The Master Plan to Fix the M1

eclancy · 12-04-2007, 11:16 AM

Gentlemen,
Here is a problem with the M1 Garand that Ordnance had this plan to fix. The year is 1942 and we are at WAR! Can any of you guys come up with the answer to this problem worked out by the Brains at Ordnance. They didn't even get the date right. It is 3/12/42 Have fun.

Thanks again for taking the time and effort to read this data. I hope you learn so data.
Clancy
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Ben Hartley · 12-04-2007, 02:11 PM

How 'bout the problem with galling/seizing that was experienced? The solution, as I recall, was the "Lubriplate" cups included in the buttstock cleaning kits.

IIRC, there was also talk of using a roller bearing, similar to that later adopted for the M14, but the need for volume production scotched that idea.

Ben Hartley

(P.S... When working with the M1, grease lubricates and oil preserves, always and always, amen.)

eclancy · 12-05-2007, 11:50 AM

Gentlemen,
Ordnance found out about this problem very late. Ordnance was using oil to keep the op-rod and bolt moving. In light rain they found out that the oil in firing would come off and the M1 Garand would lockup. Their plan was to place that felt into the oprod and drill a hole into the op by the bolt. Each G.I. would then get his can of oil (sounds like 'Nam with the early Colt's) and he would be ok. After spending 100,000 dollars on this project they ask Mr. Garand what he thought. His answer was grease. end of story. Play Nice.

Thanks again for taking the time and effort to read this data. I hope you learn so data.
Clancy
ps could use some hits
NRA Life Endowment
NRA Training Counselor
NRA Instructor
FSS 90% / BW X Speed Div by 1000 = PF

12-04-2007, 11:16 AM	#1
eclancy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: N. Catasauqua, Pa Posts: 1,346	The Master Plan to Fix the M1 Gentlemen, Here is a problem with the M1 Garand that Ordnance had this plan to fix. The year is 1942 and we are at WAR! Can any of you guys come up with the answer to this problem worked out by the Brains at Ordnance. They didn't even get the date right. It is 3/12/42 Have fun. Thanks again for taking the time and effort to read this data. I hope you learn so data. Clancy ps could use some hits NRA Life Endowment NRA Training Counselor NRA Instructor FSS 90% / BW X Speed Div by 1000 = PF __________________ http://www.garandm1rifle.com http://www.users.fast.net/~eclancy

12-04-2007, 02:11 PM	#2
Ben Hartley Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jaffrey, New Hampshire Posts: 149	Master Plan (?) (!) How 'bout the problem with galling/seizing that was experienced? The solution, as I recall, was the "Lubriplate" cups included in the buttstock cleaning kits. IIRC, there was also talk of using a roller bearing, similar to that later adopted for the M14, but the need for volume production scotched that idea. Ben Hartley (P.S... When working with the M1, grease lubricates and oil preserves, always and always, amen.)

12-05-2007, 11:50 AM	#3
eclancy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: N. Catasauqua, Pa Posts: 1,346	Gentlemen, Ordnance found out about this problem very late. Ordnance was using oil to keep the op-rod and bolt moving. In light rain they found out that the oil in firing would come off and the M1 Garand would lockup. Their plan was to place that felt into the oprod and drill a hole into the op by the bolt. Each G.I. would then get his can of oil (sounds like 'Nam with the early Colt's) and he would be ok. After spending 100,000 dollars on this project they ask Mr. Garand what he thought. His answer was grease. end of story. Play Nice. Thanks again for taking the time and effort to read this data. I hope you learn so data. Clancy ps could use some hits NRA Life Endowment NRA Training Counselor NRA Instructor FSS 90% / BW X Speed Div by 1000 = PF __________________ http://www.garandm1rifle.com http://www.users.fast.net/~eclancy