I have returned and with a quiz!!

[Clancy]

Gentlemen,
Sorry I was gone so long. Lost 4 computers at the same time. I have been rebuilding the systems and should have both of my web sites up and running in a few days. Working with Vista I don't need to say more. This is for the NEW guys. If you older guys could please email me so that I can rebuild my data and emails. Thanks.
Here we go again. Below is a photo of the op-rod on the M1 Garand. As you can see the Piston is getting a special hardening. What other part of the op-rod received a special hardening and why?? Have fun with this one.





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Thanks again for taking the time and effort to read this data. I hope you have learned a little of the history of the M1 Garand.
Clancy
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[Spiggy]

Oh hey Ed! Welcome back!

The handle and bolt cam area, that part is a significant stress point in the design since it takes the straight motion and forces the bolt to open with a turning motion.

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[Cato]

Welcome back! We missed you!

[Clancy]

Gentlemen,
Thanks for your comebacks. Yes, the tab on the other end of the op-rod was the area. Testing showed that before that area was treated 2700 rounds and problems. After treating over 12,000 rounds and no problem!!
Thanks again
Clancy

[Spiggy]

I remember this one from the discussion we had on instructions to avoid the loss of weapons to the enemy by destroying the weapons. One of the best parts to destroy on a M1 garand is the op rod since it requires a lot of machining to figure out.