The American M1 Garand rifle is one of the most recognizable weapons among the Allies. This weapon had many advantages as well as disadvantages. So, in particular, the soldiers from across the sea jokingly called their main weapon "finger-breaking". The obviously impartial name for the carbine was invented by frontline doctors, who fully appreciated one remarkable subtlety of the weapon's operation.
The soldiers of different armies of the world at all times have a very remarkable habit of inventing different names for their weapons and equipment. The American M1 Garand rifle was no exception in this regard. Moreover, among the soldiers, she bore the uncommendable nickname "finger-cat". Despite the many advantages of the carbine, the soldiers were not very fond of their main infantry weapon.
This is because there was some imperfection in the design of the rifle. It is worth recalling that the M1 Garand was powered by 8-cartridge packs. After lining up the last cartridge, the empty magazine extraction (extraction) mechanism worked. The very characteristic "Tink!" Took place, after which the bolt group was fixed in the extreme rear position. After that, it was enough for the soldier to insert a new pack of cartridges. At the same time, in order for the ammunition to be charged, it had to be pressed with considerable effort with the thumb.
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As soon as the pack entered the inside of the rifle, the bolt group immediately left the extreme rear position, automatically sent forward and making the rifle ready for battle. Inexperienced fighters at such moments very often got a bolt on the finger. The blow was so serious that a thumb injury was the most common "non-combat" injury among infantrymen. Hence the very nickname - "fingerfinger".
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