Ask Ian: What Rifles Were the M2-M13?
This "Ask Ian" episode from Forgotten Weapons delves into the lesser-known M2 through M13 rifle designations in the US Army's history. Ian clarifies that these numbers didn't follow a continuous infantry rifle progression like the M1 Garand to M14. Instead, the series encompasses specialized firearms, including .22LR training rifles (M2, M12, M13), pilot survival rifles (.22 Hornet M4 and M6 combination gun), and sub-caliber adapters for artillery and recoilless rifles (M5, M7, M8, M9). The video addresses a viewer's question about the gap between the M1 Garand and M14 and highlights the diverse roles firearms played beyond standard infantry issue.











