Definitions
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- noun Informal name for the M-1 semiautomatic rifle.
- proper noun A North American
surname derived from FrenchGarand .
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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The ONLY problem with a M-1 Garand is the price they want for one these days which is only in poor to fair condition.
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The Garand was a perfect dinosaur—a highly developed and successful weapon of a type that was soon to die.
The Gun C. J. Chivers 2010
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After all, it would do nothing but harm their sales of their own M1 Garand, which is overpriced to start with.
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Issued in 1936, the Garand was so successful in combat during the Second World War (the Garand was the only semi-automatic service rifle to see near universal service with any army during the war) that General George S. Patton declared it "the greatest implement of battle ever devised."
Kit Up 2009
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Issued in 1936, the Garand was so successful in combat during the Second World War (the Garand was the only semi-automatic service rifle to see near universal service with any army during the war) that General George S. Patton declared it "the greatest implement of battle ever devised."
Kit Up 2009
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Issued in 1936, the Garand was so successful in combat during the Second World War (the Garand was the only semi-automatic service rifle to see near universal service with any army during the war) that General George S. Patton declared it "the greatest implement of battle ever devised."
Kit Up 2009
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People downthread think it's chasaway's "Garand". (snicker)
Latest Articles 2009
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The old Garand still holds nicely, because it is heavy, but not really ungainly or awkward.
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I am told they are much better now, but I still only trust an M-1 Garand and 30/06 round to get the job done right!
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The old Garand still holds nicely, because it is heavy, but not really ungainly or awkward.
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