Book of the garand hatcher

Because it is the original work on the m1 garand rifle illustrations are not as good as other books this subject. Hatcher captain hatcher during wwi, and major general hatcher by wwii was a presence. Mar 19, 2020 major general julian hatcher, author of this book, was the rare breed of expert that had both technical and practical experience in the matters he discusses. Hatchers book of the garand returns semi automatic. Garand 1, adopted as the service shoulder weapon of the. Hatchers book of the garand is not only a musthave for garand owners and collectors, its a musthave for anyone with an interest in learning the methods used by military forces to adopt a new weapon. It goes into great detail about the development of the m1 garand. General julian hatcher of firearms legend was present for parts of the development of the garand, and he chronicled the alsorans, their designs, their failures in two excellent volumes known as hatchers book of the garand and hatchers notebook available on amazon search links provided. I needed detailed instructions on disassembly to inspect, clean and lubricate two recently purchased mis. Hatcher s book of the garand, new, hardcover condition.

He is credited with several technical books and articles relating to military firearms, ballistics, and auto loading weapons. His premier works are hatcher s notebook and book of the garand, along with pistols and revolvers and their uses and textbook of pistols and revolvers. Aside from the m1 itself, several chapters in hatcher s book actually provide some insight into the character of the inventor, john garand specifically his tenacity to get the rifle right, unlike most other books on the m1. It was written right after wwii and tells the garand story, from development to wartime service to the beginning of its postwar use as a match rifle.

Hatcher s book of the garand is everything i was expecting and more. The book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the u. The book of the garand book by julian s hatcher 1 available. He is credited with several technical books and articles relating to military firearms, ballistics, and autoloading weapons.

He is credited with several technical books and articles relating to military. Jul 12, 2012 hatcher follows the rigorous target and field tests that each gun underwent, leading to numerous revisions and the eventual adoption of garand s rugged rifle. Jul 12, 2012 hatcher is very probably the author of the anonymous handbook of the benetmercie machine rifle, model of 1909, with pack outfits and accessories. This book describes what is involved in developing a new military rifle, including use and abuse testing. In the latter work he introduced the hatcher scale, probably the first attempt to determine the stopping power of a handgun round by a formula. Hatcher, 1977, leather stocking books edition, in english. The book of the garand by julian s hatcher alibris. Both of these books are very interesting first person accounts with illustrations, and i recommend the notebook to anyone interested in firearms and ballistics. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. Julian sommerville hatcher was a noted firearms expert and author of the early twentieth century. His premier works are hatchers notebook and book of the garand, along with pistols.

Hatchers book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the rifle general. The book of the garand a national rifle association library book hatcher, major general julian s. I acquired reprints of both hatcher s notebook and hatcher s book of the garand which i was first aware of from library copies. In addition to hatchers notebook and the book of the garand hatcher wrote pistols, revolvers and their use in 1927. Patton called it the greatest battle implement ever devised as it gave the u. Hatcher follows the evolution of the m1 garand from the first semiautomatic hunting rifles to the greatest u. May 09, 2012 hatchers book of the garand is my favorite garand book, and as far as i know, i have them all. Available in both paperback and hardback editions, this book was written by maj. One of the strengths of the book is that the reader has a you are there feeling as general hatcher reports on each experimental rifle and what caused it to be developed and later rejected. Hatcher captain hatcher during wwi, and major general hatcher by wwii was a presence in the us ordnance department for nearly. Garand, he spends much of the book detailing how garand s early designs were developed and changed.

The book of the garand is an indispensable part of any gun enthusiasts library. Hatcher s book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the rifle general george s. Canton street press hatchers book of the garand brownells. Hatcher follows the evolution of the m1 garand from the first semiautomatic hunting rifles to the devastating u. General hatcher s book has long been regarded as the definitive work on the famous m1 rifle of wwii invented by john c. Hatchers book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the rifle general george s. Julian hatcher, technical editor for the american rifleman magazine. His premier works are hatchers notebook and book of the garand. Sales of hatchers book of the garand help support cmp. Dec 11, 2018 ive been reading hatcher s book of the garand and found some interesting facts that i had not been aware of. Textbook of firearms investigation and evidence in 1935. Major general julian hatcher, author of this book, was the rare breed of expert that had both technical and practical experience in the matters he discusses.

The book of the garand has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. It has good detailed explanations telling exactly what needs to be done. Julian sommerville hatcher june 26, 1888 december 4, 1963, was a u. Hatcher s book of the garand is not only a musthave for garand owners and collectors, its a musthave for anyone with an interest in learning the methods used by military forces to adopt a new weapon. Buy a cheap copy of book of the garand by julian s. May 05, 2012 the folks at the civilian marksmanship program cmp say that hatchers book of the garand is a mustread for m1 garand shooters, historians, and collectors. Army, retired published by infantry journal press, washington, d. Hatchers the book of the garand 1948 is a another classic.

Julian sommerville hatcher june 26, 1888 december 4, 1963, was a noted firearms expert and author of. Other experimental rifles contemporary with the m1 garand are also described. In the case of the m1 garand there are fewer people qualified to write such a book short of john garand himself. Julian sommerville hatcher june 26, 1888 december 4, 1963, was a noted firearms expert and author of the early twentieth century. In addition to the story of the garand, hatcher offers detailed explanations for cleaning, repairing, and firing this historic rifle.

It was the first semiautomatic rifle generally issued to any infantry. Patton called the greatest battle implement ever devised. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. Army major general, noted firearms expert and author of the early twentieth century. Julian hatcher project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Hatcher author of hatchers notebook, revised edition. Miltech accessories m1 garand, m1 rifle, m1 garand sales.

Got my copy from wally world some time ago, for about that same price. Hatcher ebook product description the book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the u. Hatcher follows the evolution of the m1 garand from the first. The original technical reference book on m1 garand repair, development, and function of the m1 garand rifle. Good detailed instructions on how to sight in the m1. Brophys 1903 book on sale at walmart online gun hub. A must read story of weapons design hatchers book of the garand, hardback. It is a difficult struggle lasting over a decade and a half, and a vital and unsung part of the war effort. Book of the garand by julian hatcher sass wire saloon. The original book on the m1 garand by a great gun writer who lived the history. Excellent information on the development of the m1. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Buy the book of the garand by julian s hatcher online at alibris.