Breda M1 Garand...know anything about them

[AR-15 Gunman]

Hi
Does anyone know the origins/history of a Breda M1 Garand? Are they any good in terms of function? As for a general M1. Would these be considered a 2-4 moa gun?
Thanks

 

[Andronicus]

Hi
Does anyone know the origins/history of a Breda M1 Garand? Are they any good in terms of function? As for a general M1. Would these be considered a 2-4 moa gun?
Thanks

Is it even an M1? Isn't it a T2 Garand? The T2 Garand (Type 2) is 1/2" shorter than an M1. Mostly all the same parts, just a 1/2" shorter stock, barrel, and op rod.

I have heard the Breda Garands are great guns, just less collector value (being post war and all).

 

[just having some fun]

Hi
Does anyone know the origins/history of a Breda M1 Garand? Are they any good in terms of function? As for a general M1. Would these be considered a 2-4 moa gun?
Thanks

Are they any good ....yes

Would these be considered a 2-4 moa gun? ..... no may be 3-6 moa ...... its Iron Sights ...... Dinner Plate / boiler room ..YES at 100 ... some times better than dinner plate

..... it depends on Barrel / stock fit and how the parts work together.......... and the shooter

 

[Andronicus]

Are they any good ....yes

Would these be considered a 2-4 moa gun? ..... no may be 3-6 moa ...... its Iron Sights ...... Dinner Plate / boiler room ..YES at 100 ... some times better than dinner plate

..... it depends on Barrel / stock fit and how the parts work together.......... and the shooter

Also, if you replace the sights with "National Match" sights, it will improve your potential accuracy. Someone makes a red dot that mounts in place of the rear sight.

 

[purple]

Breda and Beretta produced M1 Garands in the mid 1950s. We see a lot of them that are Danish surplus. The Italian Garands were made to a high quality point. All parts are interchangeable with US GI parts. Assuming a sound barrel and everything else set up per spec, they will predictably shoot 2 MOA with quality ammo.

 

[BattleRife]

Assuming a sound barrel and everything else set up per spec, they will predictably shoot 2 MOA with quality ammo.

Studies by the US military found that Garand rifles are typically 4 MOA guns in rack-grade condition. This is due to design, so it should apply to the Italian made guns as much as it did the US ones.


Promising 2 MOA is unrealistic unless the rifle has been given the USMTU National Match rebuild.

 

[FlightRN]

Hi
Does anyone know the origins/history of a Breda M1 Garand? Are they any good in terms of function? As for a general M1. Would these be considered a 2-4 moa gun?
Thanks

Good Day,
If you want to understand the origins of the Italian M1 Garand, both Beretta and Breda, I strongly suggest finding, Il garand in Italia 1951-1996 by Ruggero Pettinelli. It's a comprehensive book for collectors and those wanting to understand the developmental history of the Italian M1 and sub variations including the TIPO1 and 2 rifles and accessories. Mr Pettinelli is the author that other author's such as Canfield go to on the subject of Italian M1's.
This hardcover book is full of both color, some B/W detailed photograph and original manufacture drawings. While the narrative is in Italian, modern translating programs are a great help. Its 143 pages provide insight into the various designs (including the M1D's), ammunition, accessories, and more. The book can be difficult (and expensive) to find but its by far the best book out there.
Regards,
Mike