Like all Mojave Wasteland unique weapons, This Machine may be used to obtain the Curios and Relics achievement/trophy.
Behind the scenes[]
Although based off the M1 Garand, This Machine is not an exact reproduction.[1]
Though commonly chambered in .30-06, some M1 Garands did in fact see conversion to .308 for Navy use due to a limited availability of the M14 in the 1950's.
This Machine has the exact same weight as the official weight in pounds of the M1 Garand.
This Machine is a reference to Woodie Guthrie's guitar, which had a sticker stating "This Machine Kills Fascists" emblazoned on it. This Machine has the statement "Well This Machine Kills Commies" seemingly phrased as a direct reply, carved into its side.
In the game's files, as well as the G.E.C.K, This Machine is referred to as "WeapNVBattleRifleUnique," hinting that it was originally supposed to be the unique variant of a cut "battle rifle." The battle rifle later appears in Gun Runners' Arsenal as the common variant, albeit exclusively available from merchants.
Bugs[]
Has platform::PC In some games, This Machine will never degrade below 80%. [已验证]
Has platform::PC The weapon's sights are not properly zeroed. The bullet fires slightly left of the iron sights, making medium to long range shots very difficult. [已验证]
Has platform::Playstation 3 The inscription on the left side of the rifle will sometimes disappear.[已验证]
Has platform::PC This gun can be grabbed twice providing you expose his drug dealing to Boyd first, then finish everything with the medical supplies at Miguel's Pawnshop without killing the NCR ranger there and then hack his computer and expose him again to Boyd. [已验证]