Springfield Armory M1A Instructions Manual
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REMOVING THE OPERATING ROD
Turn the barrel and receiver group so the sights are up and the muzzle is pointing away from you. Pull back the
operating rod handle until the guide lug in its inside surface is aligned with the disassembly notch on the right side
of the receiver [see figure 17]. Rotate the operating rod upward and outward, then pull it to the rear disengaging it
from the operating rod guide [see figure 18].
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Fig. 18
Fig. 17
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REMOVING THE OPERATING ROD
Turn the barrel and receiver group so the sights are up and the muzzle is pointing away from you. Pull back the
operating rod handle until the guide lug in its inside surface is aligned with the disassembly notch on the right side
of the receiver [see figure 17]. Rotate the operating rod upward and outward, then pull it to the rear disengaging it
from the operating rod guide [see figure 18].
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Fig. 18
Fig. 17
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Safety...")
REMOVING THE OPERATING ROD Turn the barrel and receiver group so the sights are up and the muzzle is pointing away from you. Pull back the operating rod handle until the guide lug in its inside surface is aligned with the disassembly notch on the right side of the receiver [see figure 17]. Rotate the operating rod upward and outward, then pull it to the rear disengaging it from the operating rod guide [see figure 18]. 30 Fig. 18 Fig. 17 Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm. Safety...
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REMOVING THE BOLT
Grasp the bolt roller and, while sliding it forward, lift it upward and outward to the right front with a slight counter-
clockwise rotating motion [see figure 19].
ASSEMBLY OF BARREL & RECEIVER GROUP
REPLACING THE BOLT
Place the barrel and receiver on the table, sights up, muzzle pointing away from you. Hold the bolt by the roller and
locking lug and place the rear of the bolt on the bridge of the receiver, with the firing pin tang pointed down. Turn the
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REMOVING THE BOLT
Grasp the bolt roller and, while sliding it forward, lift it upward and outward to the right front with a slight counter-
clockwise rotating motion [see figure 19].
ASSEMBLY OF BARREL & RECEIVER GROUP
REPLACING THE BOLT
Place the barrel and receiver on the table, sights up, muzzle pointing away from you. Hold the bolt by the roller and
locking lug and place the rear of the bolt on the bridge of the receiver, with the firing pin tang pointed down. Turn the
bolt slightly clockwise...")
REMOVING THE BOLT Grasp the bolt roller and, while sliding it forward, lift it upward and outward to the right front with a slight counter- clockwise rotating motion [see figure 19]. ASSEMBLY OF BARREL & RECEIVER GROUP REPLACING THE BOLT Place the barrel and receiver on the table, sights up, muzzle pointing away from you. Hold the bolt by the roller and locking lug and place the rear of the bolt on the bridge of the receiver, with the firing pin tang pointed down. Turn the bolt slightly clockwise...
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IMPORTANT: Because of the close tolerance of headspace critical to safe function and accuracy, it is imperative that bolts NEVERbe exchanged from rifle to rifle. Never dry fire or pull the trigger when bolt is not completely closed, (out of battery condition), as this could result in serious damage to your rifle. REPLACING OPERATING ROD Holding the operating rod at the handle, place the front end into the operating rod guide, and position the rod so that the recess in the operating rod hump fits over...
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REFERENCE MATERIALS INCLUDED 1. DATM 9-1005 - 223-12 (1963) 2. Zeroing M1 & M1A service rifles by Scott Duff & John Miller. 3. Article on Slam Fire by Wayne FAATZ. If a copy of these articles are missing or additional copies are desired send request to Springfield, Inc., 420 West Main Street, Geneseo, Illinois 61254, with name and address for a free copy. 33 Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm. Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield, Inc.
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LEFTLEFT LEFTLEFT 35 LEFTLEFT LEFTLEFT THE FOUR BASIC SHOOTING POSITIONS Standing Kneeling Sitting Prone
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Be a responsible gun owner. Use it safely, store it securely, and always transfer a gun responsibly and legally. TM Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm. Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield, Inc.