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Military Merchandising: The Retail Phenomenon of the M1 Garand
The iconic M1 Garand rifle, used extensively by American forces during World War II and the Korean War, has a fascinating retail history beyond its military service. After being phased out of active service, these historic firearms entered the civilian market through a government program that forever changed military surplus retail. This poll tests your knowledge about how this famous battle rifle transitioned from the battlefield to become a retail phenomenon with collectors and enthusiasts.
Which retail organization was exclusively authorized by the U.S. Government to sell surplus M1 Garand rifles directly to civilians from 1959 to 1994?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'National Rifle Association (NRA) Store', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Army-Navy Surplus Retail Chain', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Springfield Armory Retail Division', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |