Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Soldier holding the U.S. Army's new Garand rifle, called the “deadliest and most efficient rifle in the world.” The Garand rifle went on display in Los Angeles as part of National Defense week. The rifle, which fires 54 rounds per minute compared to its predecessor’s 10 rounds per minute, is named after its inventor, John C. Garand. Text from original nitrate sleeve: US - Army - new Gerand [sic] rifles Handwritten annotation from nitrate negative: US Army New Gerand Rifle
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b&w nitrate negative
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Rifles Events Garand rifle Military personnel--American--California--Los Angeles War Exhibitions--California--Los Angeles United States. Army
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