Lippard Combat NCO Pistol, Caliber .
Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Section I - Pistol, Automatic, Cal. .45, Combat NCO Section II - Diagram and Pictures Section III - Use of Tactical Sights Section IV - Magazine Section V - Disassembly and Assembly Instructions Section VI - Cleaning Section VII - Part Numbers WARNING Care must be exercised to either have the pistol raised or pointed down range when loading. Before firing, the firer must be sure that the bore of the pistol is free from any foreign matter.
Section I. Pistol Automatic, Cal .45 Combat NCO™ 1-1. General. The semiautomatic pistol, caliber .45 acp, Combat NCO™, is recoil operated, magazine fed, self loading hand weapon. It has a hand held point of aim range of 125 yards; an effective range up to 400 yards. It can be used to 650 yards with marksmanship instruction. It has the following characteristics: b. Weight with full magazine…………….. 3.3 pounds. c. Magazine capacity………………………7 rounds. d. Muzzle velocity………………………… 859 feet per second. e.
o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. barrel bushing, slide stop and hammer components. As the firearm heats up the material bleeds into the action as required. Conversely in cold conditions it remains a liquid to provide operational capability. Further, in extreme conditions such as HALO applications the gun can be used immediately without it seizing to the hand by subzero temperature.
z. A patented Accessory Rail can be attached to the frame of the Combat NCO™ to use of additional accessories and remove without screws. 1-2. Combat NCO™ Accessories: a. The Combat NCO™ can be fully silenced and take on multi forms to meet all combat situations. It has a Rifle component configuration. It can be upgraded to the Combat 1911A3 and 1911A4 systems in testing where new ammunition and components will be available if approved for military use. b.
Section II. Diagram and Pictures Fig.
Fig. 2 Optional Nosepiece Component Section III. SIGHTS 3-1. SIGHTS. The Combat NCO™ has multiple faceted Front Sights. There are serrations that are used for deflection of light and a depository of color enhancement for different conditions. A “touch target system” is employed for offensive engagement close firing at distances from point blank to 50 yards and measured distances firing in sight graduations of 220, 295 and 400 yards. (depending on the ammo used and 6 o’clock hold) a.
b. A target estimated to be 220 yards the Rear Sight is dropped down to the first Front Sight notch. Here the trigger is pulled and a target reduced. This applies for the second notch on the Front Sight for 295 yds. You lower the Rear Sight again while holding the target at the same place on the top of the Front Sight blade and pull the trigger. A target deemed to be at 400 yards the Rear Sight is dropped down to the bottom of the Front Sight blade to its Sight base.
3-2. Combat NCO™ SIGHTING SYSTEM: a. The Combat NCO™ is 650 yard tactical weapon. There are no glow in the dark sights. For dim light or a changing light condition simple chalk is used of different colors to compensate. As that condition changes wipe the front sight and you are back to black or change color to another. b. The Combat NCO™ can be called upon to shoot further. In a tactical situation the marksman will learn to call target distances in his mind.
3-3. COVER FIRE. Cover fire is covering the movement of another to a preferred position or, to a position of safety. There is another type of Cover Fire and that is to protect, cover a front, or to augment your fire over another’s position. Your position and location may NOT BE in the line of fire or even engaged. However another part of your unit may be engaged with a superior force where your combined fire can increase a unit’s effectiveness.
Section IV. 7 Round Magazine 4-1. MAGAZINE. The Combat NCO™ 7 round magazines are tempered steel and coated with Teflon to reduce friction and sticking to the hands during cold weather. A special 2 stage spring is used to insure continuous pressure on the rounds throughout the magazine cycle of 7 cartridges. However, the Combat NCO™ using a “touch system” recommends the use of Double Tap or shooting 2 rounds at a time loading or shooting six rounds then jettisoning the magazine.
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Section V. DISSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5-1. DISASSEMBLY OF THE WEAPON. The Lippard Combat NCO™ is a variant of the Browning 1911 model. It has patented and improved parts and components. 1. Remove the magazine. 2. Point the weapon in a safe direction and open the slide; inspect to insure pistol is unloaded. 3. Close the Slide. 4. Place the weapon on manual safe with the hammer cocked. 5. Depress the NosePiece Plug. 6.
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Fig. 8 Field Disassembly 5-2. LUBRICATION OF THE WEAPON. A Lippard Combat NCO™ has fourteen reservoirs for Lubrication. Four on the Slide rails, two on the Frame rails, three inside the Barrel Bushing, 3 on the Slide Stop, and two on the Hammer. On these 14 areas you put recommended Lippard Nickel Anti-seize Mil-A-907E or issue MIL-PRF-14107D until these recesses are filled.
Section VI. CARE AND CLEANING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS 6-1. CLEANING OF THE WEAPON. Cleaning is part of scheduled maintenance and should always begin with an inspection of the weapon system. Begin by field stripping the pistol, as described in para 5-1 on page 11. Use the tools and equipment listed in Table 6-2 to clean and lubricate the pistol. The pistol should be cleaned as soon as possible after firing, and each time it is exposed to field conditions.
the chamber. Change swabs and continue until a swab comes out clean. c. Slide Assembly. 1. Scrub the face of the slide with the small cleaning brush (toothbrush). With a swab or rag dampen with CLP, wipe all outer surfaces. Be sure to remove all primer residue and to clean in and around the exterior of the recoil spring plug. 2. Use CLP to clean the recoil spring guide and helical spring. Keep the shok-buff clean if present, clean and dry. Clean both the interior and exterior of the recoil spring plug. 3.
b. Lightly lubricate all other areas, including the bore and the magazine well. If the pistol has been exposed to salt water, dry it thoroughly, clean, and lubricate as soon as possible. Caution Excessive oil could cause loss of control during firing. c. Prior to loading the pistol, attention should be directed to wiping all visible oil from the bore and exterior areas. 6-3. SAFETY CHECK TESTS. Whenever the Combat NCO™ .45 caliber Pistol is reassembled, perform the below listed safety checks.
Section 7 Part Numbers and Tools No. 1 112 113 114 115 116 117 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 3A1 3A2 3A3 3A4 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 16 Part Barrel NCO .5808-.581 Bushing NCO .582 Bushing NCO .581 Bushing NCO .580 Bushing NCO .579 Bushing NCO .578 Bushing NCO .577 Nose Piece NCO .582 Nose Piece NCO .581 Nose Piece NCO .580 Nose Piece NCO .579 Nose Piece NCO .578 Nose Piece NCO Cmdr .582 Nose Piece NCO Cmdr .581 Nose Piece NCO Cmdr .580 Nose Piece NCO Cmdr .
17 18 19 19A 19B 20 21 26 27 28 288 289 29 30 31 35 36 37 41 42 43 44 441 442 471 45 47 49 50 51 53 54 544 55 56 57 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 Hammer Strut Hammer Strut pin Magazine Cam Ne Bumper Cam Ne Screws Mag Release Ambi Magazine Spring Main spring cap Main spring cap pin Mainspring Housing Mainspring Housing Loop Mains Housing Loop Pin Mainspring Housing pin Main spring cap retainer Plunger spring Recoil Spring 16.
