GARAND MARK-1S

semiautomatic rifles (those which automatically eject and reload bullets but require a trigger pull for each bullet fired) invented by John Garand (1888 - 1974). This rifle, M-1, was adopted in 1936 as the official US Army rifle. —SHSBC Binder 4 Approved Glossary

semiautomatic rifles (those which automatically eject and reload bullets but require a trigger pull for each bullet fired) invented by John Garand (1888 - 1974). This rifle, M-1, was adopted in 1936 as the official US Army rifle.semiautomatic rifles (those which automatically eject and reload bullets but require a trigger pull for each bullet fired) invented by John Garand (1888 - 1974). This rifle, M-1, was adopted in 1936 as the official US Army rifle. Rudiments, Valences Approved April 1991