By Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch. The most famous of all American battle rifles, the M1 Garand is described on a part-by-part basis, by serial number range and manufacturer. From the first of the gas trap rifles through the National Match and Navy 7.62 x 51 mm NATO M1s, this is the most complete book ever written on the M1 Garand.240 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", softbound.