Rare Original Early WW2 Springfield M1 Garand -3 Uncut Op Rod

Offered is an original early World War Two production Springfield Armory operating rod made for the M1 Garand infantry rifle. This rare op rod is is a curve side rod (a rather distinctive curve on the hump forward of the charging handle) and is unmodified or uncut, meaning that it was not subject to the relief cut you see on the overwhelming majority of M1 Garand op rods. It is marked D35382 3 SA. While it will fit on any M1 Garand, it is correct for rifles in the approximate serial number range of 197,000 to 1,000,000 (March 41 to October 42).

This op rod is offered exactly as pictured and retains its original finish. It shows honest signs of use (as should an early war issue part that has not be refurbished), but certainly not abuse, and is priced accordingly. The item "Rare Original Early WW2 Springfield M1 Garand -3 Uncut Op Rod" is in sale since Tuesday, June 16, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment". The seller is "ratleelaw" and is located in Yorktown, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.

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