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CHAPTER 3. AUTOMATIC AND SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLES AND

CARBINES

SECTION I. GENERAL

Simonov Tokarev

Basic characteristics of automatic and semiautomatic

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II. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS

Automatic rifle Ml936 (AVS)

Semiautomatic rifle Ml938 (SVT) ------------------Semiautomatic rifle Ml940 (SVT) -------------------

Automatic rifle MI949 (A~)--_----~~~~-~~~~-~_~~~_

Semiautomatic sniper rifle Ml938 -----------------Semiautomatic sniper rifle Ml946 ------------------

HI INTERCHANGEABILITY

Automatic rifle Ml936 (AVS) Semiautomatic rifle Ml938 (SVT) -------------------

Semiautomatic rifle Ml940 (SVT) -------------------

Automatic rifle Ml946 Semiautomatic sniper rifle Ml938 -----------------Semiautomatic sniper rifle Ml940 ------------------

IV. AMMUNITION

~mu~~on~-~----~~~--~-------------------~~~~~~

V. SIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Automatic rifle Ml936 (AVS) Semiautomatic rifle Ml936 (SVT) -------------------

Semiautomatic rifle Ml940 (SVT) ------------------Automatic rifle Ml946 (AVT)_- ___________ __________

Semiautomatic sniper rifle Ml938 -----------------Semiautomatic sniper rifle Ml940 ------------------

rifle

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rifles and

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45 46

48 49 50 51 52 53

54 55 56

57 58 59

61 62 63 64 65 66

33 33

35 37 37 38 38 38

39 39 39

40 40 40 40 40

Vl. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Automatic rifle Ml936 (AVS) Semiautomatic rifle Ml938 (SVT) -------------------

Semiautomatic rifle Ml940 (SVT) -------------------

Automatic rifle Ml940 Semiautomatic sniper rifle Ml938 ------------------

Semiautomatic sniper rifle

SECTION VII. MAINTENANCE

Automatic rifle Ml936

Semiautomatic rifle Ml938 Semiautomatic rifle MI946 Automatic rifle Ml940 (AVT) -------------------Semiautomatic sniper rifle Ml938 ---------------Semiautomatic sniper rifle Ml940 ----------------

VIII. MALFUNCTIONS AFFECTING OPERATIONS

Malfunctions___________________________________

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(AVT)-----------------------

Ml940

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(AVS)---------------------

(SVT)----------------(SVT)-----------------

67 40

68 69 70 71 72

76 77 78 52

41 42 42 42

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IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION

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CHAPTER 3

AUTOMATIC AND SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLES AND CARBINES

SECTION I. GENERAL

45. SIMONOV RIFLE

(AVS)’

The Simonov automatic rifle Ml936

rifle produced by the U. S. S. R. in

7.62-mm

(fig. 52) was the first automatic and semiautomatic

caliber.

Imperial Russia had previously produced the Federov automatic rifle M1916, in 6.5-mm caliber, but the weapon did not prove successful and very few were manufactured.

The Simonov rifle Ml936 evidently did not meet requirements either, for it is no longer used in the Soviet Army and has not been encountered in the field.

46.

TOKAREV

G c _;.:s

bel.+‘.q ::

lAVS: 2SVT:

FIGURE 52. 7.62-MM AUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml936 (AVS).

RIFLES AND CARBINES

The Tokarev 7.62-mm semiautomatic rifle Ml938

of Tokarev rifles.

3bsolete

in Soviet and satellite forces.

This model has a two-piece stock and is very lightly built.

(SVT)2

(fig.

53),

FIGURE 53. 7.62-MM SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml938 (SVT).

Avtomaticheskaya Vintovka

Simonova -

Automatic Rifle Simonov.

Samozaryadnaya Vintovka Tokarev - Semiautomatic Rifle Tokarev.

was the first of

It is

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b. The Tokarev

7.62rmm automatic and semiautomatic rifle Ml940

dier than the M1938, still proved rather flimsy for military use.

‘7.62-mm

semiautomatic rifle Ml940 (SVT) (fig.

(AVT)3

(fig.

55),

while considerably stur-

Considerable difficulty was

54),

as well as the

experienced in repair and maintenance of these weapons during World War II, and it is be-

lieved that they are no longer standard weapons.

FIGURE 54. 7.62-MM SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml940 &VT).

FIGURE 55. 7.62-MM AUTOMATIC RIFLE MI940 (AVT).

c. The Tokarev semiautomatic sniper rifles Ml938 (fig. 56) and Ml940 (fig.

57),

because of their flimsy construction and the difficulties experienced in their repair and maintenance, are no longer standard weapons.

These sniper rifles are merely Tokarev semiautomatic rifles Ml938 (SVT) and Ml940 (SVT) which have been specially selected for accuracy and adapted for mounting telescopic sights.

FIGURE 56. 7.62-MM SEMIAUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE M1938.

3AVT:

Avtomaticheskaya Vintovka Tokarev - Automatic

Rifle

Tokarev.

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FIGURE 57. 7.62-MM SEMIAUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE M1940.

The Tokarev

‘7.62-mm

semiautomatic carbine Ml940 was made only

in.small

numbers. Its weaknesses, with regard to durability, repair, and maintenance, were the same as those of the Tokarev rifles.

This carbine is not a standard weapon, and is unlikely to be found in the

field.

47.

BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF AUTOMATIC AND SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLES

Basic characteristics of Soviet ‘7. 62-mm automatic and semiautomatic rifles are presented in table II.

SECTION II. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS

48. AUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml936 a.

The automatic rifle Ml936 (fig.

‘5

capable of either semi- or full-automatic fire.

(AVS)

52),

which has been superseded by the Tokarev series,

It is difficult to field strip and is subject to

malfunction.

The gas port, cylinder, and operating rod are mounted above the barrel and are pro-

r,c;ed

by a handguard.

A gas regulator, with five different apertures, is incorporated in the gas port assem-

blJ zd

may be adjusted by means of a small wrench, without disassembling the rifle.

This rifle is fitted with a large three-baffle muzzle brake.

The detachable, slightly curved magazine has a capacity of fifteen rounds.

The stock is of one-piece design.

The handguard is clamped to the barrel and stock by a perforated sheet-metal guard.

The blade-type front sight, with open guard, may be adjusted for windage by tapping

on the outside of the guard.

i .

The safety is located inside the trigger guard, just to the rear of the trigger.

The tangent rear sight, as found on the rifle

M1891/30,

has no provision for windage

adjustment.

The cleaning rod is secured on the right side of the weapon, between the stock and the

handguard,

by means of three retainers.

Characteristics

Table II. Characteristics of

Automatic

rifle

Ml936

Zemiautomatic

rifle

Ml938

7.62-mm

Semiautomatic

Ml940

Automatic and Semiautomatic Rifles

Automatic

rifle

Semiautomatic

sniper rifle

Ml940

Ml938

Semiautomatic

sniper rifle

Ml940

Weight,

w/o

bayonet

magazine w/bayonet

magazine

Length,

w/o bayonet

w/bayonet Barrel length Magazine capacity Instrumental velocity

at 78 ft.

w/hvy

Rate of fire

(semiautomatic)

Maximum sighting

range

Front sight

Rear sight

Principle of operation Ammunition

8.93 lb.

. . . .

48.6 in.

59.3 in.

24.16 in. 15 rounds 2,519

ball

f. p. s.

30 - 40,

rds. /min.

1,500 meters

Open guard

8.70 lb.

10.8 lb.

48.1 in.

60.84 in. 25 in. 10 rounds 2,519

f. p. s.

rds. /min.

1,500 meters

Hooded post

8.59 lb.

9.48 lb.

48.1 in.

57.1 in.

24.6 in. 10 rounds 2,519

f. p. s.

rds. /min.

1,500 meters

Hooded post

8.35 lb.

9.24 lb.

48.1 in.

57.1 in.

24.6 in. 10 rounds

2,519 f. p. s.

30 - 40

rds. /min.

1,500 meters

Hooded post

9.52 lb.

..a

48.1 in.

60.84 in. 25 in.

10 rounds 2,519

f. p. s.

rds. /min. Iron sights:

500

m. (660 yd. ).

Telescope:

,300

m.(l,430

Hooded post

yd.).

9.18 lb.

. . . .

48. I in.

57.1 in.

24.6 in. 10 rounds 2,519

f. p. s.

rds.

[min.

Iron sights:

100

m. (660 yd.). Telesco e:

,30Om.(l,x30 yd.).

Hooded post

blade

Tangent

Gas

Tangent

Gas

Tangent

Gas

Tangent

Gas

Tangent and

telescope

Gas

Tangent and

telescope

Gas

f’

*7.62-mm

U.S.S.R.,

standard rifle and ground machinegun ammunition.

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This rifle is fitted with a knife-type bayonet.

49.

SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml938 (SVT)

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a. The semiautomatic rifle Ml938 (fig. 53)

tor,

and operating rod mounted above the barrel as the automatic rifle M1938. b. This rifle is capable of semiautomatic fire only.

c. It has a two-piece stock (fig. 58) and two stock bands.

uses the same type of gas port, gas

FIGURE 58. TWO-PIECE STOCK OF THE SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE M1938.

The slightlv curved ten-round magazine is slightlv shorter than the magazine for the

automatic

e. T!I:,

The fl

T!IF

rifle‘M1536.

3,x-l)affle

rlt sig!lt

:‘t ir

M1936. ;ind ha,, 1.0

muzzie brake is permanently attached.

is the protected post type.

sight

is the tangent type, the same as found on the rifles M1891/30

provision for windage adjustment.

I -

regula-

and

The

?.:I ~%t~pt z’l,i!

gj-~!c-.

two

&cl;

bands

1. T::E

rifle

The

ICI or-ty,ye bayonet

.he

bayonet

is cut out on the right side of the two-piece stock for the cleaning rod.

serve

as cleaning rod retainers.

!>a8

a one-piece magazine release.

snfety

is in the trigger guard, at the rear of the trigger.

is generally similar to that of the United States cal.

catch is mounted on the rear of the bayonet grip.

50. SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml940 (SVT) a. The mechanism of the semiautomatic rifle Ml940 (fig. 54) is identical to that of the

M1938.

b. It has a perforated sheet-metal guard forward of the stock and handguard.

c. The one-piece cleaning rod is fitted into the stock under the barrel, and is held in

placeby

a spring catch on the bayonet lug.

d. The

e. The

f. The

stock is of one-piece design. magazine release front sling swivel

is is

the two-piece type. on the left side of the rifle and is integral with the front band.

30 rifle

The

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The bayonet is shorter than the Ml938 bayonet.

The two- or three-baffle muzzle brake is permanently attached (fig. 59).

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FIGURE 59. SOVIET TWO-BAFFLE MUZZLE BRAKE.

51.

AUTOMATIC

RIFLE M1940 (AvT)

The automatic rifle Ml940 (fig. 55) is identical in appearance to the semiautomatic rifle M1940.

A notch has been cut into the right side of the stock, at the trigger guard opening, in

a position that will permit the safety lever to swing to the right for automatic fire.

52. SEMIAUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE Ml938

This model (fig. 56) is the same as the semiautomatic rifle Ml938 except that the barrel has been more carefully machined, and the receiver has been drilled and tapped to attach the telescope.

53. SEMIAUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE Ml940 This model (fig, 57) is the same as the semiautomatic rifle Ml940 except that the barrel has

been more carefully machined, and the receiver has been drilled and tapped to attach the telescope.

SECTION III. INTERCHANGEABILITY

54. AUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml936 (AVS)

Interchangeability of parts for this model has not been established.

The action, however, is

subject to malfunction and it is believed that changing of components will increase stoppages.

55. SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml938 @VT)

functTon

Although the components of rifles of this model are interchangeable, the weapon will

more satisfactorily with the original components.

Each component has been stamped

with the serial number of the weapon and, if possible, should be used with that weapon.

The following component parts from other models of Tokarev rifles can be used on

the

rTfle

M1938:

(1) The bolt, bolt slide, bolt cover, trigger and hammer group, operating rod, and

gas cylinder from any of the 7.62-mm Tokarev models. (2) The bayonet of the rifle M1940. (3) The magazines of any of the

‘7.62-mm

Tokarev models.

NOTE:

Because of variations in manufacture, some magazines may not function

as well as others.

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(4) The stock of the semiautomatic sniper rifle M1938.

56. SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml940 @VT) a.

funct7on

Although the components of rifles of this model are interchangeable, the weapon will

more satisfactorily with its original components.

Each component, as is the case for all Soviet small arms, has been stamped with the serial number of the weapon and, if possible, should be used with that weapon.

The following component parts from other models of Tokarev rifles can be used on

the

x?fle

M1940:

(1) The bolt, bolt slide, bolt cover, trigger and hammer group, operating rod, and

gas cylinder from any of the 7.62-mm Tokarev models. (2) The bayonet of the rifle M1938. (3) The stock of the automatic rifle (4) The magazine of any 7.62-mm Tokarev model. (See note, par.

MldO

and the semiautomatic sniper rifle M1940.

555(3).

)

57. AUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml940 (AVT) The interchangeability of component parts for this model has not been established.

58. SEMIAUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE Ml938 a.

Interchangeability is the same as for the semiautomatic rifle Ml938 described ln para-

graph 55.

The telescope and mount for the sniper rifle Ml940 apparently can be used on this

rifle.

59. SEMIAUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE Ml940 a.

Interchangeability is the same as for the semiautomatic rifle Ml940 described in

paragraph 56.

The telescope and mount for the sniper rifle Ml938 apparently can be used on this

rifler

SECTION IV.

AMMUNlTION

60. AMMUNITION The ammunition used in the semiautomatic and automatic rifles is the same as that used in

the bolt action rifles and carbines.

See section IV, chapter 2, for a description of the ammu-

nition.

SECTION V. SIGHTING EQUIPMENT

61. AUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml936 (AVS) a.

The base of the open guard, blade-type front sight is a band; an extension of the band,

below the barrel, serves to mount the bayonet.

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The curved ramp, tangent-type rear sight is identical to that of the bolt action rifle

M18%l/30.

The base for the rear sight also serves as a stop for the cocking sleeve; conse-

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quently, the sight leaf hinge pin is loosened and often broken by the shocks which arise from

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stopping rearward travel of the cocking sleeve.

The sight then becomes loose, and inaccuracy

results.

62. SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml938 (SVT) a.

The front sight is a hooded post-type sight, dovetailed into a sight base which is an

integral part of the barrel extension; the barrel extension assembly screws onto the muzzle

of the barrel.

The curved ramp, tangent-type rear sight is similar to that of the bolt action rifle

M18fi/30.

It is attached to the barrel just forward of the receiver.

63. SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml940 (SVT)

The front and rear sights of the semiautomatic rifle Ml940 are identical to the front and rear sights of the semiautomatic rifle M1938.

64. AUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml940 (AVT)

Front and rear sights are identical to the sights of the semiautomatic rifle M1940.

65. SEMIAUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE MI938 a.

Front and rear iron sights are identical to those on the rifle M1938. It is believed

that

The

iron sights can be used up to 900 meters (990 yards) with the telescope attached.

The telescope for this rifle may be identical to the MI940 optical sight used on the

snip& rifle M1940.

The telescope mount is apparently interchangeable with that of the sniper

rifle M1940.

66. SEMIAUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE Ml940

mati:

rifle M1940.

The front and rear iron sights of this weapon are identical to those of the

They may be used for ranges up to 900 meters (990 yards), without re-

semiauto-

moving the telescope.

The telescope Ml940 used on the sniper rifle Ml940 is believed to be the same as the

PU tslescope shown in figure 27, which is used on the sniper rifle

M1891/30. Soviet docu-

ments show the two telescope nomenclatures; however, the appearance and characteristics of the telescopes identified variously as for the sniper rifle Ml940 is not interchangeable with that of the sniper rifle

“MI940”

and “PU” are identical.

The telescope mount

M1891/30.

NOTE: Characteristics of the PU telescope are shown in paragraph 24b.

SECTION VI. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

67.

AUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml936 (AVS)

Rotate the safety forward until it rests

agai&

Set the safety with the thumb of the right hand.

the trigger.

positTon

Place the change lever in the upper position for semiautomatic fire, and in the lower

for automatic fire.

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c. This rifle is loaded in the same manner as the United States carbine M2. Insert the loaded magazine from the bottom; pull the bolt back, and release it. ward, it slides a round out of the magazine and chambers it.

The rifle also may be loaded from the top, with five-round clips, without removing the magazine. pull the bolt back, insert the rounds, then allow the bolt to slide forward. rearward. the setting of the change lever.

The rifle is then ready for either semiautomatic or automatic fire, depending on

Before squeezing the trigger, observe all safety precautions

As the bolt moves for-

To load in this manner,

Turn the safety

used when firing United States rifles. After the last shot, the bolt remains open.

NOTE

1: Care should be taken in loading the magazine to make certain that the rim of

each round is placed forward of the preceding round.

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NOTE 2: A loaded weapon may be accidentally discharged by a jolt.

This is due to the peculiar construction of the sear and sear spring, and the failure of the designer to provide the necessary safety features.

d. Unload the weapon as follows:

(1) Place the rifle on safe. (2) Press the magazine release forward and remove the magazine. (3) Open the bolt and extract the cartridge from the chamber. (4) After inspecting the chamber, release the bolt.

To remove the bayonet, place the rifle stock on the ground and, grasping the rifle in

the

a?ea

of the gas cylinder with one hand and the bayonet with the other hand, pull the bayonet up until it stops; then force the bayonet outward, swing it downward to the stop, pull the handle forward, and remove the bayonet from the rifle.

f .

Remove the cleaning rod by pulling the head of the cleaning rod away from the rifle,

and withdrawing the rod with a forward motion.

58. SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml938 (SVT)

The safety is set by rotating it downward into a vertical position behind the trigger.

This rifle is loaded in the same manner as the Ml936

4-s been inserted, swing the safety to the left, pull the bolt back and release it. ‘s

now ready to fire.

riring United States rifles.

Before squeezing the trigger, observe all safety precautions used in

The bolt will remain open after the last round has been fired.

Simonov.

After the magazine

The weapon

c. To unload the rifle, place the rifle on safe (swing the safety into vertical position in

line

with

the trigger); press the magazine catch forward, and at the same time remove the magazine; pull the bolt back and extract the cartridge.

After inspecting the chamber, release

the bolt.

To remove the bayonet, press the catch found on the left side of the bayonet handle to

the

rTght,

and at the same time push the bayonet forward and remove it.

When the bayonet is

not mounted on the rifle, it is carried in a scabbard attached to the soldier’s belt.

To remove the cleaning rod, press the catch at the rear end, and push it forward.

PullThe

catch to the side and then remove the rod with a rearward motion.

69. SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml940 (SVT) The operating instructions for the semiautomatic rifle Ml940 are the same as those for the

Ml938 semiautomatic, except that the cleaning rod is removed by pressing the cleaning rod

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catch (located on the right side of the bayonet lug) to the left and, at the same time, pulling

the cleaning rod forward.

by each individual soldier.

‘70.

AUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml940 (AVT)

The operating instructions for the automatic rifle Ml940 are the same as those for the semiautomatic rifle M1940, except that the safety is SO constructed as to permit movement to the right for full automatic fire, in addition to the safety and semiautomatic positions found on the

Ml940 semiautomatic.

71. SEMIAUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE Ml938 The operating instructions for this rifle are the same as those for the Ml938 semiautomatic.

For operating instructions concerning the telescope, see section V of this chapter.

72. SEMIAUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE Ml940 The operating instructions for this rifle are the same as those for the semiautomatic rifle

M1940.

For the telescope, see section V of this chapter.

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The attachments for the cleaning rod are carried in a canvas pouch

SECTION VII. MAINTENANCE

73. AUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml936 (AVS) a.

The following instructions are given for the disassembly of the rifle:

Set the rifle on safe.

(1)

Remove the magazine.

(2j

Make certain the rifle is not loaded.

(3)

Remove the bayonet.

(4)

Remove the cleaning rod.

(5)

To remove the change lever (which also serves as a receiver pin), make certain

(6)

the bolt is in the forward position. lifting up on the rear portion and pushing it forward. with the right hand and pull it out; at the same time rotate it upward and backward ninety degrees. as the bolt cover is under the tension of the operating spring.

Remove the bolt cover by pressing on the forward part of the bolt cover with the

(7)

left thumb; at the same time lift the rear part of the cover with the right hand and pull it rearward about three-fourths of an inch.

it from the rifle, along with the operating spring.

Remove the bolt by pulling it to the extreme rear position, then upward.

(8)

NOTE: When the bolt is removed from the rifle the firing pin is always cocked.

Care should be taken to prevent the release of the firing pin, in order to avoid pinching the fingers between the bolt body and the firing pin catch.

Pull the lever to the right and remove it; however, use caution,

Move the operating spring cover forward by

Grasp the change lever

Then lift it up and remove

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Release the firing pin by holding the bolt handle and jarring the bolt. Cock the

(9)

bolt by pulling back on the bolt handle. NOTE: No further disassembly of the bolt is necessary for cleaning and oiling.

Remove the

(10)

along the grooves of the receiver.

Separate the stock from the barrel and receiver. Hold the trigger guard up and

(11)

unscrew the rear guard screw. screw from loosening, becomes disengaged. Remove the screw and separate the barrel and receiver from the stock.

To separate the handguard from the barrel, remove the pins and push the

(12)

guard forward.

Assembly is accomplished in the reverse order of disassembly.

Make certain the forward end of the trigger mechanism is under the sear nose.

(1)

If the rear guard screw catch does not seat properly, unscrew it until it jumps

(2)

into place; then tighten the screw.

Check the trigger mechanism to see that it is properly assembled, by squeezing

(3)

the trigger; this action should depress the sear nose. After releasing the trigger, the sear ing

paw1

Place the bolt in the receiver.

(4)

of the left hand and the firing pin stop with the index finger; at the same time hold the rear portion of the bolt with the thumb of the right hand, and pull the bolt handle back with the index finger until the bolt stops are depressed into the sides of the bolt; then place the bolt in the receiver.

feedway

nose

of the sear lever is depressed with the finger, the sear should rise.

cover shutter from the receiver grooves by pulling it back

Make sure the spring catch, which prevents the

should rise.

When the trigger is squeezed and the disconnect-

First, depress the bolt handle stop with the thumb

hand-

Move the bolt forward.

(5)

Set the bolt cover in position and assemble the pin (change lever).

(6)

c. The

plexand

cleaning rod are carried in an accessory pouch by each individual rifleman, as is the case with

the accessories for the rifle M1940.

74. SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml938 (SVT) a.

care and cleaning of this rifle is extremely important because the rifle is of

fragile construction.

Each rifle is equipped with a one-piece cleaning rod. The oil can and attachments for

Disassembly of this rifle is almost identical to that of the M1940.

Set the rifle on safe.

Remove the magazine (figs. 60 and 61).

(2)

Make certain the rifle is not loaded.

(3)

Remove the bayonet.

(4)

Remove the cleaning rod.

(5)

Wear and breakage of parts are common causes of malfunctions.

com-

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FIGURE 60. REMOVING MAGAZINE FROM TOfCAREV RIFLE.

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FIGURE 61.

MAGAZINE FOR

TOKAREV

RIFLES.

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Remove the bolt.

Slide the bolt cover forward to give space to press the driving

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spring rod forward and down sufficiently to release it from the notch in the cover. Slide the cover forward and remove it (fig. 62); at the same time release the driving spring rod slowly, letting it move backward out of the bolt until it stops on the rear of the receiver. two sections.

Grasp the forward section with one hand and the rear section with

the other hand. and compress the two sections.

compressed (fig. 63). upward to remove it (fig. 64).

Both the operating spring and the guide rod are in

Remove them while they are

Pull the bolt back almost to the rear, and then move it

Grasp the bolt with the thumb and index finger,

and lift it out of the bolt slide (fig. 65).

FIGURE 62. REMOVING BOLT COVER.

FIGURE 63. REMOVING DRIVING SPRING.

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FIGURE 64. REMOVING BOLT AND SLIDE.

FIGURE 65. REMOVING BOLT FROM SLIDE.

Remove the trigger mechanism.

receiver one-quarter turn to the right, and press the detent through the hole in the rear of the receiver (fig. 66). which unlocks the trigger mechanism. receiver by a small spring on the underside of the stock (fig. 67). split screw on the side of the stock, just forward of the magazine opening.

butt of the two-piece stock can now be removed.

Remove the forestock and handguard.

(8)

bands forward.

remove the handguard and forestock.

Separate perforated metal cover by pushing it rearward, then

Turn the serrated cover on the rear of the

This actuates the trigger group locking bar,

The mechanism is then forced out of the

Depress the stock band catch and slide the

Remove the

The

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FIGURE 66. REMOVING TRIGG ER MECHANISM (STEP 1).

FIGURE 67. REMOVING TRIGGER MECHANISM (STEP 2).

(9) Remove the operating rod and cylinder.

Press the operating rod rearward and at the same time hold the gas cylinder in the forward position over the gas piston.

Then remove the gas cylinder to the rear.

Slide the operating rod forward

until it is clear of the receiver and remove the operating rod spring and plunger.

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This rifle is assembled in the reverse order of disassembly.

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c. The care and cleaning of this rifle is the same as that required for United States

rifles.

Each rifle is furnished with a full-length cleaning rod which is fitted in the stock.

accessory pouch (fig. 68) is issued to, and carried by, each rifleman.

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FIGURE 68. ACCESSORY POUCH AND CONTENTS.

75. SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml940 (SVT) Disassembly for the semiautomatic rifle Ml940 is the same as that for the rifle

M195.

with the following exceptions:

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Remove the one-piece stock.

(1)

described for the rifle M1938, press the band retaining catch and slide the stock band forward. This permits removal of the two perforated metal guards, which are placed forward of the handguard and stock (fig. 69). removal of the handguard (fig. 70). Then remove the screw from the right side

of the stock, just forward of, and above, the magazine opening (fig. 71). Sepa-

rate the stock from the barrel and receiver assembly (fig. 72).

To remove the operating rod of the Ml940 (fig. 73), pull the rod to the rear and

(2)

grasp the end of the operating rod plunger, which protrudes from the receiver

just above the breech. pull the operating rod forward until its rear end clears the rear sight base; then pull it to the side and back out of the gas cylinder. which is under the pressure of the operating rod spring, should be slowly released and removed, along with the operating rod spring. then be pulled to the rear and removed (fig, 74).

The assembly of this rifle is the same as that of the rifle Ml938 with the exception of

the stock and operating rod assembly, which is described in a(1) and (2) above.

NOTE: Care should be exercised to make certain that the trigger mechanism is prop-

erly assembled to the receiver.

it against the stock and into the catch; if it is not properly connected it will loosen and fall out.

Maintain a firm grasp on the operating rod plunger and

AND OPERATION

After the trigger mechanism has been removed as

This also permits the

The operating rod plunger,

The gas cylinder can

Considerable pressure is required to force

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c. The care and cleaning of this rifle is the same as that required for United States rifles.

Each rifle is furnished with a one-piece cleaning rod which is fitted in the stock. An accessory pouch (fig. 68) is carried by each rifleman. each rifle, as shown in figure 75.

A bayonet and scabbard is issued with

FIGURE 69. REMOVING THE TOP BARREL JACKET.

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AND OPERATION

FIGURE 73. REMOVING THE OPERATING ROD

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FIGURE 74. REMOVING THE GAS CYLINDER

FIGURE 75.

BAYONET AND SCABBARD FOR TOKAREV RIFLES.

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76. AUTOMATIC RIFLE a.

Disassembly for this rifle is the same as that for the Ml940 semiautomatic.

b. .Assembly

for the automatic rifle Ml940 is the same as that for the Ml940

Ml940

(AVT)

mat&?.

C. The care

and

cleaning of this rifle is the same as that required for United States

semi.utomatic rifles.

The accessories for this rifle are the same as those for the Ml940 semiautomatic.

77. SEMIAUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE Ml938 a.

Disassembly of the semiautomatic sniper rifle Ml938 is the same as that for the

semi&tomatic rifle M1938, with the following exceptions:

(1) The telescope sight base is removed by punching out the pin with the point of a

cartridge.

Slide the base rearward and remove it.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the telescope sight base before the firing

mechanism can be removed.

(2) To remove the telescope from the base, remove the clamp screws; swing the

clamp out of position, and remove the telescope.

This rifle is assembled in the same manner as the M1938.

c. The care and cleaning of this rifle is the same as that required

exceit

that the telescope will not be disassembled.

Care must be exercised in the handling of

ior

the telescope sight to prevent breakage and the disturbing of the settings.

the rifle

semiauto-

K-1 33b,

The accessories for this rifle are the same as those for the

M1938.

78. SEMIAUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE Ml940 a.

The disassembly will be conducted in the same manner as that for the

rifle-Ml940 except that the removal of the telescope sight base will be the same as that

semiautorr-?tic

Us.-

scribed for the semiautomatic sniper rifle M1938.

The semiautomatic sniper rifle Ml940 is assembled in the same manner as the semi-

automatic rifle M1940.

The care and cleaning of this rifle is the same as that required for the United States

semi’iutomatic

the

s%miautomatic

rifles.

The accessories for the semiautomatic sniper rifle Ml940 are the same as those for

rifle M1940.

SECTION VIII. MALFUNCTIONS AFFECTING OPERATIONS

79. MALFUNCTIONS a.

Stoppages are sometimes caused by improper assembly or improper loading of magazines. They may also be due to dirt, breakage of parts, or defective ammunition. When a stoppage occurs, check the weapon, cock the weapon, and fire again.

If the weapon fails to

fire, take corrective action.

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b. Common malfunctions,

below.

Malfunction

1. Misfire.

2. Failure to eject.

IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION

their

probable cause,

and methods of correction are given

Probable cause

Broken firing pin.

Insufficient firing

Replace firing pin.

pin protrusion.

Operating spring be-

Replace operating

comes weak or broken.

Defective primer.

Broken ejector

Dirty receiver.

Remcue

Turn in weapon to

Clean weapon.

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spring.

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3. Failure to extract.

4. Failure of bolt to

completely.

5. Failure of cartridge to enter chamber.

Clogged gas port.

Insufficient oil Worn or broken

extractor.

b.C.Broken extractor

spring.

Dirty extractor re-

cess or chamber.

Weak operating spring.

Dirty receiver grooves.

Magazine fouled or

dented.

Follower spring

broken.

Clean weapon.

Oil weapon.

Replace extractor.

Replace extractor

spring.

Clean weapon.

Replace operating

spring.

Clean weapon. Replace magazine.

Replace magazine.

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