I've visited this forum a few times in last couple of years but decided to become a member today. I recently purchased some m-1 carbine and m-1 Garand parts at an estate auction. I have a follower that has a "post" attached to the bottom. See pics. What was it used for? I looked in Poyer and Riesch M1 Garand book but found nothing mentioned. There are no identifying letters, numbers or punch marks. I appreciate any responses, thanks.
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With that in an M1 I don't think you could push the follower down far enough to release the op rod catch/bolt. Maybe it was an after market device to serve that purpose for some unknown reason.Last edited by lapriester; 04-30-2017, 02:04 AM.
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lapriester, thanks for posting on CMP forum. I went over to the CMP forum and read remarks there but my membership is still in the moderation que, whatever that is, and I can't post there yet. FlyJS41 asked if the post is threaded, it is. The depth of thread is for the length of the post which is approximately 9/16". Post is approx. 3/16" square.
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Originally posted by OleRockytop2 View Postlapriester, thanks for posting on CMP forum. I went over to the CMP forum and read remarks there but my membership is still in the moderation que, whatever that is, and I can't post there yet. FlyJS41 asked if the post is threaded, it is. The depth of thread is for the length of the post which is approximately 9/16". Post is approx. 3/16" square.
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Originally posted by RDS View PostI have seen these years ago. It was my understanding that they were made to restrict the magazine capacity. I believe you can only load 6 rounds in a clip with this follower. I believe it had to do with amount of rounds allowed to be loaded in a rifle for hunting.
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