Question on M1 Garand

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Gentlemen,
Studying the M1 Garand for over 30 years I have to wonder about something and that something is REDUNDANCY. Do you think that the M1 Garand was designed with any redundancy in mind---e.g. Could the M1 Garand fire function with a broken op-rod spring ?? We have seen guys showing pic's of receiving M1 Garands with broken op-rods that still passed the 1 clip test before shipping out. If so can any of you think of parts in the M1 Garand that could keep the Garand firing even if just like a bolt action ?? Think about it and let see what some of you can come up with. I know that if I don't post a pic most guys will let this just go by. I hope that some of you jump in.

I could use some input on this question guys because I think it is important.
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Gentlemen you know what to do.

Thanks again
Clancy

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Doesn't need to be redundant, any semi-automatic gun can be used in "manual operated stright pull bolt action" if the gas system isnt working more or less. Unless ofcourse the Op-Rod was too bend up in the M1 then it wont let the solider pull back the bolt which can be problematic, but I'm sure Ordanace figures there are bigger problems to deal with if you cant get parts to the front to repair soliders weapons. :)

The M1 was most likly designed as a weapon to be used in the front in other countries, seeing as full-scale invasion of any part of North America is impractical for most militaries of the world. So having the weapon being able to work without spare parts isn't probably a big concern like it would be for a country who has been invaded multipul times and has to plan for that possibility. :eek:

I will note however the M1 like most military firearms are designed to last in the feild without repair parts and keep on working as intended more then lets say a hunting rifle so I'm pretty sure it would last a long time anyways without repair parts. Making the design and figuring out what metals should be used for everything so they'll last for a LONG time is probably more important to a military then if the gun can function with broken parts which shouldnt happen. :cool:

My FN49 with its gas setting sleeve can be set to release all the gas that would normally cycle the action turning it into a stright pull bolt action as discribed for example.

Dimitri
 
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