My grandfather and the M1

[kiver]

It has been a long week for me and my family. My grandmother recently passed and we have been going through the home. I came across many old pictures and some history I never knew of. Apparently my grandfather was working at the Springfield Armory and came up with a more efficient way of manufacturing the M1 carbine. For the longest time I have been in the market for a M1. I was first thinking a Garand but now I am going to do a bit more research and see if I can get one of his Carbines.

I found this to be pretty cool and wanted to share it with everyone




Here is his reward

 

[01SVTvert]

Nice memento. You need a SA carbine now!


and forgive me, sorry for your loss.

 

[theGringo]

Pretty cool, kiv!

 

[Navy Moose]

My condolences on your loss.

 

[DukeNukem]

Sorry about your Grandfater Sir.

 

[hbar26]

Sorry for your loss. That certificate looks like it pertains to the M1 "Garand" Rifle. Springfield Armory never produced the M1 Carbine.

 

[SineMetu82]

Springfield Armory didn't make a Carbine. That paperwork is surely for the Garand.

 

[kiver]

The garand is also referred to as a .30 cal rifle??? I just assumed it was the carbine as the garand is a 30-06. Thank you for this information

 

[dwarven1]

U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 refers to the Garand. Keep looking for a Springfield Garand. I'd offer to sell you mine, but I like it too much. Your grandpappy did good work!!

 

[SKS Ray]

Thats a neat find. You definitely need a Garand now.

 

[hminsky]

That's a special piece of history.

 

[USMA-82]

Excellent! File that one among your most treasured keepsakes - your Grandpa made an important contribution to our nation. Keep his memory alive in your children and grandchildren.

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[Palladin]

Kiver, great find! Awesome to know your grandfather made a difference in the war effort!

 

[kiver]

Sorry for your loss. That certificate looks like it pertains to the M1 "Garand" Rifle. Springfield Armory never produced the M1 Carbine.

Springfield Armory didn't make a Carbine. That paperwork is surely for the Garand.

U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 refers to the Garand. Keep looking for a Springfield Garand. I'd offer to sell you mine, but I like it too much. Your grandpappy did good work!!

Thanks for the quick info.......this is why I love this place

 

[Pilgrim]

The .30-06 refers to .30 caliber of 1906 when it was first made.

 

[Fixxah]

That is quite a momento. I would have a copy made and store the original in something safe from flames. Not that you will need such a device.