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    Question Question about replacing and operating rod in a M1 Garand

    I have a recent production Springfield M1icon Garand. I am purchasing spare parts for it and I recently purchased a spare operating rod from Fulton Armory. It is a Breda operating rod, which I understand was a company that made M1's in Italyicon post WW 2. It contacts the barrel near the receiver (at the location where the barrel is to be greased lightly) and binds slightly. My question is this: Is this just a question of polishing the op rod at this point to alleviate the binding, or is more complex fitting involved? Is there any other fitting required? I am doing as much research as possible about the Garand and its operation and any input will be greatly appreciated.
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    IIRC the highest paid job on the M1icon production line was operating rod bending. If it binds it's likely "tweaked". I'd contact Fulton Armory and discuss getting a replacement.

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    Thumbs up Operating rod binding

    Thanks jmoore, I contacted Fulton and I am waiting for their reply.

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    I hope it all works out w/o further dramas! Do please keep us informed.

    I seem to recall that someone had a gage to check op rod geometry, but I've plumb forgotten who...

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    It was SOP for the Air Force shop to polish the underside of the barrel and the op rod saddle in their Lackland match guns.

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    Talking Fitting a operating rod to a M1 Garand

    Thanks Bob and Jmoore: I spoke to a tech at Fultons and he suggested polishing the point where it binds. If that does not do the trick, he said the rod my need to be re-bent and fitted to my rifle. So both you guys had great suggestions for me! Thanks again, great site!

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    Okay, thanks Ballbags!

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