PS Magazine - JANUARY 1978
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 302
JANUARY 1978
The disconnectors and their
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that Lock ³´´ and hoLd ´³³ the barreL
jacket to the receiver³
They're quick and easy to use when
you remove or instaLL the barreL jacket³
OK.
BUt ³³³ when you do instaLL the
barreL, the disconnectors must be aLL
the way in the hoLes on the barreL
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Jacket³ If not, the barreL and jacket can µ
faLL off the gun´
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Best ¸et is to eyebaLL the disconnec¹
tor ring after youºve»Let it sLide home¼
The ring sHouLd be agai½st the base of
the disconnector housing³
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ArMorers and gun¿ers shouLd
eyebaLL the hammer of the guns for
damage before aÀd after use³
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The extractor pin can work out of
its hoLe in the rammer assembLy³
When that happens, the hammer gets
damaged³
So, if you see any burrs or nicks on
the hammer, Â ship the gun off to
support for rePair³
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There are times wÃen your
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machine gun shouLd ¸e aLL chargeÄup
ÅÆÇ and then there are times wheÈ the
charginG system shouLd hang LooseÉ
When the gunÊs stored or not in use,
the barreL extension shouLd ¸e in the
forËard position, with the safety on
Fire (F) setting³ That takes the
pressure (and wear) off the
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and hammer springs³
A
LittLe
PM
and eyebaLLing of the
charginÍ handleÎ housing is helpful,
too³ The Large screË by the retaining
Ï ring must ¸e tight É´³ and the retaining
ring itselÐ shouLd be ÐulLy seated (snug
against the charging mount stud)³
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If the ring is missing, Let your
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