20 July 2022 Garand Picture of the Day

**Mark in Rochester** · 07-15-2022 12:03 PM

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WASHINGTON (Aug. 17, 2016) An M1 Garand rifle used by U.S. Marine Corps Raiders during the World War II attack on Japanese military forces on Makin Island is at Naval History and Heritage Command's (NHHC) Underwater Archaeology Branch. Due to the rifle's significant surface concretions, corrosion, and other physical damage, NHHC Underwater Archaeology Branch is performing an assessment of the artifact's stability.

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**eb in oregon** · 07-15-2022 09:52 PM

I think if they put in a block of clear epoxy resin it's further deterioration would cease. No air, not a further problem.

**Flying10uk** · 07-16-2022 07:54 PM

The metal parts may be in much better condition than they currently look.

**jond41403** · 07-16-2022 11:59 PM

Pretty neat you can still see the oiler I believe it is, in it's storage compartment in the butt stock. I bet the damage in that area was either caused by a bullet or shrapnel smashing the stock in that area. Probably didn't turn out well for the young man carrying it I would imagine.

**browningautorifle** · 07-17-2022 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by jond41403

you can still see the oiler I believe it is

Yes, the early Nickle oiler and pull through case. That's been noted on other descriptions of the rifle...

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