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Complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine canfield, bruce n. Buy a cheap copy of the m1 garand rifle book by bruce n. The book documents garand s production and issue both in the u. The m1 garand rifle by canfield, bruce n andrew mowbray publishers. Nearly 300 pages cover all of the manufacturers of components, parts, variations and markings. Patton called the greatest battle implement ever devised. I was in nashville all week, and my wife told me that my copy of bruce canfields new book, the m1 garand rifle arrived on monday, just after i left. The m1 garand rifle by bruce canfield special offer for members. The m1 garand rifle by canfield mowbray publishing. Detailed photos show specific features that separate rarities from fakes and rebuilds. I like all the books i have and like todd said, it depends on what you want out of the book. I had to wait until late last night to take my first look at it.
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