Jonathan Bernstein, Arms and Armor Curator at the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC), inspects an M1 Garand rifle at the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology and Conservation Laboratory before the rifle is transported for display at NMMC. The M1 Garand was used by U.S. Marines Corps Raiders during the World War II attack on Japanese military forces on Makin Island and was submerged in a wet marine environment for over 50 years before being recovered. Due to the rifle’s significant physical damage, NHHC’s Underwater Archaeology branch received the rifle in 2016 to treat and conserve the rifle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abigayle Lutz)
Date Taken: | 02.03.2022 |
Date Posted: | 02.17.2022 13:32 |
Photo ID: | 7040628 |
VIRIN: | 220203-N-FK318-1003 |
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Location: | NAVY YARD, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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