Nearly 300 pages cover all of the manufacturers of components, parts, variations and markings. A crisp clean copy in glossy pictorial boards matching a jacket showing light shelf wear only. Nothing even approaching this level of detail has ever been published before. This is a well thought out and researched work on the garand and its variants, refreshing it its accuracy after disappointing reads of so many contemporary books.
Patton called it the greatest battle implement ever devised. Hatchers book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the rifle general george s. Many of the photos in this latest book have come from my personal collection and their use. Complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine by bruce n. Even accessories and accoutrements are given the same level of intense scrutiny. The book documents garands production and issue both in the u. The total story behind these guns, from their invention through wwii, korea, vietnam and beyond. An excellent reference and historical trace of the m1 garand. Its absolutely huge nearly 300 pages packed solid with the kind of useful, handson knowledge that readers have been demanding. The m1 garand rifle by canfield mowbray publishing. New a monumental achievement detailing all aspects of the m1 garand rifle. Documents garand s production and issue both in the u. If members click on the banner advertisement for bruces new book, located at the top of the main forum thread listing, youll be taken to a special order page where you will receive 12 off the regular shipping costs. This remarkable book, based upon a vast collection of previously unpublished research, compiled with the aid of garand experts from around the world, is the.
As an author, collector and historian of post civil war weaponry, is the definitive source for u. Nov 23, 20 bruce canfields new m1 garand book amazing. The worlds most popular and respected author on world war ii firearms presents his most complete examination of the m1 garand and the m1 carbine ever. Harrison garand book within the m1 garand accuracy forums, part of the rifle forum category. Jim thompsons books the complete m1 garand and the classic m1 garand seem pretty popular, as do a lot of scott duffs works. The m1 garand rifle by bruce canfield special offer for members. The book covers the complete story of the m1 garand service rifle as told by one of todayss foremost arms authors and researchers. The m1 garand rifle by bruce canfield new unissued 2d print with improved binding. Hatcher follows the evolution of the m1 garand from the first semiautomatic hunting rifles to the devastating u. The book documents garand s production and issue both in the u. I think that the printingbinding leave something to be desired in such a great,and heavy book. Complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine.
Covers all of the manufacturers of components, parts, variations and markings. Nov 12, 20 hi, this is the most researched book ever on the m1 garand. Most of the books is descriptions of which parts were modified and why, yet for all that the book is skillfully written and a very interesting tome on these battle rifles. Through a special exclusive arrangement with mowbray publishing, weve setup a unique order page for members of milsurps.
Bestselling guide to the most important and ubiquitous american arms of wwii and korea. Complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine canfield, bruce n. I had to wait until late last night to take my first look at it. Bruce canfields complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1.
A collectors guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine by canfield, bruce and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Canfield hardcover 297 pages october 1, andrew mowbray inc. Canfield explains even the most complex aspects of garand collecting with a clear and easytounderstand style. Hi, this is the most researched book ever on the m1 garand.
I was in nashville all week, and my wife told me that my copy of bruce canfields new book, the m1 garand rifle arrived on monday, just after i left. This is an important first step when servicing your rifle. Bruce is an internationally recognized historian and long time collector of u. Buy a cheap copy of the m1 garand rifle book by bruce n. See more ideas about m1 garand, battle rifle, rifle.
Canfield and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I have been procrastinating the addition of a good book on the m1 garand rifle into my own library, reading the various published material off of. Buy bruce canfield s complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine by bruce n. A very thorough book, well researched and clearly presented text material. Military weapons and has written twelve books on u. Your new m1 garand may have come packed in either cosmoline, grease or both. Incredibly well done 4 12 years in the making by the well known and highly regarded author bruce canfield. This is the new m1 garand book for all serious m1 garand collectors. From the hills of normandy to the islands of the pacific, u. The book is divided into 15 sections of photos of the parts of the various makers. The m1 garand rifle by bruce n canfield brownells product.
Complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine by canfield. If you have an interest in the history of firearms or the m1 garand this is the new bible. This article was originally published in the january 1994 issue of american rifleman. Jan 02, 2014 i have been procrastinating the addition of a good book on the m1 garand rifle into my own library, reading the various published material off of friends shelves. Owners guide by scott duff the m1 garand complete assembly guide by walt kuleck parts and production history the m1 garand. Author of bruce canfield s complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine, the m1 garand rifle, and u. Buy bruce canfield s complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine 2nd improved ed. Many of the photos in this latest book have come from my personal collection and their use much appreciated. Bruce canfield complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1. This is an interesting book which as the title suggests is a photo essay of the component parts of the m1 rifle.
The m1 garand rifle by canfield, bruce n andrew mowbray publishers. Detailed photos show specific features that separate rarities from fakes and rebuilds. Most of the rifles in this list are nm rifles returned from gun clubs, some are listed as nm rifles shipped from sa to the army amu. The title of this book is the m1 garand rifle and it was written by bruce n. Canfield knows his stuff and combines a ton of information from numerous sources in one book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I like all the books i have and like todd said, it depends on what you want out of the book. Bruce canfield also seems to be a popular name, and osprey publishing just released a book about m1s. A unique book for the us military collector and the m1 garand. Patton called the greatest battle implement ever devised. In his new book on the m1 rifle bruce canfield shows, as table 7 page 840 845, a list of m1 nm rifle serial numbers, courtesy of frank mallory srs. The whole story behind these guns, from their invention through wwii, korea, vietnam and beyond. Jean le baptiste cantius garand was a frenchcanadian born near st.