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What firearm did Gavin notably carry instead of the standard officer's weapon?

  • M1 Rifle

  • M1 Carbine

  • Colt Pistol

  • Thompson Submachine Gun

Answer

The M1 Rifle, also known as the Garand, was Gavin's preferred firearm instead of the standard officer's weapon. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1936, the M1 Rifle was a semi-automatic rifle that offered significant advantages over the bolt-action rifles commonly used at the time. Its ability to fire eight rounds of.30-06 ammunition without reloading gave Gavin a substantial edge in combat situations.
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