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dahermit · September 6, 2013, 09:17 AM

M1 Garand, August 1962 Fort Knox KY. We were one of the last training companies A-11-3, Lt. Traponi commanding, (Sgt. Newton was our platoon leader), to be issued M1's. We noticed that most of the other Basic Training companies that marched past were carrying "new fangled", M14's.
My rifle's serial number was: 1603418...has anyone seen her?

September 6, 2013, 09:17 AM	#46
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	M1 Garand, August 1962 Fort Knox KY. We were one of the last training companies A-11-3, Lt. Traponi commanding, (Sgt. Newton was our platoon leader), to be issued M1's. We noticed that most of the other Basic Training companies that marched past were carrying "new fangled", M14's. My rifle's serial number was: 1603418...has anyone seen her?