Hatcher's Book of the Garand
by Julian S. Hatcher


Complete Illustrated Authentic

Here is more fact-filled, fascinating information about the famous Ml of the Armed Forces than has ever been published before, lavishly illustrated with rare historical and sparkling technical photos, and written by a man eminently competent to do it.

The target, field or combat shooter and gunsmith will find here all the facts he wants to know about the Garand: how it works-how to fire it-where it stands as a match rifle--what metals are used in it-how to strip and assemble it-what malfunctions and stoppages to expect and how to cure them-the full story of the sights (including the very newest)-and the ballistics of the Ml and its cartridges. Julian Hatcher's easy, clear writing and twenty years background with the various Garands and other semiautomatic rifles makes the text simple and accurate. The pictures clarify every detail.

The historian, collector and shooter will find that the historical section of the book will settle, and create, enough arguments to satisfy anyone. Julian Hatcher worked with Garand from the start, attended many of the tests on the various Garands, Pedersens, Bangs, Whites, Colts and other semi-autos that flashed into prominence between World Wars I and II. His history includes the development and analysis of every American semiauto manufactured. His inside stories range from the famous 'Seventh Round Stoppage" through the "Pig Board" tests and the Johnson-Garand controversy to how the Garand worked in combat, and what it will do on the target range. Historically, this work is based on first-hand sources and first-hand knowledge. The facts are accurate.Whatever kind of shooter, gunsmith, arms historian, collector or just plain gun nut you are-this book will give you all the answers.

Hatcher's Book of the Garand lists for $26.95, but Rutgers Book Center sells it for only $24.35!!