M1 Garand breaks down during test. This file is dated 10/19/31.

Ordnance states that the M1 Garand is made standard even though NOT ONE production M1 has been built!!!

Winchester is working very slowly in getting the M1 Garand contract going. Ordnance wants it sped up.

File dated 1925 showing the Thompson and Garand Rifles.

Another 1925 photo of the breakdown of the Garand.

M1 Garand setup with the M7.

Test looking for gas leakage on the M1 Garand.

A little info on where at least one M1 Garand went. 

A 1942 file telling of problems with firing pins and op-rods.

A 1942 report of costs on "New Manufacturing Plant Facilities."

An "analysis of cost for production of  70,770 M1 Rifles."

Another file dealing with production at Springfield Armory.

Part B

A report on  the "New Improved Value Screw Assembly" for the M1 Garand.

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Part 4

Photo of Guide Lug Hardening. 

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