Going to field strip my M1 Garand for the first time. Advice? Tips? Supplies?

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buy a extra Clip Latch Spring, since they're only $5, good to have one around.

I'll bet you don't go through it in two lifetimes. They got weak after being left loaded for weeks on end during action...you just won't put the same stresses on it. Sort your clips and keep the good ones. Sell the others on CGN.