One of the PMs I got just after posting about picking up my first M1icon Garand was a suggestion to buy a new spring kit. Today I disassembled the rifle to inspect the parts, clean, lube and install the new springs. Much to my surprise I found a broken clip ejector and safety spring (see pic). The Op rod spring also had some kinks in it. So I'm really glad I followed the advice and got the new springs. What would have happened if I fired the rifle with the broken spring? Would the clip simply fail to eject after the last round was fired, or something more serious?
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