What is the complete length of the M1 Garand Operating rod?

[jason60chev]

Hello All,

I have Googled several variations of this question and CANNOT find an answer to this very simple question:

What is the complete length of the M1 Operating Rod from end to end? That's all I wish to know.

I am working overseas and do not have access to my things.

Can someone please answer this question and not get all technical. I jus wish to know how long the entire rod is.

Thanks.

[jak]

I just measured one of mine. It was 23 5/8 ".

[jason60chev]

Thank you.

I don;t know why that little piece of info is so difficult to find.