M1 Garand Firearm Maintenance: Part 2 Cleaning

As part of Brownells' Firearm Maintenance Series, in this video, one of our gunsmiths goes through step-by-step how-to properly clean the M1 Garand. Be sure to check out our subsequent videos on how-to clean, lubricate and reassemble an M1 Garand. For more firearm how-to's or to get the products used in this video visit www.brownellsvi...

[@speereck]

Thank you. Just bought an M1.Garand. just trying to learn. WWII vintage.

[@w.rustylane5650]

You can use an M3A1 combination tool to clean the chamber, too. I prefer to use my cleaning rod parts screwed together to clean my M1. USMC - '69 - '73; Vietnam - '71 - '72.

[@cschym2705]

Thank you sir for your service.

[@acars9999]

Great video! Thanks for making it!

[@geraldkeller2937]

Thanks for this very informative, easy to follow instruction. BR, Gerry Keller

[@Onethirtytwo]

To everyone concerned about cleaning the barrel the "WRONG" way take note. The rifling in the barrel of a Garand is recessed about an inch inside the bore. The barrel isn't rifled to the muzzle and most people who joke about the barrel being completely "washed out" when glancing down the bore to inspect the rifling are oblivious to this fact. That's part of the reason you need a long bore gauge to measure the rifling that remains. If you use a bore guide with solvent soaked patches to remove the powder fouling and then patches soaked in Sweets 7.62 copper solvent and a BORE GUIDE and clean from the muzzle, that's not going to disrupt the steel like a bronze brush and no bore guide will. These is also JB Bore cleaning paste that is mildly abrasive, but use this sparingly, maybe once a year.

[@markers663]

Thank you for your kindness.

[@MICHAEL-cg1yl]

can you make a video about how the gi's did it without that new stuff.

[@TrashPanda5150]

Wiped it down and kept shooting

[@estuardoadrianrosalesherna45]

Thanks for the information

[@knifeparty88901]

We use those exact same brushes for cleaning surgical equipment at work

[@clydemarshall8095]

Are the ratchet brush and bore guide really necessary?

[@travman67]

What is the part number for the vise and those jaw guards you are using to hold the receiver? Thank you

[@JGILB]

My garand still has the original barrel from 45 and after I cleaned the barrel I noticed there was some sort of white "crust" covering the inside and I don't have any idea what it might be. If anyone has any idea what it might be I'd really appreciate it.

[@brownells]

It’s going to be hard to diagnose without seeing it in person. It could be the effects of corrosive ammo, lead fouling, etc. It would be in the your best interest to take it to a gunsmith that has a bore scope and inspect it.

[@TheTallMan67]

This is a big help. Is there lists to the products on Brownells?

[@CalebSavant]

Here is a list of the specialty tools and Brownells part numbers. -M1 Muzzle Buddy- 100-015-394. -M1 Chamber Brush- 749-000-770. -M1 Bolt Disassembly Tool- 080-818-000. -M1 Muzzle Guard- 234-014-001. -Lubriplate Grease- 311-130-014.

[@gonzob9609]

It's why the bore snake was invented. LMAO

[@clybournstreet9628]

Probably a dumb question, but what are you using at 3:00 to catch the extra cleaning spray? Is that a cleaning bin or bowl of some sort?

[@RainbowManification]

I'm thinking about getting a Garand sometime in the future, I wouldn't call myself experienced with firearms, but I know how to use one. After how many rounds fired should I perform routine cleaning/maintenance?

[@anisocoro]

Ben Bosley Italian Army did use M1 Garand for training until the '80-ies, it was recommended to clean the weapon after every day of shooting, as there are some components in the propellent of the cartridges that are very corrosive

[@JoeyP322]

CMP is running out... They are your best bet for a nice rifle at a good price. I bought 4 a few years back. 3 are my closet queens. The are fun to shoot. Pain to clean and take apart... Bought a couple thousand rounds of the Greek surplus ammo as well. I hope you bought one as it's been a year, but if you haven't, now is a good time. Obama prevented S Korea from bringing in over a million from the Korean War as he stated he doesn't want "weapons of war on the streets" - the supply is drying up.

[@josephsavicki9201]

Never go to bed leaving a dirty weapon

[@sjcannata72]

Do you have a list of the products that you've used for cleaning in this video series?

[@CalebSavant]

Here is a list of the specialty tools and Brownells part numbers. -M1 Muzzle Buddy- 100-015-394. -M1 Chamber Brush- 749-000-770. -M1 Bolt Disassembly Tool- 080-818-000. -M1 Muzzle Guard- 234-014-001. -Lubriplate Grease- 311-130-014.

[@ethanleveque]

What would happen if I clean the barrel without taking the rifle apart?

[@remkirkthegamer1157]

You'd clean the barrel. You don't need to take the Garand apart to clean the barrel, just pull the bolt back and either use a slotted tip with the cleaning cloths or get yourself a receiver insert that can catch the cloths so then they don't fall into the magazine. Other than that, just follow the instructions in the video and you're set.

[@thecolmike]

Where do you get the gray solvent trays shown in the video?

[@brownells]

You can grab them right here: bit.ly/1VzBEZ3 Thank you!

[@Paratus1179]

Can you not use a bore snake?

[@andyv4585]

i use one on mine. bore snakes can't really scrub barrels tho. they are more for just wiping out loose gunk. for guns that aren't really dirty snakes work great

[@Paratus1179]

@@andyv4585 I have only ever used bore snakes on my rifles and I feel like the bores is always very shiny and smooth looking after I run one through 🤷‍♂️

[@andyv4585]

@@Paratus1179 over time crap will build up in the rifling that snakes just can't handle.

[@Onethirtytwo]

No, you absolutely need the proper tools like a brass or plastic coated cleaning rod, powder solvent, copper solvent, patches, jag, brush and bore guide. These CLEAN the bore, a bore snake does not.

[@thedoctorwillseeunow2233]

That rifle has copper fouling

[@Kaktus965]

Ur mom has fouling 😘

[@jwardroper]

Where can I get one ?

[@augustopinochet2495]

I picked mine up at a gunshow, most shows i've been to have at least one lying around

[@gustini2146]

Cmp

[@Odessa45]

Use a bore snake and clean from breech-to-muzzle ;) Protect that muzzle!

[@jackyahle5901]

B

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Where's your m-1buddy?

[@michaeljordon704]

If you shoot corrosive ammo how far do u need 2 disassemble the gun? If u don't shoot corrosive how far do u need to disassemble it

[@michaeljordon704]

For cleaning

[@brownells]

Disassembly for cleaning is a personal choice. We recommend disassembling as far as you feel comfortable when cleaning is needed.

[@rocksteel44]

...AUSGEZEICHNET!!!!

[@fermentis]

Hey are you really inside cleaning rod from muzzle to bore? :) Hahahaha Goodbye precision.

[@garagemetalshop7975]

How do you do it?

[@fermentis]

@@garagemetalshop7975 just Like the other shooter does. Only from bore to muzzle. Never backward. Angle in the end of the bore is extremely gentle. Cleaning shoud be only just like bullet go. For this you can try Otis system.

[@garagemetalshop7975]

@@fermentis Thank you so very much for this advice! Getting the Otis now!

[@Onethirtytwo]

Remember, the rifling in the barrel of a Garand is recessed about an inch inside the bore. The barrel isn't rifled to the muzzle. That's part of the reason you need a long bore gauge to measure the rifling. If you use a muzzle guide with solvent soaked patches to remove the powder fouling and then patches soaked in Sweets 7.62 copper solvent and a BORE GUIDE and clean from the muzzle, that's not going to disrupt the steel like a bronze brush and no bore guide will.

[@Narjes-w5r]

سلام خدمت همه دوستان عزیز عزیزان کسی توی ایران فشنگ ام ۱ (۳۰،۰۶) داره؟؟ خریدارم