Call of Duty: World at War (2008)

World at War M1 Garand

RiflesUnlocked at Level 17No weapon camos
RiflesM1 Garand — Call of Duty: World at War (2008) weapon render

How do you unlock the M1 Garand?

The M1 Garand unlocks at Level 17 in Call of Duty: World at War (2008). The eight-round en-bloc clip and deliberate semi-automatic pace reward accurate first shots. It can remain an iron-sight battle rifle, add a Bayonet or Rifle Grenade, or become a scoped precision weapon after the final Marksman tier. World at War multiplayer has no selectable weapon camos; Expert headshot challenges award XP only.

UnlockLevel 17
Weapon camosNot in this game

Reviewed July 26, 2026. Weapon ranks and Marksman requirements were checked against original World at War multiplayer rank and challenge tables plus contemporaneous platform guides; historical models were cross-checked against museum and firearm-reference records. Loadout advice is editorial. Multiplayer only — not Campaign, Zombies, Call of Duty: WWII (2017), or later games.

Sources: Official World at War manual · Prima official game guide sample · Contemporaneous multiplayer guide · World at War challenge reference · Weapon camouflage reference

How does the M1 Garand play in World at War?

RoleHard-hitting semi-automatic rifle
Real-world basisAmerican M1 Garand service rifle; the scoped form resembles an M1C
StrengthsStrong shot placement rewards controlled medium- and long-range play; Sniper Scope creates a distinct precision option at 150 kills
TradeoffsSmallest magazine in the Rifle class; Missed shots and reload timing are costly under close pressure
AttachmentsFlash Hider — 25 kills; Bayonet — 75 kills; Rifle Grenade — 100 kills; Sniper Scope — 150 kills; Flash Hider is the least disruptive general setup; use the scope only when the map supports long lanes
Challenge noteExpert I-III use 25, 75 and 150 headshots for 100, 500 and 1,000 XP. They unlock no weapon camo.
Use tipCount shots and move into cover before the clip runs empty. The rifle works best when you avoid rushed reloads in the open.
Compared withIt carries fewer rounds than the SVT-40 and Gewehr 43 but offers Bayonet, Rifle Grenade and Sniper Scope routes.

No multiplayer weapon camos — Expert headshot challenges award XP, not skins. See the camo, perk and Pack-a-Punch distinctions.

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M1 Garand — common questions

What level does the M1 Garand unlock at in World at War?

The M1 Garand unlocks at Level 17 in Call of Duty: World at War (2008) multiplayer. The level cap is 65, and prestige is up to 10 on all main multiplayer platforms.

Does the M1 Garand take camos?

No — the M1 Garand cannot equip weapon camouflage in Call of Duty: World at War (2008). Its Marksman kill challenges unlock attachments, while Expert headshot challenges award XP only.

Can you unlock the M1 Garand for me?

Yes — our World at War Unlock All service covers prestige 1-10, max level 65, every weapon, attachment, perk and challenge unlocked, plus colored classes (Xbox 360), from $9.99. See the service.

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