Assuming here, that the clip was push onto follower [ with the greater free portion facing down] and the bar resting on top of follower and remaining base of clip protecting the bolt face?
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Assuming here, that the clip was push onto follower [ with the greater free portion facing down] and the bar resting on top of follower and remaining base of clip protecting the bolt face?
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jjrothWA... You are correct. With the modified clip inserted into the receiver with the cross pin in the 'high' position ,the clip will hold the bolt open and protect the face of the retracted bolt. When inserted with the pin in the 'low' position the bolt will close and the rifle can be used for 'dry fire' training. It will allow the bolt to be run forward and rearward by hand without ejecting the clip. The need for this modified clip went away with the adoption of shorter cleaning rods. Training was done by using a clip with a block of wood fitted to allow the clip to remain un-drilled. The clip with the block of wood looks like a SLED, but will not feed ammo.
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Darn it, missed 50%!
Should have known about this when I purchased my M1 fromDCM is "83".
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