Oct 26, 2020 · Only one example of the M1E5 was fabricated for testing, and the gun resides today in the Springfield Armory National Historic Site Museum.

One example was made in the spring of 1944, using an underfolding stock designed by Garand (for which he received a patent in 1949). It was 5" shorts and 1.2 pounds lighter than a standard M1,...

Dec 17, 2025 · It was 5″ shorts and 1.2 pounds lighter than a standard M1, but exhibited excessive blast and concussion. The initial design used the folding stock with a traditional grip, and this was found …

The M1E5 had a barrel shortened to 18 inches, from the standard 24 inches, and an ingenious folding pantograph-style stock which attached via a rear metal cap. The weapon’s overall length with the …

Further development of the M1E5 was suspended as other projects at Springfield, such as the selective-fire T20 series, were deemed to have a higher priority. Only one example of the M1E5 was fabricated …

Jun 16, 2021 · Manufactured at Springfield Armory, Springfield, Ma. on July, 31, 1931, this hand made, gas-operated, semi-automatic experimental rifle by John Garand was the prototype .30” caliber rifle …

Feb 5, 2022 · Soldiers complained that the muzzle blast and flash at night and the high recoil made it completely unsuitable. Because fuck your fingers if that stock doesn't latch properly. Kills to the front, …

During WWII two separate prototypes were developed for paratroop use. The first was the M1E5. The M1E5 had a short barrel and a folding metal stock. It was developed and tested in the Summer of …

Dec 17, 2025 · One example was made in the spring of 1944, using an underfolding stock designed by Garand (for which he received a patent in 1949). It was 5″ shorts and 1.2 pounds lighter than a …

Using information from Wikipedia and generally accepted military history, the video explains why the M1E5 was created, how it was tested, and what role it played in the long development process...