^^ Ok, it has one evil feature.. unless you change out the gas cylinder to one that has had the lug ground off. Then it has none.
I've shot these for about 4 decades... I know exactly what they are...
You might want to re-check the *correct* and *accepted* definitions of:
"Service Rifle"
"Battle Rifle"
"Assault Rifle"
BTW.... so as to not appear foolish in the future.
The bottom line is that the Garand is not something currently targeted even by New York.
Clips.. five shot ones are around, so scrounge them up.
Willie
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