M-1 Garand question
I have an Garand with a heck of a story and no documentation. Supposed to have been broght back by a grunt in Lebonan (UN peacekeeper) back in early 1980's and was rebuilt using national match parts at his next duty station.
The receiver is Springfield Armory SN 2770XXX. The slide is clearly stamped NM and the barrell has 2 9 A 4 44 I've no idea how to look up any of these numbers.
I dont care if the story is true, I actually never belived it anyway. I traded even up for it in 1986 for an SKS and some old cheap pistol that jammed all the time. Its a great shooter and appears in good shape. If anyone could give me any histroy on it that would be great.
The receiver is Springfield Armory SN 2770XXX. The slide is clearly stamped NM and the barrell has 2 9 A 4 44 I've no idea how to look up any of these numbers.
I dont care if the story is true, I actually never belived it anyway. I traded even up for it in 1986 for an SKS and some old cheap pistol that jammed all the time. Its a great shooter and appears in good shape. If anyone could give me any histroy on it that would be great.
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When did the military switch for the two slot gas plug to the 4 slot on the Garand? 0 -
The 4 slot plugs were issued 1944-1945, with both 2 & 4 slot plugs in simultaneous use through the end of WW2.
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For those who may be unfamiliar with the M1 Rifle, the Gas Cylinder Lock Screws came in two flavors: 
The screw on the left is the early single slot while the one on the left is the later cross-shaped pattern which has a poppet valve in the center to allow for the use of a grenade launcher.0 -
quote:Originally posted by mark christian
For those who may be unfamiliar with the M1 Rifle, the Gas Cylinder Lock Screws came in two flavors:
The screw on the left is the early single slot while the one on the left is the later cross-shaped pattern which has a poppet valve in the center to allow for the use of a grenade launcher.
Thanks Mark.0
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