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Old 10-19-16, 12:33 PM   #1568
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1926 John C Garand patents semi-automatic rifle.
In my opinion, the M1 Rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised.” –Lt. General George S. Patton Jr. in a letter to Maj. General L. H. Campbell on January 26, 1945 Close:Even the Japs tried to copy it in 7.7 mmhttp://www.range365.com/gun-week-m1-garand "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"
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