Production History: DESIGNER John C. Garand DESIGNED 1928 PRODUCED 1934—1957 NO. BUILT 5,468,772 Specifications: WEIGHT 9.5 lb (4.31 kg) to 11.6 lb (5.3 kg) LENGTH 43.5 in (1,100 mm) BARREL LENGTH 24 in (609.6 mm) CARTRIDGE .30-06 Springfield(7.62×63mm);7.62×51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) Continue reading M1 Garand