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 M1D Garand Sniper is an improved sniper variant of the M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle, adopted as 'substitute standard' by the U.S. Army in September 1944. The M1D addressed the M1C's primary limitation by using a simpler Springfield Armory single-ring scope mount attached to the barrel rather than requiring drilling and tapping of the hardened receiver. This barrel-mounted system used a special M1D barrel with an integral mounting block, making conversion of standard M1 rifles far quicker a...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: John C. Garand / Springfield Armory