M-1 Garand Technical Manual

This manual is a guide for commanders and instructors in presenting instruction and training in the mechanical operation of the M1 rifle. It includes a detailed description of the rifle and its general characteristics; procedures for disassembly and assembly; methods of loading; an explanation of functioning; a discussion of stoppages and immediate action; a description of the ammunition; and instructions on the care and cleaning of both the weapon and ammunition. 


This manual is organized as follows: 


Chapter 1. Introduction 

1. Purpose and Scope 

2. Importance of Mechanical Training 

3. Description of the Rifle 

4. General Data 


Chapter 2. Mechanical Training 

5. Disassembly and Assembly 

6. Clearing the Rifle 

7. Disassembly Into the Three Main Groups 

8. Disassembly of the Barrel and Receiver Group 

9. Assembly of the Barrel and Receiver Group 

10. Assembly of the Three Main Groups 

11. Test for Correct Assembly 


Chapter 3. Operation and Functioning 

12. Loading the Rifle 

13. Unloading the Rifle 

14. Loading Rounds Into a Clip 

15. Functioning of the Rifle 


Chapter 4. Stoppages and Immediate Action 

16. Stoppages 

17. Immediate Action 

18. Misfire, Hangfire, and Cookoff 

19. Malfunctions 


Chapter 5. Maintenance 

20. General 

21. Cleaning Materials, Lubricants, and Equipment 

22. Cleaning the Rifle 

23. Normal Maintenance 

24. Special Maintenance 


Chapter 6. Ammunition 

25. General 

26. Description