We examine "M1 Garand winter triggers" - improvised alterations meant to make the rifle fire more readily in cold conditions. Through archival accounts and expert analysis, we explain conceptually why ...

Created for freezing battlefields, the M1 Garand’s winter trigger was an ingenious solution for gloved hands—but it came with serious risks. This fold-down extension allowed soldiers to fire without ...

With nearly 20 years of active infantry service and accredited by General George S. Patton as “the greatest battle implement ever devised,” the M1 Garand is one of the most notable service rifles in ...