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Posted: 4/30/2007 9:24:28 PM EDT
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I just picked up a late 43' Garand and got a chance to go shoot it. One thing I found wrong is after the last shot the clip doesn't fly out. If I have a loaded clip in the gun, pressing the button on the left will release the clip and send it flying, fully loaded. But when the clip is empty the clip will remain in gun. Anyone know if this would be the clip ejector or the op rod catch? Rifle is in great shape, all parts are SA, barrel is also a 43' stock has been sanded down, but can still see markings. I dont think it would be considered a correct grade but close. Finish on gun has been redone at some point, but looks excellent. On the good side, the gun shot a group of 4 2.5 inches with open sites at 100 meters, It's definitely a keeper.  
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Well as long as we're fixing Garand problems... Mine tends to not grab the top round in the clip, just rides over it and doesn't close the bolt completely. The other problem is that every once in a blue moon, the oprod comes back to the full open position and pops out of its groove... Sorry for the Hijack... 
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DesignatedMarksman, The first thing I would check for FTF is how well all the slide and pivot points in the feed assembly are lubed. Also check the length of the op-rod spring. I believe that 19in is the minimum in the GI specs. The tab on the op-rod may be worn enough to cause it to leave the track. It could also be the track is too worn. Do you have another Garand you could borrow the op-rod from to see if there is a difference? |
Check the oprod spring, more than likely it's shot. Min. length 19.5 inches long, Max. length 21.25 inches and no flat spots. Ensure the rifle is well lubed. 
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normal and a good thing... just give the oprod handle a little smack with the heel of your hand and you're in business. |
Get a timing block or borrow one and check the timing. |
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