Pedersen GY Garand Copy

Published on March 30, 2015
Duration: 10:42

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare Pedersen Model GY rifle, a design by John Pedersen that competed against John Garand for the US service rifle contract. The GY is presented as an improved version of Pedersen's earlier toggle-lock designs and a gas-port evolution of the M1 Garand. The video highlights its distinctive features, rarity, and historical context within the development of the M1 Garand.

Quick Summary

The Pedersen Model GY is a rare semi-automatic rifle designed by John Pedersen as a competitor to the M1 Garand. It features a gas-port operation and distinctive Pedersen design elements like a squared front sight and spiral barrel fluting. Extremely rare, only a few GY models with single-digit serial numbers are known to exist.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction & Auction Context
  2. 00:17John Pedersen vs. John Garand
  3. 00:31Pedersen's Toggle Lock Rifle
  4. 00:39Pedersen's Last Ditch Effort: The GY Model
  5. 01:39Rarity and Production of the GY
  6. 02:02GY as an Improved M1 Garand
  7. 02:41Comparison: Toggle Lock, GY, and Garand
  8. 03:08GY as a Gas Port Gun
  9. 03:51Close Look at the GY Action
  10. 04:03Pedersen-Specific Features on the GY
  11. 05:00Differences from the M1 Garand: Safety
  12. 05:23Cooling Slots on the GY Stock
  13. 05:35Magazine Well Comparison
  14. 05:44Pedersen GY Disassembly
  15. 06:36Action of the GY Alone
  16. 06:47Condition and History of Known GYs
  17. 07:14Follower Mechanism
  18. 07:26Magazine Clip Usage
  19. 07:49Operating Rod Design
  20. 08:23Barrel Carrier and Op Rod Position
  21. 08:39GY vs. GX Models
  22. 09:10Clip Release Control
  23. 09:34Windage and Elevation Adjustment
  24. 09:46Conclusion & Auction Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pedersen Model GY rifle?

The Pedersen Model GY is a rare semi-automatic rifle designed by John Pedersen, intended as an improved version of his earlier toggle-lock designs and a competitor to the M1 Garand. It features a gas-port operation and distinctive Pedersen design elements.

How rare are Pedersen GY rifles?

Pedersen GY and GX rifles are exceptionally rare, with only a handful known to exist. All documented examples have single-digit serial numbers, indicating extremely limited production runs.

What are some distinctive features of the Pedersen GY?

Key features of the Pedersen GY include a squared front sight with a large opening, spiral fluting on the barrel, a knurled drum for rear sight elevation adjustment, and cooling slots on the stock. It also has a lever-style safety on the trigger guard.

How does the Pedersen GY compare to the M1 Garand?

While operating similarly with a rotating bolt, the GY differs from the M1 Garand in its safety mechanism (lever vs. drop-in), follower type (pivoting vs. sliding), and potentially its straight operating rod design. The GY's disassembly also differs.

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