Event
Rival: The M1, Pedersen & the Johnson Rifle
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Springfield Armory NHSDates & Times
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
11:30 AM, 1:30 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Description
Did you know that the venerable M1 rifle designed by John Garand at Springfield Armory almost didn't exist? Three different contenders vied for the title of "standard service rifle of the U.S. Army", but only one emerged victorious. Join Steve Sanetti as he takes an in-depth look at these three rivals and the men behind each design.