22 June 2025 Garand Picture of the Day

[Mark in Rochester]

[browningautorifle]

I'm guessing the 40mm gunners don't ride there, just taking post during a halt? Those open wheels would throw lots of crap up. Can't quite see what the next gun along is doing.

[fboyj]

That M1 looks small in his hands

[Sapper740]

Almost looks like a BFA on the Garand.

[browningautorifle]

a BFA on the Garand

I'm thinking he has something wrapped around the muzzle to keep crap out. Remember there was a canvas cover that snapped on and strapped on.

[Mark in Rochester]

Almost looks like a BFA on the Garand.

[browningautorifle]

Think so? That was my first thought but it looks a bot mis-shaped. Could be crunched on though, it was a common practice.