Specifications

TM 05539-IN
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA 0002 00
DESCRIPTION 0002 00
General
. The M40A3/A5 Sniper Rifle is a bolt action, manually operated, magazine fed, air cooled, shoulder fired
weapon with an optical sight. The closed bolt design of the weapon offers a high degree of accuracy and control while provid-
ing a greater degree of safety. The M40A5 is also equipped with a barrel muzzle break and quickly attachable/detachable
sound suppressor.
NOMENCLATURE 0002 00
1. Left Side
. The left side of the weapon reveals telescope and ring assembly (2), SIMRAD mount (3), optical platform
(4), recoil pad inserts (5), recoil pad (6), swivel bosses (7), trigger guard (8), magazine assembly (9), fiberglass stock
(10), front swivel boss, and accessory rail (1).
2. Right Side
. The right side view of the weapon reveals cheek piece (11), cheek piece screws (12), bolt assembly (13),
safety, barrel (14), swivel bosses (7), bipod assembly (15), bipod pod lock (16), receiver (17), magazine release (18),
and trigger assembly (19).
M40-002
7
6
1
2
3
4
5
8
7
10
9
M40-003
7
7
14
17
16
18
19
12
11
15
13
8