shotguntaz
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- Aug 6, 2009
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I just received my m1 garand "special" from the CMP. I took it out for the first time yesterday. It shot fine execpt for one problem.
When I insert a fully loaded en bloc clip and then release thumb pressure, the bolt does not close. I can feel the bolt release, but when I quickly move my thumb out of the way the bolt does not move. I can tap on handle and it will close and fire fine. It ejects the clip after the last round is fired just fine.
I have disassembled it, cleaned, oiled and greased it. I can't figure out what is going on.
I am using greek surplus ammo that is loaded on en bloc clips that I got from the CMP with the rifle.
The special is the one that has a new barrel, stock and any other parts not in perfect spec. are new.
Any suggestions?
P.S. I did not use the grease in the little pots. I obtained a can of lubriplate from Brownell's that is supposed to the mil spec grease for the m1 and m14.
When I insert a fully loaded en bloc clip and then release thumb pressure, the bolt does not close. I can feel the bolt release, but when I quickly move my thumb out of the way the bolt does not move. I can tap on handle and it will close and fire fine. It ejects the clip after the last round is fired just fine.
I have disassembled it, cleaned, oiled and greased it. I can't figure out what is going on.
I am using greek surplus ammo that is loaded on en bloc clips that I got from the CMP with the rifle.
The special is the one that has a new barrel, stock and any other parts not in perfect spec. are new.
Any suggestions?
P.S. I did not use the grease in the little pots. I obtained a can of lubriplate from Brownell's that is supposed to the mil spec grease for the m1 and m14.