Your video series on the M1 Garand are much appreciated. I have gained a great deal of knowledge and information that helps me with troubleshooting various issues. Thanks for the time and effort you put into these comprehensive videos.
Incredibly well detailed, in depth video. Great Job! I learned more than I ever knew about my Garand's rear sight. Including the helpful little trick to pull the elevation out a little to avoid excessive wear on the selector needle. I was able to clean and reassemble my sight and now my windage knob works!
Thanks from "M1Thumb" in NJ! I got a mail order H&R M1 from CMP. Rear sight was frozen. I disaasembled it with your video, liberally rinsed all pieces with WD40. A lot of gunk! I relubed with Ballistol, reassembled per your YT. Now windage and elevation controls work well. Thanks!
Well done, Sir! I like your use of the leverage to remove the spring/cover of the sight system. Also, the reminder of the “flat” portion of the pinion. Thank you for your logical approach.
Great video. I had never heard the tip about pulling the elevation knob to the left as you rotate it. I definitely rotates more smoothly that way. Thanks!
Really well done. I decided to take it apart and clean it up and put it back together. With this tablet next to me lol. That's the only part of this rifle I never disassembled. Now I hope I'm on the paper next outing.
Thanks, probably one of the best most clear disassembly type videos ive watched. I noticed my windage sight wasn't budging so a quick disassemble, cleanup, and reassembly got it working just fine. Got mine from the CMP store not too long ago :)
Thanks for the informative video. I was able to accomplish my goal of installing a new National Match aperture on the rear sight assembly with it's help. Of note is the peen in the elevation track. I am thinking of doing a video on this install and the fitting necessary to accommodate that peening and decision of whether to flatten it before fitting to get more accurate aperture to aperture sight track. Thanks again!
Best instruction on this topic I have seen (including CMP tech info and AmmoGarand tutorials). Clear and concise. High quality video. Thanks for taking the time. Please post more. I am a new subscriber.
Thank you Ray. My plans are (pending winter storm) for future Garand videos: 1. Removal & Installation of the Rear Hand Guard, 2) D & A of a Lock Bar Rear Sight, 3) Stock Ferrule Removal & Installation, 4) Gauging Gas Cylinders, 5) Enbloc Clip Loading.
@@norwich93CMP I came to this vid because my garand sights won't turn, I can only move it to the left and a bit to the right and my elevation goes only half way. When I watched the vid to see how you took the sight apart I realized that my detent (the circle with the flat side) is too far up and is preventing me from unscrewing the sight. I need help to figure out if it's broken or just put together incorrectly. Thanks!
My elevation screw shoots loose after about 40rds. tried to run the elevation all the way up to turn screw and aperture fell out. Do i just need a new sight assembly?
Wow! First is the aperature should not have come out. For some shooters, or National Match, aperatures are ground down at the front bottom which will let you remove it form the base. I assume you have tightened the screw each time. It does sound like you only need a new rear pinion. If you prefer you can get an aperature too. Should be more than about $50 at a G.S.
I still couldn’t get mine on, it’s a late war with that flat knob at the end, I was trying to see how it adjusted and the whole thing fell apart on me, and so far the video isn’t that helpful for me in my instance, maybe I’m just doing it wrong, but I’m hoping I didn’t drop a piece on the way to moving it to a table with better lighting 😂
I currently have an assembled rear sight which isnt on the reciever yet. I cant seem to get the little nut on the windage side to fully come off so i cant get the whole windage dial part out. Any recommendations?
That was excellent! Thank you. Have a problem though. My sight and sight holder have some slop in them, but when I turn the big screw clockwise, it raises the sight. How does one avoid that? Thank you very much
My M1's windage knob screw refuses to budge. I'm trying to take it apart because I hear what sounds like dirt or something grinding inside when I turn either my elevation and windage knobs. Any suggestions on how to make that any easier?
Hey I know this is an old video but I really need some help. My garand windage sight is really stuck good and I can't turn it by hand. When I try to unscrew it the detent is in the way. I can't unscrew it because it's 1) too stuck and 2) there is no screw hole to use, there are 2 tiny slots on the sides. I'd appreciate any help or tips. Thanks!
Sounds like you have a flush nut type which was the earliest version. You need a special tool to loosen it. Usually it is found on one end of the early or late cleaning tools.
@@norwich93CMP Hey just wondering if you saw the pictures and if this is in fact a flush nut type. My reciever is in the 3M range so I don't know if that matters in terms of the sight. Thanks again for your help! www.reddit.com/user/DarthUgly123/comments/buw7s2/garand_help_pt_2/
@@norwich93CMP hey to give you an update. I took apart my sight and it works fine for a little bit. Only problem is my windage knob doesn't have the flat side. It's all round on the inside and I can't get it to work. Any thoughts?
The rear elevation drum was not designed to be taken apart. The screw was designed to be loosened to adjust the increments properly to the range but not to be removed.
@@norwich93CMP Yes, I know about the adjustments. But the only way to determine if MY pinion has the Breda BMR mark is to remove the drum. There is a set of tool to do that and springs and retainers are available. It may not have been "designed" or contemplated to disassemble it, but it CAN be done. I have read a tutorial on it but would be nice to see it done in video , before I attempt it.......www.m1garandforum.com/forum/steel-warriors/general-garand-diss/15315-rear-sight-elevation-pinion-assembly
If I am simply changing out my rear sight aperture do I need to take the whole assembly apart and off the gun or do I just need to unscrew my windage and elevation knobs
The pinion on the elevation side needs to come out, nothing else. After loosening the elevation nut off the elevation pinion on the right side the pinion should pullout from the left side. The the aperture can be removed and replaced. Reverse the process after you install the new one.
You can. Just remember oil/grease attracts dirt/dust/grim. After you zero I would only put CLP on the elevation knob and windage knob that come in contact with the ears on the receiver. Also your not going to check underneath the cover much, if at all, or a long period time. If your shoot different kinds of ammo with different bullet weights a lot it would be necessary to zero often, then it would benefit to grease/oil. I only recommend CLP. It doesn't dry up causing glaze over with that plastic-like film, causing seizing up.
Great question, it stands for Meters. It should only have graduations up to 1100 meters and was made for the M14. The M1 Garand is in yards and marked to the number 12.
I keep trying to refit this but the right windage knob keeps catching and adjusting the sight aperture elevation when its not suppose too. What the hell?
@@norwich93CMP Thanks, I ended up replacng the whole thing. Turned out the threading was stripped. Not exactly sure how that happened but when its 60+ years old you can't really be surprised.
The nut is not designed to come out of the knob. There is a little retaining ring holding it in. Is that screw you refer to which is on the right side of the sight?
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Great video. Answered all the questions I had. Good camera work, good explanations, no unneeded BS. Wish all videos were this good!
Thank you so much. I, like you, enjoy videos that get to the point.
Exactly what Pat said! Thank you sir
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Your video series on the M1 Garand are much appreciated. I have gained a great deal of knowledge and information that helps me with troubleshooting various issues. Thanks for the time and effort you put into these comprehensive videos.
Thank you very must for the nice words.
Incredibly well detailed, in depth video. Great Job! I learned more than I ever knew about my Garand's rear sight. Including the helpful little trick to pull the elevation out a little to avoid excessive wear on the selector needle. I was able to clean and reassemble my sight and now my windage knob works!
Great to hear!!!
Thanks from "M1Thumb" in NJ! I got a mail order H&R M1 from CMP. Rear sight was frozen. I disaasembled it with your video, liberally rinsed all pieces with WD40. A lot of gunk! I relubed with Ballistol, reassembled per your YT. Now windage and elevation controls work well. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Well done, Sir! I like your use of the leverage to remove the spring/cover of the sight system. Also, the reminder of the “flat” portion of the pinion. Thank you for your logical approach.
Thank you for the very nice comments!
Great video. I had never heard the tip about pulling the elevation knob to the left as you rotate it. I definitely rotates more smoothly that way. Thanks!
Glad that helps!!!
Really well done. I decided to take it apart and clean it up and put it back together. With this tablet next to me lol. That's the only part of this rifle I never disassembled. Now I hope I'm on the paper next outing.
Clear instructions and great video. Thanks!
You're welcome!
you have just helped me figure out a problem I am having with my rear sight. Thank You!
Thanks, probably one of the best most clear disassembly type videos ive watched. I noticed my windage sight wasn't budging so a quick disassemble, cleanup, and reassembly got it working just fine. Got mine from the CMP store not too long ago :)
Glad it helped Patrick.
Excellent instruction Sir Norwich93CMP. Well done,... and thank you for the time you spent showing us this.
Wow, thank you for the compliment.
I always enjoy your videos!👍
I appreciate that! Thank you.
Hi norwich93CMP.
Is it possible to convert a T105E1 to a lockbar? If so please make a video.
Thanks.
Thanks for the informative video. I was able to accomplish my goal of installing a new National Match aperture on the rear sight assembly with it's help. Of note is the peen in the elevation track. I am thinking of doing a video on this install and the fitting necessary to accommodate that peening and decision of whether to flatten it before fitting to get more accurate aperture to aperture sight track. Thanks again!
Glad it helped!
Best instruction on this topic I have seen (including CMP tech info and AmmoGarand tutorials). Clear and concise. High quality video. Thanks for taking the time. Please post more. I am a new subscriber.
Thank you Ray. My plans are (pending winter storm) for future Garand videos: 1. Removal & Installation of the Rear Hand Guard, 2) D & A of a Lock Bar Rear Sight, 3) Stock Ferrule Removal & Installation, 4) Gauging Gas Cylinders, 5) Enbloc Clip Loading.
@@norwich93CMP hey if you still use this account I really need some guidance on my m1 rifle.
@@therusstalians yes i do
@@norwich93CMP I came to this vid because my garand sights won't turn, I can only move it to the left and a bit to the right and my elevation goes only half way. When I watched the vid to see how you took the sight apart I realized that my detent (the circle with the flat side) is too far up and is preventing me from unscrewing the sight. I need help to figure out if it's broken or just put together incorrectly. Thanks!
@@therusstalians can you post photos here?
My elevation screw shoots loose after about 40rds. tried to run the elevation all the way up to turn screw and aperture fell out. Do i just need a new sight assembly?
Wow! First is the aperature should not have come out. For some shooters, or National Match, aperatures are ground down at the front bottom which will let you remove it form the base. I assume you have tightened the screw each time. It does sound like you only need a new rear pinion. If you prefer you can get an aperature too. Should be more than about $50 at a G.S.
I still couldn’t get mine on, it’s a late war with that flat knob at the end, I was trying to see how it adjusted and the whole thing fell apart on me, and so far the video isn’t that helpful for me in my instance, maybe I’m just doing it wrong, but I’m hoping I didn’t drop a piece on the way to moving it to a table with better lighting 😂
I currently have an assembled rear sight which isnt on the reciever yet. I cant seem to get the little nut on the windage side to fully come off so i cant get the whole windage dial part out. Any recommendations?
It needs to be unscrewed in both locations, the small pinion nut and the knob form the base.
That was excellent! Thank you. Have a problem though. My sight and sight holder have some slop in them, but when I turn the big screw clockwise, it raises the sight.
How does one avoid that?
Thank you very much
Try holding the knob and tightening at the same time to prevent the pinion turning causing the rear sight to move upward.
My M1's windage knob screw refuses to budge. I'm trying to take it apart because I hear what sounds like dirt or something grinding inside when I turn either my elevation and windage knobs. Any suggestions on how to make that any easier?
Is it possible to replace the Mini-14's rear sight with the Garand's one (T105E1)?
I doubt it.
Perfect video!
Greetings from Italy.
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Gracia Italia!
Theee perfect "how to" video. Thanks!
Wow! Glad to hear that!! Thanks!!!
Excellent video.
Thank you.
Sincerely.
Glad you liked it!
Hey I know this is an old video but I really need some help. My garand windage sight is really stuck good and I can't turn it by hand. When I try to unscrew it the detent is in the way. I can't unscrew it because it's 1) too stuck and 2) there is no screw hole to use, there are 2 tiny slots on the sides. I'd appreciate any help or tips. Thanks!
Sounds like you have a flush nut type which was the earliest version. You need a special tool to loosen it. Usually it is found on one end of the early or late cleaning tools.
@@norwich93CMP Hey just wondering if you saw the pictures and if this is in fact a flush nut type. My reciever is in the 3M range so I don't know if that matters in terms of the sight. Thanks again for your help!
www.reddit.com/user/DarthUgly123/comments/buw7s2/garand_help_pt_2/
@@norwich93CMP hey to give you an update. I took apart my sight and it works fine for a little bit. Only problem is my windage knob doesn't have the flat side. It's all round on the inside and I can't get it to work. Any thoughts?
Do you have the tools and could you do a video on disassembly/assembly of the rear elevation pinion/drum?
The rear elevation drum was not designed to be taken apart. The screw was designed to be loosened to adjust the increments properly to the range but not to be removed.
@@norwich93CMP Yes, I know about the adjustments. But the only way to determine if MY pinion has the Breda BMR mark is to remove the drum. There is a set of tool to do that and springs and retainers are available. It may not have been "designed" or contemplated to disassemble it, but it CAN be done. I have read a tutorial on it but would be nice to see it done in video , before I attempt it.......www.m1garandforum.com/forum/steel-warriors/general-garand-diss/15315-rear-sight-elevation-pinion-assembly
If I am simply changing out my rear sight aperture do I need to take the whole assembly apart and off the gun or do I just need to unscrew my windage and elevation knobs
The pinion on the elevation side needs to come out, nothing else. After loosening the elevation nut off the elevation pinion on the right side the pinion should pullout from the left side. The the aperture can be removed and replaced. Reverse the process after you install the new one.
Great video. Any grease or oil on the site before re-assembling?
You can. Just remember oil/grease attracts dirt/dust/grim. After you zero I would only put CLP on the elevation knob and windage knob that come in contact with the ears on the receiver. Also your not going to check underneath the cover much, if at all, or a long period time. If your shoot different kinds of ammo with different bullet weights a lot it would be necessary to zero often, then it would benefit to grease/oil. I only recommend CLP. It doesn't dry up causing glaze over with that plastic-like film, causing seizing up.
norwich93CMP Thanks!!!
@@norwich93CMP I’m UV
Very Very helpful Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you 4 the video.
You bet! Take care.
What does the M stand for on the elevation knob?
Great question, it stands for Meters. It should only have graduations up to 1100 meters and was made for the M14. The M1 Garand is in yards and marked to the number 12.
Well done!
Thank you!
saved me an hour or two...or three. thanks!
Great video! Thanks.
favorite sights.
Very good thankyou
Thank you very much!
This is excellent. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I keep trying to refit this but the right windage knob keeps catching and adjusting the sight aperture elevation when its not suppose too. What the hell?
Sounds like you have to clean all the parts becasue something is gummed up possibly.
@@norwich93CMP Thanks, I ended up replacng the whole thing. Turned out the threading was stripped. Not exactly sure how that happened but when its 60+ years old you can't really be surprised.
Thanks!
You're welcome.
That first screw will not turn for me.
The nut is not designed to come out of the knob. There is a little retaining ring holding it in. Is that screw you refer to which is on the right side of the sight?
Merci
Your welcome Jean!
Very good video!
Thank you!