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Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The CZ 52 (also known as the vz. 52 in its Czechoslovak military designation) is a semi-automatic pistol designed in the early 1950s by Jan and Jaroslav Kratochvíl for the Czechoslovak military. Manufactured by Ceská Zbrojovka, around 200,000 units were produced between 1952 and 1954. The vz. 52 was intended to replace various foreign and domestic pistols in Czechoslovak military service, and it was chambered for the 7.62×25mm Tokarev cartridge, a standard Soviet round. T …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Springfield Armory M1 Garand Receiver is a key component of one of the most iconic semi-automatic rifles ever produced, designed to handle the powerful .30-06 cartridge. Manufactured by Springfield Armory, this receiver is stamped at the rear with the markings: "U.S. Rifle - CAL. .30 M1 - Springfield Armory - 5397719", indicating its military lineage and authenticity. The receiver itself is constructed from high-quality steel and finished in a durable Parkerized c …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Operating Rod serves a number of critical functions. The handle on it is used to cock the M1 Garand Rifle. When the oprod is released, it pushes the bolt forward to strip and chamber a cartridge. The oprod also serves as a spring guide for the Operating (main) Spring. It also serves as the 'piston', which rides inside the gas cylinder and is thrust rearward during the firing of the weapon, setting in motion the feeding and chambering of a new cartridge. The bolt is mov …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisDirect replacement barrel for the M1 Garand rifle. It has the original G.I. contour and magnesium phosphate finish. Receiver threads are timed, and all milling cuts are made. All M1 Garand barrels are hand-lapped and held to match grade tolerances. Each barrel is .010 short chambered and should be properly headspaced by a qualified gunsmith. These barrels are legal for use in Service Rifle and John C. Garand matches.SpecificationsManufacturer: WinchesterModel: M1 Garand Ba …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisDirect replacement barrel for the M1 Garand rifle. It has the original G.I. contour and magnesium phosphate finish. Receiver threads are timed, and all milling cuts are made. All M1 Garand barrels are hand-lapped and held to match grade tolerances. Each barrel is .010 short chambered and should be properly headspaced by a qualified gunsmith. These barrels are legal for use in Service Rifle and John C. Garand matches.SpecificationsManufacturer: WinchesterModel: M1 Garand Ba …