15-174 Garand Picture of the Day

[Mark in Rochester]

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[browningautorifle]

Early rifle? Single slot gas cylinder lock screw? I'd love to have a look at the markings on that rifle...if only.

[rayg]

Is it me, but the shooter doesn't look to be looking through the peep sight. Looks like he's offset. His eye and the sight don't seem to be inline. Maybe it just looks that way but is in line. Ray

[Bob Womack]

Hasty sling.

Bob

[Charlie303]

Posed publicity photo? Possibly training early in the war? He's carrying the long M1905 bayonet in his pack. The soldier is in a textbook stance, look at the right arm, elbow out. I know that's the position the book says to adopt, but I've never actually seen anyone shoot like that. Looks quite uncomfortable. I'll have to try it next time I'm at the range!

[RCS]

That is a Model 1917 Enfield bayonet scabbard for the Model 1905 bayonet. These scabbards were used around the start of WW2, Billy Pyle has other photos of troops with the M1 using this scabbard

[Bob Seijas]

"Looks quite uncomfortable. I'll have to try it next time I'm at the range!"

It's actually very comfortable and improves shooting. Try this: shoulder the rifle with both hands, let go with your right hand and stick it straight out behind you, then swing it up over your head and down to the rifle. This will lock your elbow high in the air. You will like it

[browningautorifle]

I think his sling is just a bit too short for that picture and he didn't know until too late so he's hogged up a bit. But yes, that position is quite comfy.