Bringing my M1 Garand Back to Its Former Glory: History of M1 parts and how to change them out

[@JohnDoe-gj4dv]

Young Man........ Keep the Message and Mission coming........!!!!! It is fantastic to see your Generation so interested in our History. EXCELLENT ORATION of this Subject.......!!!! Thank you for your VIDEOS....!!!

[@WorldWarWisdom]

Thank you! Will do!

[@FoardenotFord]

Awesome - so cool that your subscribers stepped up and sent you all those parts. It must be really satisfying to disassemble the rifle and get to know all the component parts, then use it in a reenactment. Keep up the good work

[@_e_6456]

Great job man! As a firearms nerd I just learnt a whole lot more about the grandfather of modern “assault weapons”, cheers!

[@infinity69YT]

haha same

[@BradyBubbuhgum-fh4ny]

It's okay to just call it an assault weapon lol I know it has a lot of stigma. But I think we should just call them assault weapons and be honest then defend the right to have assault weapons

[@jpturner171]

Nice work young man! My dad and mom, both Army AirCorps (RIP🙏🏽), would love your channel! Thank you for keeping their memories and the greatest generation’s memories alive. ! Semper Fi 🇺🇸

[@sturmtruppen69]

Sorry about your mom and dad

[@jpturner171]

@@sturmtruppen69 THANK YOU! They had awesome lives! I’m proud to say I served 37 years inspired by them. 🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️ These videos keep their memories alive for me and I’m sure many other children of the “greatest generation”!👍🏽

[@jacqueline6475]

I've recently been doing the same with my M1 that I got from the CMP at around the same time as you! August 1942 receiver, I've been getting everything correct to 1942 standards. Just got my lockbar this week, and am getting a correct cartouched stock for it soon. You're so lucky someone sent these parts to you, they're getting hard to find!

[@Kenner_konnor]

YOUR HERE

[@JamesScrote]

My M1 from the CMP was super original 1940s besides the front wood being replaced at some point, but I think the replaced parts are what make it cool. I'd rather have an original M1 with random parts that the military/soldiers put on it throughout the years than putting "original" parts on it myself. It's cool to look at a stamped receiver on a 1942 and think "wow this was probably replaced in the 50s when it was used in Korea. But that's just me.

[@dumberthandirt9912]

Greetings from Springfield MA home of the real Springfield Armory where the M1 was invented and manufactured. You would enjoy the museum here. You have a great channel, keep up the good work!

[@Edgy01]

Thanks for the. education! My December 41 rifle appears to have been assembled from many period correct parts.

[@PartyMan_1TF1]

Thanks for the viewer whom sent the parts! That is too cool!

[@rogerd777]

I love USGI firearms. I have two M1 Garands, an M1903A3 and two recent acquisitions, a CMP Remington Rand M1911A1 and an M1 Carbine, both made in 1943.

[@weepingwell]

the hole in the back of the trigger guard was also for a winter trigger. basically a spring loaded piece of metal rod sort of like a crossbow trigger that levered on that hole, with a 'finger' on the other end that engaged with the M1 trigger.

[@MikeyDooWopOldies]

Totally awesome I have a M1 Garand Springfield Armory April 1942 3006 that I totally restored its my favorite rifle!!! Yours looks great too!!!

[@Majorrogerragland48]

In the later 70's thru 2001 I was a Mounted Cavalry ACW reenactor, branch into Seminole Indian War (being a Floridian) And Tex-Mex. and Apan-Am. Main focus was ACW Cavalry. I never got into WW II. But I do collect WW1 & WW II.

[@hsugraduation2103]

I am amazed and impressed by the amount of detail you go into to be accurate!

[@dnhman]

The loop at the back of the trigger guard is for the winter trigger option. A device was added to let them shoot with gloves on.

[@robertwells6454]

The Bomb might have won the War in the Pacific, but probably more than any other single weapon this is what won the war in Europe. At least on the Eastern Front. I'm a fairly new sub and it's cool to see a younger Man interested in this very important time & part of Our history. Bravo to You Sir. ☝️🪖

[@medicolkie3606]

I suppose you mean the Western Front? I imagine the Garand didn't see a whole lot of service in the Red Army.

[@johnwhitacre7063]

The cleaning tube contained oil. The cap has a leather washer to seal the container.

[@StrootAirsoft]

It’s looking good! Love what you do!

[@WorldWarWisdom]

Thank you!

[@danielluna1826]

Cant wait till mine comes in. I probably ordered a week or two after you did. But im excited for mine to come in

[@gmerc-zu6wz]

Your stamped TG is a somewhat rare version as it's stamped with a milled hook. The first version of the stamped TG. Not super rare but far less common. I also have a 12/42 SA that is still in its original configuration down to the type 1 lock bar sights. Super rare. It is one of my favorite pieces. I love early WW2 pieces.

[@markr9730]

Great video. FYI, regarding the hole at the rear of the milled trigger guard. Its original purpose is as an attachment point for a "winter trigger".

[@johncataloni8552]

Not true, those did not come about until Korea, long after they stopped production of milled trigger guards

[@jason200912]

just so you know both stamped and milled guards can both accept the same winter trigger device. I don't recommend installing it as it scratches the fuck outta your trigger and guard.

[@ironwolf4273]

My rifle had the cross plug, post war sight knobs, and milled trigger guard. seems like mine's built with leftovers, or is rebuilt. My SN dates to May '44

[@barefoofDr]

i realy enjoyed this and learned things about the M1 that I didn't know befor. Thanks.

[@keithhunter3910]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. And I'll echo the shoutouts to Patrick and Brendan.

[@alanamarie7114]

This field nurse would still like to fire it!

[@Strunnn]

I just came into possession of my first M1 Garand and I learned a bit about them from this video. I'm pretty sure the guts of mine were manufactured late war (1944) due to its serial number, but I'm not 100% sure. It has: -Plus Style Gas Cylinder Lock Screw -Milled Trigger Guard -Lock Bar Sight . How ever, the previous owner did replace the furniture as the stock seems to be newer wood with a rubber pad attached to it and the upper hand guard is a plastic recreation which I plan to replace with a replica wood furniture. But that all aside, I must ask, have you heard of "The Tanker Special"? My Garand is shorter than your average one, about 38.5 inches from the butt of the stock to muzzle and about an inch of that is the rubber pad. I understand the normal M1 Garands are around 43.5 inches. This is making it difficult to find replacement furniture as it seems i would need to chop up a stock and handguard to make it fit properly. And before anyone asks, no it's not an M1 Carbine or M1E5. Also, where would i find groups like yours?

[@davidcox2264]

Just a suggestion. Make sure you check the torque on the gas plug every time you clean. Had a friend who's M1 wouldn't fire in semi auto. Turned out the gas plug had shot off him rifle.

[@johngetty3839]

Yeah. There's a reason the gas plug needs to be tight.

[@99dsm1]

Don't know what you are talking about, unless it is a gas trap garand it doesn't have a "gas plug"

[@robertwells6454]

A milled part is always much nicer than a stamped part. Stronger and better looking. 🙂👍

[@benkynoch8199]

That's an awesome rifle and an awesome vid. Learnt a lot. Thanks dude!

[@bobsmythe9106]

The reason the gas plug was so tight is, as per the cmp armorers, no matter how tight it is it will come loose and begins to affect your point of impact and operation of the rifle. There is also little need for disassembly of the gas cylinder. It is made from a stainless steel and has a different finish than the rifle.

[@davidschaadt3460]

Great programs. Real interesting.

[@jimh6763]

The chamber portion of the tool is for extracting separated shell cases from the chamber

[@robarison2242]

Thise Lead dipped heel receivers are pretty cool.

[@brucecamparmament3728]

Thanks for uploading this video. I need to do the exact same mods to the Garand I just bought (made in march of 43).

[@jimcastillo8950]

Hello, your mill trigger guard has worn lugs, if you compare it to the stamp trigger guard lugs is perfect round. I noitced at the end of the video it was too easy to snap on. You should have some resistance so that receiver is tight against the wood. Congrats on your M1 Garand.......

[@Belowtheprairie]

Just a FYI No T105 sights were installed in ww2, even in Korea you see more lockabars then t105s. I think the lockbar is a better deign as well.

[@FPSLukas]

My cmp m1 garand came with a milled trigger guard but I still would like to get lockbar sights.

[@Rocketsong]

Very Cool. I don't think I have ever seen the single slot gas key before.

[@sh60guy25]

Nice Winchester large pad cloverleaf trigger frame!

[@iamsteverogersakacapamerica041]

Yes the ping at the end the sound of the iconic m1 garand and one of the most common weapon noises from ww2 or As I would like to say let freedom ping! I am currently collecting a ww2 us 101st paratrooper uniform for re-enacting I’ve also wanted to go to conneaut due to my b-day being the 7th

[@the_cheddar_knight]

Happy belated birthday!

[@steel440]

Nice job! Mine was made 2/45 by Springfield Armory so that is how mine is set up

[@khyberpasscustoms9663]

Great job

[@DarnedYankee]

Strange question, I’m about to join a collectors club which will allow me to get stuff from the CMP. What grade did you get and for how much?

[@tonytonyhelicopter391]

I honestly have no idea why you are not much and emphasis the much more popular

[@WorldWarWisdom]

Thank you! But don’t worry, it will come with time

[@markr9730]

Regarding reproduction leather slings. Even after break in, the hooks tend to get pushed out of the holes by overlapping layers. I've thought about bending the hooks slightly but I worry that the metal might weaken and break. Any tips would be appreciated. Love your videos. Keep them coming.

[@bloodyjoe1245]

Hey could you do a video of the M1 steel U.S helmet please and thank you

[@charlesstalnaker7039]

Love the channel, I served in Korea in 2010 would you please consider making a video on a period correct M1 Garand...thx & Hiyo Silver....

[@larrysfarris]

Kudos to Mr. Patrick! 👍

[@thatguy6536]

God your video are so good

[@Theguyinthe]

I need one!

[@bimbirobotics1050]

nice! do you have any Australian items? if not maybe we can do a little trade lol!

[@esquad5406]

Put lock-bar sights on your rifle? You will be sorry. They shoot loose and fall apart and you will spend a lot of time looking for the lost parts in the field. Why do you think they stopped using them? First thing I did when I got my Winchester was change for type 3. Why replace the gas tap? It is correct and you will need it when you get around to the M-7 launcher.

[@stevedroke4634]

I love ww2 history and i have a question do you ever do ww2 reenactments as a german

[@SteveMrW]

Loos really good.

[@MajorParch]

For your airborne impression, what do you attach your clicker to and what with?

[@WorldWarWisdom]

I use a leather boot lace and tie it through my shoulder epaulette then put the cricket in my pocket. Guys used a few types of lanyards and such, or just taped it to their gear or pocketed it

[@Tankboi3000]

Is anyone else going to notice the he fort Michael Jackson at 17:24 in the video (I know its a year old)

[@JustMeJustas]

So cool

[@WorldWarWisdom]

Thank you!

[@itcsmount6504]

Where did you get that M3 multitool? I want one.

[@cosmetxc2131]

Could you help me where to buy ww2 blank replicas idk where to buy

[@Cobb83SnipeZ]

its a "RIFLE" not a Gun. A gun is a field Artillery Piece. love your vids. I myself used to WWII Re-Enact years ago and miss it so much. A keep up the vids and more content all the way across the pond from Jolly Old England. ""Curahhee""

[@chillywilly3397]

I really enjoy your enthusiasm and your videos. Just a little respectful video filming tid bit. Look into the camera lens and not the monitor. I know it might seem weird, but you are talking to your audience, not yourself.

[@James-kd5oe]

You do know that the rifle was designed so that in the field if you.had no other options youncould actually ise a round to help pull on the loop of the trigger assembly and to pop the pins out aswell.

[@waldoman321]

What brand of sling did you go with?

[@WhiteOneRomeo]

You’re gonna need an uncut oprod for better ww2 accuracy

[@johnballentine6638]

So i have a peculiar question i know so in call of duty ww2 there is a modification for the m1 where it has a 14 round magazine? Can you confirm irl?

[@ericpennington6530]

No,that's the extended mag attachment for cod ww2 only. Irl it holds 8 rounds.

[@johnballentine6638]

@@ericpennington6530 yeah it was a stupid question

[@XXAnthonyCarmineXx]

@@johnballentine6638no it was a good question

[@thehistoadian]

Epic

[@gripweed4041]

Rowdy!

[@dimitrisgramer7418]

3:32 bro the gun still has blood in it xd

[@johngetty3839]

Really enjoy your videos. Highly entertaining and informative. I've done your mods to my M-1 also. I find the lock bar sight much easier to adjust (and it looks great, like an M-1 should). That guy saved you a ton of money sending you those parts and accessories! BTW, do you know the correct way to install and lace leggings over the service shoes? I've put them on before, but can't tell if it's correct or not.

[@jackthebackyt]

I am more new to this, I am only 14 but could someone please explain to me what the purpose of the Gas screw is.

[@wardogdauwdd3020]

How would someone go around to mail stuff to you because I'm planning on making a few completely hand made trench lighters for me and my friends and I wanted to mail you one

[@WorldWarWisdom]

I would love that! Here is my shipping info: World War Wisdom LLC PO Box 172 Marysville, OH 43040

[@icemelongreen]

Bought my DCM Garand for 165.00 back in the day.

[@TravelJourneys-c9i]

Why aren’t there any tanks

[@1945gmc353]

Sadly my springfield 1943 m1 garand will never shoot again as it was deactivated before I bought it

[@davidbell1619]

Not true. Any good gunsmith can make it fire again. Provided you want to pay the price. I have a demilled US Navy drill rifle. It shoots very nicely now.

[@1945gmc353]

In usa yes here in Ireland will get you in jail I now have a m1 but single shot only no longer semiautomatic to conform to gun laws

[@rsxtypes06usdm]

How much is it?

[@user-fi4yh9iy3d]

That stock hurts my eyes

[@tpl608]

Cute boy playing soldier

[@jason200912]

hey remember to zero your rifle for real ammo as the garand has a wide range of rear iron sight movement and it will be very historically inaccurate if say the rear sight is bottomed out when usually it needs to be 10 clicks, or just over the two rear wing protectors to be zeroed for 100 yards.

[@WW2Sniper]

PMG PLEASE SAY HI

[@WorldWarWisdom]

Hi!

[@WW2Sniper]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS KEEP THE GOOD WORK

[@sharpe67]

GAIR-und is how Garand is pronounced.

[@tpl608]

I like my rifle well greased.

[@waynestewart3232]

OMG, I think I'm bleeding from my ear.

[@Elijah-o7s]

Anyone going to the 2024 Reenactment?

[@waynestewart3232]

You sound like a kid on Christmas morning.

[@TSimo113]

You don't have the correct WW2 operating rod on your rifle.

[@WW2Sniper]

FRIST

[@deanjernstrom3760]

Outstanding sir! Have had 1 for a good 10 years ,absolutely the most beautiful rifle in my collection.Did your parts come from pac rat? Great job.thx

[@raylaux8295]

Hey, you still don't have the proper dash op rod.

[@davidschaadt3460]

Great programs. Real interesting.

[@zhaneranger]

So cool

[@davidschaadt3460]

Great programs. Real interesting.