It was dependable and easy to maintain in the field. The M1 gave the Marine rifleman superior firepower against his Japanese opponent. It was not until after the end of the campaign for Gualdalcanal that sufficient M1s became available to equip all front line Marine units with this rifle. Throughout World War II the Army Ordnance Department was responsible for acquiring small arms for both the Army and Marine Corps. The Springfield was held in high regard because of its long range accuracy and reliable functioning under the harshest battlefield conditions. Marines resisted the M1 at first because they had used the Springfield rifle for almost 30 years. Its standard bayonet, was an M1905 Bayonet.
In November 1941, the Marine Corps classified the M1 as the standard service rifle. It is a valuable collector's item today along with the M1 Carbine. It is the most popular American rifle during World War II. 30-06 round and was the first semi-automatic rifle to be generally issued to the infantry of any nation.
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