| Title | : | M-1 Garand Technical Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | U.S. Army |
| Release | : | 2016-05-11 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Sports & Outdoors, Books |
| Size | : | 1395863 |
| This manual is a guide for commanders and instructors in presenting instruction and training in the mechanical operation of the M1 rifle. It includes a detailed description of the rifle and its general characteristics; procedures for disassembly and assembly; methods of loading; an explanation of functioning; a discussion of stoppages and immediate action; a description of the ammunition; and instructions on the care and cleaning of both the weapon and ammunition. This manual is organized as follows: Chapter 1. Introduction 1. Purpose and Scope 2. Importance of Mechanical Training 3. Description of the Rifle 4. General Data Chapter 2. Mechanical Training 5. Disassembly and Assembly 6. Clearing the Rifle 7. Disassembly Into the Three Main Groups 8. Disassembly of the Barrel and Receiver Group 9. Assembly of the Barrel and Receiver Group 10. Assembly of the Three Main Groups 11. Test for Correct Assembly Chapter 3. Operation and Functioning 12. Loading the Rifle 13. Unloading the Rifle 14. Loading Rounds Into a Clip 15. Functioning of the Rifle Chapter 4. Stoppages and Immediate Action 16. Stoppages 17. Immediate Action 18. Misfire, Hangfire, and Cookoff 19. Malfunctions Chapter 5. Maintenance 20. General 21. Cleaning Materials, Lubricants, and Equipment 22. Cleaning the Rifle 23. Normal Maintenance 24. Special Maintenance Chapter 6. Ammunition 25. General 26. Description |
