Features Full size replica of the trusted M1 Garand battle rifle w/ beautifully stained real wood furniture Metal receiver and barrel assembly Adjustable rear sight Front and rear sling rings; Stacking swivel Version 7 gearbox Functioning trigger guard safety Drop free magazine feeds from the bottom of the rifle; Low profile magazine release on the left side of the receiver maintains traditional M1 styling The first standard issue semi-automatic rifle issued to the US Armed Forces, the M1 Garand was referred to as "the greatest battle implement ever devised" by General George S. Patton. Replacing the venerable Springfield M1903 in 1936, the M1 Garand quickly displayed its huge advantage on the battlefield. During World War II, the M1 Garand saw extensive use and gave US forces a major advantage in firefights against Axis soldiers who were usually issued slower bolt-action rifles. The M1 Garand remained in service throughout the Korean War and even had limited deployment in the early years of the Vietnam War. The rifle still continues to be used even in the modern day by drill teams and military honor guards as well as in the civilian market long after it was retired from active service.A&K has faithfully reproduced the venerable M1 Garand in an AEG that everyone can afford. Striving to offer the most realism and reliability for your dollar, the A&K M1 Garand features a stained wood stock and a metal alloy receiver and barrel assembly giving this M1 a realistic look and feel that will have you believing you are pushing through the hedgerows in the south of France. Internally the A&K M1 Garand is powered by a version 7 gearbox allowing a level of customization and upgradeability not found in other M1 AEG replicas on the market. While all the major features of a good M1 Garand replica are there, A&K did not skimp on the details including a period correct safety, bayonet lug, sling rings stacking swivel and an authentic sight picture. Whether you are a WWII re-enactor or an gel blaster player looking to field a unique rifle, the A&K M1 Garand delivers on looks, performance, realism and usability that puts it at the front of the pack. Manufacturer: A&K Specifications: Length: 1120mmWeight: 8.25lbsInner Barrel: ~445mmMagazine Capacity: 20 round A&K M1 Garand magazinesGearbox: Ver 7br>Motor: Short TypeFire Modes: Semi-Auto, SafetyPackage Includes: Gun, Magazine,