M-1 Carbine Manual

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