I recently purchased an M1icon Garand SN 1505184. I have always wanted to own one and jumped at the chance to buy one when it came up; however, aside from knowing that it was probably the best gun used in WW II, I don't know anything about them.
It came with 5 clips, and the problem I'm having with it, is that none of the clips will lock into place when they are pushed down. I have to hold down the clip and release the bolt carefully in order to chamber a round. The gun has also jammed twice while feeding a new round. On both occasions this deformed the fresh round, bending it sideways. Also when I am firing the gun I can feel a vibration in the stock. It feels as though there is a spring vibrating back a forth. Is this normal?
Aside from these problems the gun is in excellent shape and a joy to shoot when it doesn't jam. Any information would be appreciated, thanks.
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