M1 Garand GI Joe Replica Rifle, WWII USA 1941

Non-firing collector's replica of the Denix M1 Garand rifle, made of metal and wood with a simulated gas-operated semi-automatic action and removable 8-round en bloc clip. This inert display model cannot be fired and cannot chamber or discharge any ammunition.

The original M1 Garand, designed by John C. Garand in 1928, was adopted by the U.S. military in 1936 and became the standard-issue rifle for American forces throughout World War II, the Korean War, and into the Vietnam War. As the first widely issued semi-automatic military rifle, it gave U.S. infantry a significant firepower advantage over adversaries using bolt-action rifles. General George S. Patton famously called it "the greatest battle implement ever devised." This reproduction captures the iconic lines and mechanical detailing of the "GI Joe Rifle" for collectors, historical displays, reenactment, film, and themed décor.

Product Details:

• Type: Non-firing Denix M1 Garand replica
• Materials: Die-cast metal and wood
• Design: WWII-era U.S. M1 Garand
• Features: Simulated gas action and removable en bloc clip
• Historical Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
• Historical Capacity: 8 rounds
• Weight: 9.5 lb (4.31 kg)
• Length: 43.6 in (1,107 mm)
• Barrel: 24 in (610 mm)
• Sights: Adjustable rear aperture and protected front sight
• Historical Range: 600 yards (550 m)
• Service: WWII and Korean War
• Brand: Denix
• SKU: 3/1105