Technical data

TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0029
0029-3
Publications
Operator publications applicable to the equipment log book must accompany the equipment. All log book
entries must be complete and up-to-date including those covering any repairs, replacements, or adjustments
made to the rifle in complying with this section.
AIR FORCE ONLY: When a weapon is deployed or shipped to a repair facility for repairs and is expected to
be returned to the owning organization, ensure a copy of each weapon's AFTO Form 105 is processed in
accordance with guidance in TO 11W-1-10 and is sent with the weapon. The original AFTO Form 105 will
remain with the owning organization.
Documentation
Prepare DA Form 2408-9 (Equipment Control Record) at time of overseas shipment or issue to another stock
record or property book account, in accordance with the provisions of DA PAM 750-8.
Preparation
Process rifles for shipment as required by shipping documents and pertinent regulations.
DISPOSITION
Disqualified rifles which do not qualify for shipment will either be redistributed within the camp, post, or
station, be repaired, or become candidates for overhaul, cannibalization, or other disposition as required by
existing regulations.
GENERAL INSPECTION CRITERIA
WARNING
Before starting an inspection, be sure to clear the weapon. Do not pull the
trigger until the weapon has been cleared. Inspect the chamber to ensure
that it is empty and no ammunition is in position to be chambered.
1. Before inspection, the materiel must be thoroughly cleaned of all grease, dirt, or other foreign matter
that might interfere with its proper function or the use of gages and tools during inspection.
2. Materiel must be free of burrs, rust, or corrosion on functional surfaces.
3. Parts must not be cracked, bent, distorted, or damaged and must be free of detrimental wear or
looseness.
4. Minor defects in metal components do not normally affect their acceptability. For example, scratches
and tool marks are ordinarily of no importance.
5. Inspect finish of metal surface.
a. General. Satisfactory metal surfaces for rifles range from black to light gray. A worn shiny metal
surface is objectionable only when it is capable of reflecting light. No rifle will be rejected unless
exterior parts have a shine. All rear sights must have a dull gray or black finish on all surfaces
that would cause a glare.