M-1 Carbine Manual

Carbines, Cal. .30, M1, M1A1, M2, and M3WAR DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL MANUAL: TM 9-1276Section I. Introduction1. Scope2. Characteristics3. Difference Between Models4. Description of Adjustable Rear Sight Assemblies5. Description of Cartridge6. Data7. Forms and RecordsSection II. Inspection Prior to Disassembly8. General9. Purpose10. Reports11. Inspection — General Condition, Operation, and Functioning12. Operating Inspection, Carbines, cal. .30, M2 and M313. Trigger Pull14. Barrel and Receiver Group15. Headspace Gauging16. Magazine17. Adjustable Rear Sight AssemblySection III. Tools, Gauges, and Fixtures18. General19. Special ToolsSection IV. General Maintenance20. Scope21. Allocation of Maintenance Responsibilities22. General Methods23. Removal of Rust24. Removal of Burs from Screw Heads and Working Surfaces25. Inspection and Replacement of Springs26. Testing Carbine After Assembly27. Cleaning and Rust Prevention28. Rust Preventives and Cleaning Materials29. Storage and ShippingSection V. Trigger Housing Group30. Disassembly31. Inspection32. Inspection — Carbine, Cal. .30, M2, and M333. Maintenance and Repair34. Functional CheckSection VI. Operating Slide Assembly35. Inspection36. Maintenance and Repair37. Functional CheckSection VII. Bolt Group38. Disassembly (fig. 30).39. Inspection40. Assembling41. Functional CheckSection VIII. Front Sight Assembly42. Disassembly43. Inspection44. Maintenance and Repair45. AssemblySection IX. Rear Sight Assembly46. Disassembly47. Inspection48. Maintenance and Repair49. AssemblingSection X. Barrel and Receiver Group50. Disassembly (fig. 43).51. Inspection52. Maintenance and Repair53. AssemblingSection XI. Stock Group54. Disassembly55. Inspection56. Maintenance and Repair57. AssemblySection XII. Magazine Assembly58. Disassembly59. Inspection (figs. 68 and 69).60. AssemblySection XIII. Equipment61. Sling (M1, M1A1, and M2)62. Oiler (except M1A1)63. M4 Bayonet Knife64. M8A1 ScabbardSection XIV. Function Firing and Final Inspection65. General66. Function Firing67. Final Inspection Read more