
- description
The M1 Garand was the rifle General Patton called 'the greatest battle implement ever devised', the standard-issue US rifle of the Second World War. This A&K replica captures it beautifully in real wood and full metal, with the size, the lines and the considerable weight of the original.
Unlike many display replicas, this one is a working AEG: an electric gearbox drives it, so it actually skirmishes. It fires semi-auto like the original and, being an AEG, can also run full-auto, fed from removable 20-round magazines rather than the historic en-bloc clip for practicality on the field.
It's a centrepiece for WWII re-enactment and historical milsim, where authenticity matters, but it's equally a statement piece for any collection. The 6.05mm tightbore inner barrel and adjustable rotary hop-up, accessible under the mock bolt, mean it shoots respectably as well as looking the part.
At around 3.6kg and 1120mm it has real presence, and the wood-and-steel build means it handles like a proper rifle. It's one of those guns that turns heads at the safe zone.
What's on the outside
Real wood furniture sits over a full-metal body, with the Garand's distinctive op-rod and sights. The hop-up adjusts under the charging handle, and it feeds from 20-round A&K Garand magazines through a 445mm inner barrel.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Platform | M1 Garand AEG (battle rifle) |
| Construction | Real wood & full metal |
| Inner barrel | 445mm, 6.05mm |
| Hop-up | Adjustable rotary (under mock bolt) |
| Magazine | 20rd (removable) |
| Length | ~1120mm |
| Weight | ~3.6kg |
| Fire modes | Semi / Full (AEG) |
| Battery | Required (not included) |
Good to know before you buy
It's an AEG, so it needs a battery (see below). A genuine WWII icon that actually plays — ideal for re-enactors and collectors who want something they can field.
UKARA: As a realistic imitation firearm, this product requires UKARA registration or a valid defence. We verify at checkout. Register by playing 3 games over 56+ days at Skirmish Wycombe Airsoft.
Frequently asked questions
Is a battery included?
No. It is an AEG, so it needs a battery and a charger, and neither comes in the box.
Is the wood real?
Yes. The furniture is real wood and the rest is full metal, which is where most of the 3.6kg comes from.
How do I adjust the hop-up?
The rotary hop unit sits under the mock bolt, so you lift that to reach the adjuster.
What magazine does it use?
A removable 20-round magazine, in the Garand pattern rather than an M4 one.