This is probably a stupid newbie question but will a USGI bolt modified for the BM59 still work in an M1 Garand?
I am not exactly sure what the modifications were besides clearance cuts for the magazine but it looks like it should still function?
Thanks!
Yes, I've done it. My inclination is that I would never do it again. Giant pain in the rump.
A BM59 bolt seems to work fine in a Garand, but not vice-versa.
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That is what I would assume also but just wanted to confirm it.
Tim, what challenges did you have? Headspace problems?
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I think that in modifying the M1 Garand bolts with magazine cuts, the extractor is reduced a little, as well. I would think that if you wanted to use a BM59 modified bolt
in a standard M1, you would want to install the M1 extractor for reliability. Just my thinking.
BM59 bolt on left
BM59 on LEFT_SA Garand on RIGHT.jpg
I misread the question. Running a 59 bolt in a Garand is absolutely no problem. I don't even have any extractor issues.
I had somehow read the question backwards. I was thinking the OP wanted to run a Garand bolt in a 59 which can be done if you modify it.
Perfect, that is exactly what I needed to know. Sorry for the confusion.
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Per usual PunchtheClown was all over it. That guy is kind of smart.
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