OneBarfly
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I'm trying to solve a problem with a friend's M1 Garand. Apparently, he says that it does not always strip of a round and chamber.
Now, I know the list of likely culprits; however, when I stripped it down, I found something weird.
First off, I should say that this is a MINTY Korean issue Springfield Garand. He bought it thinking that it was never issued and held in reserve. The metal and barrel seemed to hold this out; however, the wood looked very "proud" around the buttplate and other areas. I could not help to think that this was a Boyds stock; but, there are no inkstamped part numbers noticeable on the inside barrel channel. Certain areas of the barrel channel do seem rather roughly milled or chiselled- Also, the Gas Cylinder was painted (not that a painted cylinder is not likely, just that it didn't seem in keeping with the rest of the rifle) .
So, now back to the weird part. The rear hand guard furrel was not roll-pinned in position. Both the furrel and the cut-out on the barrel did not show *ANY* indication of ever having a roll-pin inserted (USGI Barrel) . The parkerizing was still 100%on the barrel, although the receiver was somewhat differently coloured.
Are you still with me? So here's the question, is it possible that due to the lack of a retaining pin, the read handguard is putting pressure on the front handguard area and intermittently blocking the gas port? Or - is this highly unlikely? Anybody ever see a Garand without the roll pin and no indication that it ever was there?
If not, then I will just start switching out parts untill it functions 100%
Thoughts?
Now, I know the list of likely culprits; however, when I stripped it down, I found something weird.
First off, I should say that this is a MINTY Korean issue Springfield Garand. He bought it thinking that it was never issued and held in reserve. The metal and barrel seemed to hold this out; however, the wood looked very "proud" around the buttplate and other areas. I could not help to think that this was a Boyds stock; but, there are no inkstamped part numbers noticeable on the inside barrel channel. Certain areas of the barrel channel do seem rather roughly milled or chiselled- Also, the Gas Cylinder was painted (not that a painted cylinder is not likely, just that it didn't seem in keeping with the rest of the rifle) .
So, now back to the weird part. The rear hand guard furrel was not roll-pinned in position. Both the furrel and the cut-out on the barrel did not show *ANY* indication of ever having a roll-pin inserted (USGI Barrel) . The parkerizing was still 100%on the barrel, although the receiver was somewhat differently coloured.
Are you still with me? So here's the question, is it possible that due to the lack of a retaining pin, the read handguard is putting pressure on the front handguard area and intermittently blocking the gas port? Or - is this highly unlikely? Anybody ever see a Garand without the roll pin and no indication that it ever was there?
If not, then I will just start switching out parts untill it functions 100%
Thoughts?
