The M1 Garand's Mysterious 7th Round Stoppage
This video delves into a peculiar historical issue with the M1 Garand rifle: a mysterious 7th round stoppage that occurred intermittently in production-line guns, particularly when the top round in the clip was positioned on the right. The content explores the transition from prototype to mass production and the challenges faced by Springfield Armory in resolving this "guns are hard" problem. It references Julian Hatcher's "Book of the Garand" as a source, highlighting the historical and technical aspects of this firearm malfunction.













