Springfield Armory M1A Instructions Manual
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MUZZLE PROTECTOR
Springfield Armory strongly suggests their muzzle protector, [see figure 8],
as a useful addition to M1A storage. NOTE: Not available for muzzle brake
equipped M1A rifles. This low cost cover not only keeps dirt, moisture and
particulate matter from damaging the rifle bore, but also protects the front
sight, bayonet lug and flash suppressor from “dings” and mild shock.
A clean, dry area, secure from children’s curiosity, is ideal for safe
storage of your M1A rifle. Always use a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/5858/93979/w64_springfield_m1a_d-25.png "Page 26
MUZZLE PROTECTOR
Springfield Armory strongly suggests their muzzle protector, [see figure 8],
as a useful addition to M1A storage. NOTE: Not available for muzzle brake
equipped M1A rifles. This low cost cover not only keeps dirt, moisture and
particulate matter from damaging the rifle bore, but also protects the front
sight, bayonet lug and flash suppressor from “dings” and mild shock.
A clean, dry area, secure from children’s curiosity, is ideal for safe
storage of your M1A rifle. Always use a...")
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DISASSEMBLY
After the rifle is unloaded, remove the magazine and close the bolt prior to
disassembly. To do this, pull back on the operating rod handle and allow
the bolt to go forward [see figure 12].
To remove the trigger housing group place the rifle upside down with barrel
pointing away from you. Grasp the forend with your left hand. Grasp the
rear of the trigger guard with the thumb and forefinger of your right hand
and pull upward and outward until the mechanism is released. Lift out
the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/5858/93979/w64_springfield_m1a_d-28.png "Page 29
DISASSEMBLY
After the rifle is unloaded, remove the magazine and close the bolt prior to
disassembly. To do this, pull back on the operating rod handle and allow
the bolt to go forward [see figure 12].
To remove the trigger housing group place the rifle upside down with barrel
pointing away from you. Grasp the forend with your left hand. Grasp the
rear of the trigger guard with the thumb and forefinger of your right hand
and pull upward and outward until the mechanism is released. Lift out
the...")
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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...")
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/5858/93979/w64_springfield_m1a_d-31.png "Page 32
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 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 and instruction manuals are available from Springfield, Inc.
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 until the tang of the firing pin clears the bridge. Guide the left locking lug of the bolt into its groove in the left slide of the receiver. Lower the right locking lug on its bearing surface and slide the bolt halfway to the rear.31 Fig. 19 BOLT EXPLODED VIEWThe bolt should NOT be disassembled. It does NOT require internal cleaning. To disassemble the bolt requires a special re-assembly tool. Any problems with the bolt should be dealt with directly by a professional Springfield technician.
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 the bolt roller. Move the operating rod handle to the left until the operating rod guide lug fits into the disassembly notch on the receiver. Then push the operating rod forward until the bolt is closed. REPLACING THE OPERATING ROD SPRING GUIDE Turn the barrel and receiver over so the sights are down and muzzle is to the left. Place the operating rod spring guide with hump up into the operating rod spring, and feed the loose end of the spring into the operating rod. Grasp the spring and guide with the left hand and compress the spring until the hole in the guide can be aligned with the connector lock. Lower the guide and push the connector lock in with your right thumb. ASSEMBLY OF THE THREE MAIN GROUPS Place the barrel and receiver group on a flat surface, sights down. Pick up the stock group and engage the stock ferrule in the barrel band, then lower the stock group onto the barrelled receiver group. Open the trigger guard and place the trigger housing group straight down into the stock, making sure that the guide rib on the trigger housing group enters the slot in the receiver. Place the buttplate of the rifle on the left thigh, sights to the left, insuring the trigger guard has cleared the trigger. With the palm of your right hand, firmly strike the trigger guard fully engaging it to the receiver. 32
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
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.