Manual

NOTE TO LEFT HANDED SHOOTERS

The M1A was designed to be operated and fired right handed. That's the way Uncle Sam wanted it and that's the way

instructions on use were given. If you are left handed and normally shoot left handed take the time to practice using the

M1A right handed. If this does not work for you, you must develop safe handling procedures that work for you.

OPERATION OF THE

SAFETY

When the hammer is cocked the gun may be

placed on "SAFE". To do this press firmly on the

safety lever until it snaps rearward into the trigger

guard to put the safety "ON" [see figure 1]. When

the safety is "ON" the trigger cannot be depressed

because the trigger is blocked and the hammer is

locked in place.

Fig. 1

Always wear eye and ear protection when

using any firearm. Safety and instruction

manuals are available from Springfield, Inc.

SAFETY

LEVER

SAFETY PLACED IN THE “SAFE” OR “ON” POSITION