Posted this last week over in the SASS Wire Saloon where some folks were doing a couple fun postal matches, one with M1 Garand and one with M1 Carbine. Again I know it's beyond our time frame but it's military long arms.
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Well I was not able to participate in the shooting Fun Match for either the Garand or the M1 Carbine
However I would like to share some photos of my U.S. Military Long Arms - Auto Loading
US Military Auto Loading
08/30/2015
World War 2 and Korean War
• Springfield M1 Garand, made 1945 re-barreled 1951, .30-06
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• Johnson Auto, made 1941, .30-06
• Inland M1 Carbine, made 1943, .30 carbine, 20 round magazine
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• Thompson model 1928 A1, (dummy receiver), .45 acp
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• Inland M1 Carbine, made 1943, .30 carbine, upgraded sights, bayonet lug, 30 round magazine
Vietnam War (pre-black rifles)
• Springfield M1 Garand, made 1942 re-barreled 1965, .308/7.62, HR Modified for Navy contract
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• Springfield M1A (semi-auto M14), made 1980, .308/7.62