M1 Garand Op Rod D35382 3 SA Curve Side WWII Mar '41 - Oct '42 use

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M1 Garand Op Rod D35382 3 SA Curve Side WWII Mar '41 - Oct '42 use

WWII M1 Garand 3 SA Curve Side Op Rod. D35382 3 SA marked and has relief cut MWO. This rod came from a box of Red River Op Rods that got put into storage after rework in 1966 and have been untouched since! Finish is 99%+ and dry as stored so will look darker once oiled. Tube has no pitting. Piston was arsenal replaced and "new" from '66 and specs .5265. Tab is very good. A very nice Op Rod for a restoration project! Dash 3 "Curve Side" rods were used from approx Mar '41 thru Oct '42 on WWII M1's(ser# range 197812 thru 1,000,000). Curve Side Op Rods have a distinctive curve on the hump forward of the charging handle, hence curve vs flat side. Lot of folks ask so thought I'ld clarify. Click on images for larger view of actual rod.