m1 uncut op rod

[bryon617]

I have an uncut op rod in my garand and was told that they have collectors value.
Just wondering if i was told correctly and the numbers on the rod read d35382-1-sa..
any information would be useful thanks!!!

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[Joe W]

Your rod was used from about Mar. 1940 into Jan. 1941 ( Serial range 33xxx to about 170xxx)

Someone attempting to restore a rifle in that range would pay a premium for that uncut rod.

[Mark in Rochester]

is the -1 hand stamped?

[bryon617]

hand stamped? ill try to upload pics of it

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anyway i dont believe its hand stamped... i cant upload pics

[RCS]

Here is a photo of a revision 1 uncut op rod, note the handstamped -1-SA. Value would really be the same if handstamped or if the drawing number was not handstamped

[Bob Seijas]

True, Robert, but hand-stamped and machine-stamped help to refine the time period a little. As you know, hand-stamped is generally earlier.

[RCS]

The handstamped revison 1 op rod in the photo is from a May 1940 rifle and a machined roll stamped drawing number on a Sept 1940 rifle. There might even be a -1SA too ?

[Sarge1998]

That op rod spring looks to be an old one, flattened coils to the left and a second piece on the right. Is it one piece or two? Anyone have a short explanation of it's manufacture for my general curiosity?

[browningautorifle]

That's the early configuration. Two springs in the gas trap guns. Later they went to one. You need to get Pyle's book.

[gulliver62]

Agree, what is the serial number range on your rifle? And what markings are on the barrel that you can see when you pull back the op-rod.
You may have collector value in more than just the op-rod.