M1 Garand. Need help

[ThorBeaver]

Recently came into an old Springfield, so I cleaned it up. Obviously, since I'm making this thread, I don't have vast knowledge of this rifle. I've taken them apart a fair amount of times in the past, but when I reassembled this one I had an "extra" part.

It doesn't look familiar to me, and I can't seem to find it in any parts diagrams. Hoping somebody can help me out since I'm sure it was not superfluous.

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[JuglansRegia]

Is your Garand by any chance chambered in .308 W or 7.62 x 51 nato?
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[ThorBeaver]

Don't think so, but I'm no expert. Serial # dates it to 1941. And it's marked .30 M1

 

[JuglansRegia]

Its not a normal Garand part, I am thinking its limiter or a spacer block for 308

 

[ThorBeaver]

That's kind of what I was thinking. I wish I had paid more attention when I disassembled it.

 

[JuglansRegia]

meh, you probably don't need it

 

[po18guy]

If a .30-06 cartridge will not chamber, it may well be a .308 conversion.

 

[solv3nt]

@Nibbs

 

[Nibbs]

That Part is Definitely a Block for an M1 w/ a 7.62NATO/ .308 Chambered Bbl.

Looks a bit rough to be one of the left overs from Italian Production but should work.

What does your Bbl Nomenclature read on the Breach area w/ the Op Rod Retracted?

Or try to insert a .308 cartridge/ or brass vs 30.06..
It's Sole Purpose is to Prevent someone from Loading in an Enbloc of M2 Ball and then slaming the bolt forward.
The .308 will Jam tight...OUCH!!!

It is not necessary for the rifle to function correctly w/ it not there...,
just a precaution to prevent inserting 30.06.

If you do have a .308 Bbl & want to replace it Google a "How To" for a wee bit of help.

It's easy, just have to include it when assembling the Internals at the bullet guide/ Op Rod Catch stage..

 

[wolfcreed]

That's definitely a .308 spacer block. As Nibbs mentioned.

Fulton Armory has them listed for sale as a reference: .308 Spacer Block

 

[66PonyCar]

Here's a video on installing the spacer block.

 

[Nibbs]

Now I'm getting horney to do another.... Who has a Rcvr????????

 

[Pepe-lepew]

What is marked on the side of the barrel under the op rod? Most are marked 308 if chambered in 308.

 

[Nibbs]

What is marked on the side of the barrel under the op rod? Most are marked 308 if chambered in 308.

Ed Zacherly...
Hopefully it's a Criterian.. They are like NM Quality.
Or for Collecter type the Good one..

 

[ThorBeaver]

Yep. You guys nailed it. Thanks for the help!

 

[Pepe-lepew]

That is an import mark. However it was likely imported as a 308. Wonder if you have a foreign conversion. What is the barrel length from the front of the receiver to the end of the muzzle?

 

[Lazyfaire]

Recently came into an old Springfield, so I cleaned it up. Obviously, since I'm making this thread, I don't have vast knowledge of this rifle. I've taken them apart a fair amount of times in the past, but when I reassembled this one I had an "extra" part.

It doesn't look familiar to me, and I can't seem to find it in any parts diagrams. Hoping somebody can help me out since I'm sure it was not superfluous.

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Go and pickup the most recent Guns & Ammo magazine. They have about a 6 page spread w/ pics on the old M-1s. Has a silver coverpage

 

[ThorBeaver]

It's a 24" barrel, if that's what you're asking

 

[solv3nt]

Yep. You guys nailed it. Thanks for the help!

You can always count on me to "nail it".

 

[Pepe-lepew]

It's a 24" barrel, if that's what you're asking

Some of the conversions, the barrels are 23.5". They did the conversion by cutting down the barrel, stock, op rod and rear hand guard.