Garand was very interested in accuracy, and he appreciated good sights and a good a trigger—both hallmarks of his service rifle. This gun possessed both. Walt joked it’s condition is “NRA ...

While heavier, this is still short of the World War II–era M1 Garand rifle, which weighed 11.2 pounds. The M4 still has its critics, including a retired major general, who have derided this ...