What is a M1 Tanker Garand Rifle?

Chris from Lucky Gunner takes a look at the origins of the so-called M1 "Tanker" Garand variant and explains why it was ever adopted by the US military

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RARE Beretta BM 62 (BM 59) Italian M1 Tanker Garand, Parkerized

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International Harvester M1 Garand Tanker .308 Win. Semi Automatic

Springfield Armory Adds M1A Tanker Rifle

Springfield M1 Garand Tanker .30-06 S/A Rifle Auctions

Meet the New Springfield Armory M1A Tanker Rifle

Springfield Armory Tanker Garand