Video: Rifle Marksmanship with M1 Rifle Part 1 & 2

[LTR308]

Here are a couple of public domain army reel films that illustrate training with the M1 rifle. A lot of practical information. There are 2 films. You can download both files here:

http://www.archive.org/details/Rifle_Marksmanship_with_M1_Rifle_Part_1

If you find any other public domain films of the same type, post'em up!

 

[francisco]

Thanks for posting this. Very interesting.

 

[Short Knife Johnson]

I've always found those old military training and propaganda films interesting. That reminds me... I forgot to buy War Bonds!

 

[Satain]

Thanx!
Nice find!

 

[alexD92]

Interesting stuff for sure. Looks like things don't change that much over time.

 

[SwifTst]

Awsome, very informative (especially for a guy who just got his PAL) I got myself a no4 mk1. Havn't even shot it yet. However I have been practicing fireing positions and whatnot. The way that they teach to fire from a standing position in these vids is excellent; I used to keep my elbow low and almost tight to my chest which I found to be very uncomfortable, and unstable., Now after learning the "M1 way" so to speak, I can keep the sights on target without moving and very comfortable. I managed to hold the sight picture on a small target in my ap for about ten mins without moving. Not bad for a 160 lbs guy