Identify this Garand ? Part

Gunswapper

I got this in a lot of gun parts I bought. This came with a tag reading: M 1 Garand. I have studied the schematic and can't identify this. Is it a Garand part? What is it? It measures 1 3/8" long and 5/16" wide. The end with the projection is almost 1/2" wide. Any info will be appreciated.
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mark christian

I can say with absolute certainty that it is not a part for the M1 Rifle. I will also say that it does not look like any ordnance tool that I have ever seen for the M1, but tools are a specialized area and not one that I am interested in.

nmyers

My War Dept base shop manual shows a number of tools specifically designed for the M1 rifle, but nothing that looks like that.

Neal

mcaso

Are you sure that says Garand?

Gunswapper

mcasco I am not positive about it being Garand but a tag on an operating rod was very similar. I thought this looked like a shell stop for some shotgun!

givette

Hey, swapper..'ya still with us? The part is for a M1919 Machinegun cover extraction spring. Best, Joe

mark christian

Talk about identifying an obscure part! You guys never cease to amaze me.

Hangfire

Way to go, Joe!!!

countryfarmer

quote:Originally posted by givette
Hey, swapper..'ya still with us? The part is for a M1919 Machinegun cover extraction spring. Best, Joe




WOW..talk about snagging it from deep left field...good work

Gunswapper

quote:Originally posted by givette
Hey, swapper..'ya still with us? The part is for a M1919 Machinegun cover extraction spring. Best, Joe




Thanks Joe! I knew someone could do it. I will do a little looking and list this on the auctions! Gunswapper.