Carbines, Cal. .30, M1, M1A1, M2, and M3
WAR DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL MANUAL: TM 9-1276
Section I. Introduction
1. Scope
2. Characteristics
3. Difference Between Models
4. Description of Adjustable Rear Sight Assemblies
5. Description of Cartridge
6. Data
7. Forms and Records
Section II. Inspection Prior to Disassembly
8. General
9. Purpose
10. Reports
11. Inspection — General Condition, Operation, and Functioning
12. Operating Inspection, Carbines, cal. .30, M2 and M3
13. Trigger Pull
14. Barrel and Receiver Group
15. Headspace Gauging
16. Magazine
17. Adjustable Rear Sight Assembly
Section III. Tools, Gauges, and Fixtures
18. General
19. Special Tools
Section IV. General Maintenance
20. Scope
21. Allocation of Maintenance Responsibilities
22. General Methods
23. Removal of Rust
24. Removal of Burs from Screw Heads and Working Surfaces
25. Inspection and Replacement of Springs
26. Testing Carbine After Assembly
27. Cleaning and Rust Prevention
28. Rust Preventives and Cleaning Materials
29. Storage and Shipping
Section V. Trigger Housing Group
30. Disassembly
31. Inspection
32. Inspection — Carbine, Cal. .30, M2, and M3
33. Maintenance and Repair
34. Functional Check
Section VI. Operating Slide Assembly
35. Inspection
36. Maintenance and Repair
37. Functional Check
Section VII. Bolt Group
38. Disassembly (fig. 30).
39. Inspection
40. Assembling
41. Functional Check
Section VIII. Front Sight Assembly
42. Disassembly
43. Inspection
44. Maintenance and Repair
45. Assembly
Section IX. Rear Sight Assembly
46. Disassembly
47. Inspection
48. Maintenance and Repair
49. Assembling
Section X. Barrel and Receiver Group
50. Disassembly (fig. 43).
51. Inspection
52. Maintenance and Repair
53. Assembling
Section XI. Stock Group
54. Disassembly
55. Inspection
56. Maintenance and Repair
57. Assembly
Section XII. Magazine Assembly
58. Disassembly
59. Inspection (figs. 68 and 69).
60. Assembly
Section XIII. Equipment
61. Sling (M1, M1A1, and M2)
62. Oiler (except M1A1)
63. M4 Bayonet Knife
64. M8A1 Scabbard
Section XIV. Function Firing and Final Inspection
65. General
66. Function Firing
67. Final Inspection
