back.

Here is a file showing funding for the M1 Garand starting with the first 80 tool room models. And you think your paperwork is goofy.

Photo showing two soldiers in the field. The soldier on the left has a Model 1903. The soldier on the right has an M1 Garand.

M1 Garand with grenade launcher.

First of two files showing M1 Garand re-build drawings.

Second of the re-building files.

Japan's copy of the M1 Garand in Caliber 7.7

Clicking on the address below will take you to my other M1 Garand site. That site has different files on the M1 Garand.

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