For those who served in America’s Armed Forces during World War II and the Korean War, the M1 was much more than a rifle…it was a trusted companion and best friend

For those who served in America’s Armed Forces during World War II and the Korean War, the M1 was much more than a rifle…it was a trusted companion and best friend. Introduced shortly before World War II, the M1 Garand was the first semi-automatic rifle to be utilized by a major military power and was the standard issue military rifle for the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War.

The M1 Garand was designed for long-range accuracy and could be fired with a much greater rapidity and less recoil than previous military rifles. In battle, it truly earned its reputation as the “GI’s Best Friend.” With an effective range of approximately 450 yards, the M1 Garand afforded American soldiers a decided advantage over their foes on the battlefield. Perhaps the most ringing endorsement of the weapon from World War II was attributed to General GeorgeS.PattonJr., “In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised.”

A Historic First
For more than 200 years the United States Military Academy™ has trained America’s “best and brightest” for leadership and service to our nation. Now, America Remembers is proud to issue our first-ever working M1 Garand rifle with authorization from the Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy™ , and demand is expected to be high. The West Point® Tribute M1 Garand rifle features handsome artwork honoring the storied heritage of West Point® and the M1 Garand.

The Springfield Armory® is producing a limited number of the M1 Garand rifles with all-new receivers, barrels and stocks, with all the remaining parts U.S.G.I. Mil-spec. Craftsmen commissioned specifically for this project by America Remembers decorate each working M1 Garand rifle in lustrous 24-karat gold, magnificently capturing the details of the exceptional artwork created for this historic Tribute.

Only 300 Available
Only 300 West Point® Tribute M1 Garand Rifles will ever be issued in this exclusive limited edition. America Remembers will arrange delivery of your working Tribute through a licensed firearms dealer of your choice. If for any reason you are less than fully satisfied with your Tribute, you may return it in original unfired condition within 30 days for a full and courteous refund.

This historic issue from America Remembers is a superb work of craftsmanship which will perfectly complement any firearms collection and will be a permanent remembrance to all the soldiers who have faithfully served America, upholding the proud West Point® tradition of “Duty, Honor, Country.”

The M1’s walnut stocks are highly polished and adorned with laser-carved artwork featuring familiar West Point® icons – the United States Military Academy™ Coat of Arms, and BattleMonument.

On the M1’s bottom trigger housing, flowing scrollwork surrounds the official seal of the Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy™ .

The right side of the receiver features elegant scrollwork framing a banner which reads “Duty, Honor, Country,” the time-honored West Point® motto. The United States Military Academy™ Coat of Arms is also featured, along with the legendary endorsement about the M1 rifle by General GeorgeS.Patton, Jr. – “The Greatest Battle Implement Ever Devised.”

West Point Tribute M1 Garand Rifle

Both sides of the receiver are blued and decorated in elegant 24-karat gold. The left side features a familiar image of General GeorgeS.Patton, Jr., a legendary World War II military leader and West Point® graduate. Also featured is an illustration of proud cadets marching on The Plain. In addition, each rifle’s front right, trigger, lower barrel band and handgun clip are polished and decorated in lustrous 24-karat gold.

The Tribute is under license from The Association of Graduates of the United StatesMilitaryAcademy. Officially licensed by Collegiate Licensing Company, Inc.®, 2005.