Talk about OIL Problems/M1

[eclancy]

Gentlemen,
Here it is 1942 and we are at WAR!! Read the files below for a story about OIL. This data is for the new guys.







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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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[GarandOwner]

Im guessing that since they couldn't solve this problem that is why we GREASE Garands rather than oil them. Thanks for the info as always Eclancy

 

[GunTech]

The fix was supposed to be a roller lug, which appeared on the Garand derived M-14. The short term fix was the little grease container. The war ended before planned production changes for the M1 were implemented.

 

[Dienekes]

Good thing Lubriplate had 130-A sitting right there on the shelf. I now use Militec-1 grease which makes for even smoother operation, or so it seems.

Melvin Johnson wrote a very good book, "Field Firing" during the war. Lots of practical information on how to employ the combat rifle which is still valid today. He has one whole chapter, if I recall, titled "Put Oil On it!" to keep them running.

Which lesson is now being rediscovered with the M4 carbines.

Thanks for putting the info up.

 

[Nugilum]

I've been waiting for these! Keep them coming!