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SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES Visit CHQSOFTWARE.COM ’ IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION May 1954 ORDI 7-101 CHAPTER 3 AUTOMATIC AND SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLES AND CARBINES SECTION I. GENERAL 45. SIMONOV RIFLE The Simonov automatic rifle Ml936 (AVS)’ (fig. 52) was the first automatic and semiautomatic rifle produced by the U. S. S. R. in 7.62-mm caliber. Imperial Russia had previously produced the Federov automatic rifle M1916, in 6.5-mm caliber, but the weapon did not prove successful and very few were manufactured.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES ORDI 7-101 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION May 1954 b. The Tokarev ‘7.62-mm semiautomatic rifle Ml940 (SVT) (fig. 54), as well as the 7.62rmm automatic and semiautomatic rifle Ml940 (AVT)3 (fig. 55), while considerably sturdier than the M1938, still proved rather flimsy for military use. Considerable difficulty was experienced in repair and maintenance of these weapons during World War II, and it is believed that they are no longer standard weapons. FIGURE 54. 7.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES May 1954 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION ORDI 7-101 FIGURE 57. 7.62-MM SEMIAUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE M1940. d. The Tokarev ‘7.62-mm semiautomatic carbine Ml940 was made only in.small numbers. Its weaknesses, with regard to durability, repair, and maintenance, were the same as those of the Tokarev rifles. This carbine is not a standard weapon, and is unlikely to be found in the field. 47. BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF AUTOMATIC AND SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLES Basic characteristics of Soviet ‘7.
Characteristics Weight, w/o bayonet & magazine 8.93 lb. .... w/bayonet & magazine g Table II. Characteristics of 7.62-mm Automatic and Semiautomatic Rifles Semiautomatic Zemiautomatic Automatic Automatic Semiautomatic rifle rifle rifle rifle sniper rifle Ml940 Ml938 Ml936 Ml940 Ml938 8.70 lb. 10.8 lb. Semiautomatic sniper rifle Ml940 8.59 lb. 8.35 lb. 9.52 lb. 9.18 lb. 9.48 lb. 9.24 lb. . .... ..a Length, w/o bayonet 48.6 in. 48.1 in. 48.1 in. 48.1 in. 48.1 in. 48. I in. w/bayonet 59.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES May 1954 -1. 49. IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION ORDI 7-101 This rifle is fitted with a knife-type bayonet. SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml938 (SVT) a. The semiautomatic rifle Ml938 (fig. 53) uses the same type of gas port, gas regula- tor, and operating rod mounted above the barrel as the automatic rifle M1938. b. This rifle is capable of semiautomatic fire only. c. It has a two-piece stock (fig. 58) and two stock bands. - FIGURE 58. TWO-PIECE STOCK OF THE SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE M1938. d.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES ORDI 7-101 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION May 1954 g. The bayonet is shorter than the Ml938 bayonet. 1. The two- or three-baffle muzzle brake is permanently attached (fig. 59). FIGURE 59. SOVIET TWO-BAFFLE MUZZLE BRAKE. 51. AUTOMATIC RIFLE M1940 (AvT) The automatic rifle Ml940 (fig. 55) is identical in appearance to the semiautomatic rifle M1940.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES May 1954 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION ORDI 7-101 (4) The stock of the semiautomatic sniper rifle M1938. 56. SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml940 @VT) a. Although the components of rifles of this model are interchangeable, the weapon will funct7on more satisfactorily with its original components. Each component, as is the case for all Soviet small arms, has been stamped with the serial number of the weapon and, if possible, should be used with that weapon. b.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES ORDI 7-101 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION May 1954 b. The curved ramp, tangent-type rear sight is identical to that of the bolt action rifle M18%l/30. The base for the rear sight also serves as a stop for the cocking sleeve; consequently, the sight leaf hinge pin is loosened and often broken by the shocks which arise from stopping rearward travel of the cocking sleeve. The sight then becomes loose, and inaccuracy results. 62. SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml938 (SVT) a.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES May 1954 , IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION ORDI 7-101 c. This rifle is loaded in the same manner as the United States carbine M2. Insert the loaded magazine from the bottom; pull the bolt back, and release it. As the bolt moves forward, it slides a round out of the magazine and chambers it. The rifle also may be loaded from the top, with five-round clips, without removing the magazine.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES ORDI 7-101 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION May 1954 catch (located on the right side of the bayonet lug) to the left and, at the same time, pulling the cleaning rod forward. The attachments for the cleaning rod are carried in a canvas pouch by each individual soldier. ‘70.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION May 1954 ORDI 7-101 (9) Release the firing pin by holding the bolt handle and jarring the bolt. Cock the bolt by pulling back on the bolt handle. NOTE: No further disassembly of the bolt is necessary for cleaning and oiling. (10) Remove the feedway cover shutter from the receiver grooves by pulling it back along the grooves of the receiver. (11) Separate the stock from the barrel and receiver.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION ORDI 7-101 __~___ _ _ ___-.___ FIGURE 60. REMOVING MAGAZINE FROM TOfCAREV RIFLE. FIGURE 61. MAGAZINE FOR TOKAREV RIFLES. 1954 ~_A_.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES May 1954 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION ORDI 7-101 -~- -- Remove the bolt. Slide the bolt cover forward to give space to press the driving spring rod forward and down sufficiently to release it from the notch in the cover. Slide the cover forward and remove it (fig. 62); at the same time release the driving spring rod slowly, letting it move backward out of the bolt until it stops on the rear of the receiver. Both the operating spring and the guide rod are in two sections.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES ORDI 7-101 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION May 1954 FIGURE 64. REMOVING BOLT AND SLIDE. FIGURE 65. REMOVING BOLT FROM SLIDE. 0) Remove the trigger mechanism. Turn the serrated cover on the rear of the receiver one-quarter turn to the right, and press the detent through the hole in the rear of the receiver (fig. 66). This actuates the trigger group locking bar, which unlocks the trigger mechanism.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION May 1954 -~ - FIGURE 66. R E M O VI NG TR - - ORDI 7-101 I GG E R ME C H A N I S M (STEP 1). FIGURE 67. REMOVING TRIGGER MECHANISM (STEP 2). (9) Remove the operating rod and cylinder. Press the operating rod rearward and at the same time hold the gas cylinder in the forward position over the gas piston. Then remove the gas cylinder to the rear.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION .______. ORDI 7-101 b. c. rifles. May 1954 This rifle is assembled in the reverse order of disassembly. The care and cleaning of this rifle is the same as that required for United States d. Each rifle is furnished with a full-length cleaning rod which is fitted in the stock. accessory pouch (fig. 68) is issued to, and carried by, each rifleman. 6. * i FIGURE 68. ACCESSORY POUCH AND CONTENTS. 75. SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE Ml940 (SVT) M195.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES May 1954 1,DENTIFICATION AND OPERATION ORDI 7-101 (1) Remove the one-piece stock. After the trigger mechanism has been removed as described for the rifle M1938, press the band retaining catch and slide the stock band forward. This permits removal of the two perforated metal guards, which are placed forward of the handguard and stock (fig. 69). This also permits the removal of the handguard (fig. 70).
$J(jT , ’ :T RIFLES AND CARBINES IDENTiFICATION AND OPERATION May 1954 FIGURE 73. REMOVING THE OPERATING ROD l . _.. FIGURE 74. REMOVING THE GAS CYLINDER FIGURE 75. BAYONET AND SCABBARD FOR TOKAREV RIFLES.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES ORDI 76. 7-101 A U T OM IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION . May 1954 ATIC R IFLE Ml940 (A V T) a. Disassembly for this rifle is the same as that for the Ml940 semiautomatic. b. .Assembly for the automatic rifle Ml940 is the same as that for the Ml940 semiautomat&?. C. The care and cleaning of this rifle is the same as that required for United States semi.utomatic rifles. d. The accessories for this rifle are the same as those for the Ml940 semiautomatic. 77.
SOVIET RIFLES AND CARBINES May 1954 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION ORDI 7-101 b. Common malfunctions, their probable cause, and methods of correction are given below. 1. Misfire. 2. Failure to eject. a. Broken firing pin. a. Replace firing pin. b. Insufficient firing pin protrusion. b. Replace firing pin. C. Operating spring becomes weak or broken. C. d. Remcue defective cartridge. a. Broken ejector a. Turn in weapon to Ordnance. b. Dirty receiver. b. Clean weapon. 5.
