Springfield Armory · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1944
| Weight (empty) | 4760 g (167.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1103 mm (43.43") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 853 m/s (2799 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3527 J (2601 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
The M1C Garand Sniper is the first official sniper variant of the iconic M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle, adopted by the U.S. Army in June 1944 as a standard sniper rifle to supplement the bolt-action M1903A4. The M1C featured a Griffin & Howe side-mounted scope base that was drilled and tapped into the hardened receiver, accommodating the M73, M81, M82, or M84 telescopic sights. Selected from standard M1 production rifles for superior accuracy, the M1C gave American snipers a significant advanta...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: John C. Garand / Springfield Armory