1ROTCR Pam 350-1

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
HEADQUARTERS, FIRST ROTC REGION
Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28307

US RIFLE CALIBER .30 M1903 Manual of Arms

PREFACE

		Para
PREFACE
SECTION I:	INTRODUCTION
	Purpose and Scope	1
	Definition	2
	General Data	3
SECTION II:	DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
	General	4
	Clearing	5
	Magazine Spring and Follower	6
	Bolt	7
SECTION III:	THE SOLDIER WITH ARMS
	General	8
SECTION IV:	MANUAL OF ARMS FOR THE RIFLE
	Rules Governing Execution of Manual of Arms	9
	Order Arms	10
	Trail Arms	11
	Sling Arms	13
	Port Arms	14
	Present Arms	15
	Inspection Arms	17
	Right Shoulder Arms	19
	Parade Rest	23
	Left Shoulder Arms	26
	Rifle Salute	29
	Inspection Arms from Sling Arms	31
	Stack Arms	32
	Take Arms	33
SECTION V:	CARE AND CLEANING
	General	34
	Normal Maintenance	35
	Cleaning	36
		Plate
APPENDIX A:	ILLUSTRATED MANUAL OF ARMS	1-11
APPENDIX B:	ILLUSTRATION OF THE M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, M1903A4	12

PREFACE

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND M1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE

The .30 Model 1903 rifle was adopted by teh UNited States in 1903. This rifle is commonly know as the "03" Springfield since it was first manufactured at the Springfield Arsenal, Springfield, Massachusetts. It is correctly titles the "US Magazine Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903."

Interest in a Springfield type rifle begam immediatly after the Spanish-American War. The Ordnance Department examined several caputured rifles used by the Spanish in Cuba. The rifles used by the Spanish were designed by the German arms firm--Mauser. As a resultof examination, the Ordnance Depatment became convinced of the supiority of the Mauser Model 98 action over the then standard US Army rifle, the "Krag-Jogensen." The US Government paid the German form of Mauser $200,000 for the manufacturing rights on the design.

The M1903 was originally chambered for a blunt-nose bullet of 220 grains weight (caliber .30, M1903). This rifle design was issued to troops in 1904 and 1905. At about the same time, the Germans developed and introduced the "spitzer" pointed bullet. The M1903 was redesigned to accept this bullet. The cartidge with this bullet enetered service as the cartridge, ball, caliber .30, Model of 1906. The combination of rifle and cartridge have come to be known as the "30-06."

Eight different versions of the M1903 were manufactured. Five different versions were designed primarily for military use. The major military models were the M1903, M1903A1, M1903A2, M1903A4 (Sniper's>. Before production ceased in 1942, more than 4,000,000 Springfield rifles had been turned out.

The M1903 quickly gained a reputation as as extremely accurate rifle. Withe the elaf sight, the possible range graduations extended to 2,350 yards, well over a mile! The leaf sight in the down position has an open "U" called a battle sight set for 530 yards. During World War I, SGT Alvin York, a member of the 82d Infantry Division, gained famenot only for himself, but also for the "Springfield," using his skill as a sharpshooter in winning the Congressional Medal of Honor. During the intervening years between World Wars I and II, the M1903 special target rifle or match weapon enchanced the rifle's reputation for accuracy.

During the 1920's, the US Rifle, caliber .30, M1903A2, was produced. This was not a shoulder weapon, but a subcaliber rifle used in various artillery pieces.

The US Rifle, caliber .30, M1903A3, was introduced on 21 May 1942. It was a redesign og the M1903A1, devised to facilitate mass production. The principal and most obvious differences lay in the adoption of an aperture sight instead of a leaf sight. The aperture sight was mounted on the rear of the receiver, and not on top of the barrel. Other changes were the number of grooves in the barrel and the use of steel stampings for certain parts.

A military sniper's version of the "03" was produced and called the US Rifle, caliber .30, M1903A4 (sniper's). This weapon was fitted with a permanently mounted telescope sight block. The telescope sight M73N1 (commercially know as the Model M330C) was manufactured by the W. R. Weaver Company of El Paso, Texas. It was this version of the M1903 that was the last to see combat during the Korean Conflict, 1950-1953.

Since the Korean Conflict, this rifle has gained wide popularity among this country;s hunters. Today, many sporterized version of the "03" can be found in the hands of the nation's deer hunters. In addition, some large-bore rifle match contestants use match versions in competition. To paraphrase a famous soldier's farewell words: "The '03' like any other old soldier will never die, but just slowly fade away."

Training
MANUAL of ARMS
M1903

The words "he," "his," and "himself" in this pamphlet are intended to include both the masculine and feminine genders.

SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

PURPOSE AND SCOPE.
1. This pamphlet provides guidance for First ROTC Region in the conduct of the manual of arms for the M1903 caliber .30 rifle. This manual will be used in conjuction with FM 22-5, Nov 71, Drill and Ceremonies, to provide complete guidance for:
  1. Methods of instructing drill.
  2. Teaching techniques.
  3. Individual and unit drill
  4. Ceremonial drill
  5. Manual of arms for infantry weapons.
2. Designed basically for the Army ROTC cadet, the procedures prescribed herein are intended to conform as closely as possible to the most current Army drill procedures. This will serve as a basis for continuity between instruction received by the Junior ROTC cadet, the Senior ROTC cadet, and active Army units.
3. With the view toward maintaining consistency throughout First ROTC Region, the proedures prescribed in this publication will be adhered to as closely as possible.
Definition. The US Rifle caliber .30, M1903 is a lightweight, manually operated, bolt-action, magazine-fed, breech-loading shoulder weapon.
General Data.
1. Weight - 8.69 lbs.
2. Length - 43 in.
3. Magazine Capacity - 5 rounds.
4. Sights
  - Front - Fixed blade
  - Rear - Adjustable leaf with aperature; notched battle sight.
  - M1903A3 - Ramp
SECTION II.

DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
General.
1. The individual cadet is authorized to disassemble his weapon to the extent described below. The amount of disassembly he is permitted to perform without supervision is adequate for normal maintenance and cleaning.
2. The rifle has been designed to be taken apart and put together easily. No force is needed if it is disassembled and assembled correctly.
CLEARING.
1. The first step in handling any weapon is to clear it. First, attempt to engage the safety (the safety may only be engaged if the weapon is cocked). If the safety lock does not engage, cock the rifle by either raising the bolt handle until it strikes the left side of the receiver and then lowering it back down or by pulling the cocking device directly yo the rear. Engage the safety by rotating the safety lock to the right.
2. To clear the rifle, turn the CUT-OFF up (showing ON), open the bolt and draw it fully to the rear, extracting and ejecting the cartridge from the chamber. Inspect the magazine and chamber to insure they are empty. If there are rounds in the magazine, slide the bolt fully forward and then fully to the rear until the magazine is empty. Inspect the magazine and chamber to insure they are empty. Close the bolt.
MAGAZINE SPRING AND FOLLOWER.
1. M1903/M1903A1.
  1. To remove the magazine spring the follower, turn the rifle upside down. Insert the tip of a blunt object through the hole in the rear of the floor plate and depress the floor plate latch. Retaining pressure, pull back toward the trigger guard. This releases the floor plate, spring and follower, and allows the assembly to be removed from the weapon.
  2. To seperate the magazine spring from the floor plate, raise the rear end of the magazine spring high enough to clear the lug on the floor plate and slide the spring out of its groove.
  3. In the same manner as described in 61(2) above, separate the magazine spring from the follower.
  4. To assemble the magazine spring, follower, and floor place, proceed in reverse order of disassembly. Once reassembled, insert the assemble back into the magazine. Make sure the front end of the floor plate catches the front end of magazine opening and push it toward the receiver and forward until the spring catch engages.
2. M1903A3 (Distinguishable by rear sight)
  1. Position rifle with muzzle to the left.
  2. Set cut-off to "ON" and open the bolt.
  3. Insert the tip of a blunt object directly in front of the ejector and against the left side of the follower rib. Press down slightly on the rear of the follower and rotate it toward the right side of the rifle until the front left side of the follower emerges throught the magazine slot at front of the receiver. Move the bolt forward slowly to disengage the follower from the magazine spring. (Do not permit the front end of the follower to strike the mouth of the chamber). Open the bolt and remove the follower and magazine spring.
  4. To replace the follower, position the muzzle to the left.
  5. Insert the small end of teh magazine spring under the ears of the follower and slide it fully forward. Compress the magazine spring against the follower and instert the spring toward the left side of the receiver. Rotate the follower so that the rib will project up. Press the rear end of the follower down to the bottom of the magazine in order to insure seating of the spring under the ears of the follower.
BOLT.
1. To remove the bolt:
  1. Insure the bolt is closed and the weapon is cocked. Turn the cut-off to the center notch and the safety lock in the verical position.
  2. Raise the bolt handle and slide the bolt out to the rear. NOTE: The bolt, rear sight, and firing mechanism will not be disassembled.
2. To replace the bolt:
  1. Insure the cut-off is at the center notch and the safety lock is in the vertical position.
  2. Hold the rifle nuder the floor plate in teh fingers of your left hand, thumb extending over the left side the of receiver. Take the bolt in your right hand with the safety lock in the vertical position, safety lug up, and the extractor over the right lug on the face of the bolt. Press the rear end of the follower down with your left thumb and push the bolt into the receiver. Lower the bolt handle, turn the safety lock to the left, turn the cut-off down (OFF) and pull the trigger to release the tension on the firing mechanism.
SECTION III.

THE SOLDIER WITH ARMS
GENERAL.
1. Instruction of Cadet. As soon as practicable, the cadet is taught the use, care, and nomenclature of the rifle. When fair progress has been made in struction without arms, the cadet is taught the manual of arms. Instruction without arms and with arms should alternate.
2. Rules Governing Carrying Rifles. Except where otherwise indicated, these rules will be applicable alike to US rifle, caliber .30, M1903.
  1. The US rifle, caliber .30, M1903, is not carried with cartridges in either the chamber or the magazine except when specifically ordered. When so loaded, or when supposed to be loaded, it is habitually carried locked; that is, with safety lock turned to the "safe." At all other times, it is carried unlocked with the trigger pulled. The cut-off is kept turned off except when cartridges are actually used.
  2. Whenever troops equiped with the US rifle, caliber .30, M1903, are formed under arms, pieces are immediatly inspected at the commands: 1. Inspection, 2. ARMS. A similar inspection is made before dismissal. If cartridges are found in the chamber or magazine, they are removed or placed in teh belt.
3. The bayonet is fized only when so ordered.
4. Fall-in is executed with the rifle at Order arms.
5. Before starting any movement for troopsarmed with rifles, the commands: 1. Right shouder, 2. ARMS, are given before the command for movement. Movements may be executed At the trail by prefacing the prepatory command with the words "at trail," as 1. At trail, Forward, 2. MARCH. The trail is taken at the command March.
6. When the facings, alignments, open and close ranks, side step, back step, forming for shelter tents, extending and closings are executed from the order, the weapon is brought to the trail while in motion and the order resumed on halting. The position of Trail arms is taken at the command of execution in each case.
7. At the command, Halt, cadets armed with the rifle remain in the position of right (left) shoulder arms until the command: 1. Order, 2. ARMS, is given.
8. In double time arms, the command Port Arms must be given prior to the command for double time.
SECTION IV.

MANUAL OF ARMS FOR THE RIFLE
RULES GOVERNING EXECUTION OF THE MANUAL OF ARMS.
1. In all positions of the left hand at the balance, the thumb clasps the rifle; the sling is included in the grasp of the hand (plate 1). In describing the manual of arms, the term "at the balance" on the M1903 series rifle refers to a point approximately two inches forward of the rear of the receiver (plate 12).
2. In all positions of the rifle, diagonally across the body, the barrel is up, butt in front of the right hip, barrel crossing opposite the junction of the neck with the left shoulder. The rifle is grasped at the balance with the left hand, palm toward the body, wrist straight.
3. The cadence of the motions is that of quick time. Cadets are first required to give their whole attention to the details of the motions, the cadence being gradually acquired as they become accustomed to handling their rifles. The instructor may require them to count aloud in cadence with th motions.
4. The manual is not executed in marching except to pass from right shoulder to left shoulder or port arms and the reverse in marching at attention. These movements may be used to add interest to the drill or to prevent fatigue in long marches at attention.
  1. The manual is taught at a halt and the movements may, for the purpose of instructions, be divided into motions and executed in detail. In this case, the command of execution determines the prompt execution of the first motion, and the commands, TWO, THREE, FOUR, that of the other motions.
  2. To execute the movement in detail, the instructor first cautions, "By the numbers." All movements divided into motions are then executed as above explained until the instructor cautions, "Without the numbers."
5. Any appropriate position of the manual of arms may be ordered from a previous position by giving the suitable commands. Under exceptional conditions of weather and fatigue, the rifle may be carried as directed.
POSITION OF ORDER ARMS. The butt of the rifle rests on the ground, barrel to the rear, toe of the butt on the line with toe of, and touching the right shoe, right show, right hand holding the rifle between the thumb and fingers, left hand as in position of the soldier without arms.
BEING AT ORDER ARMS. 1. Trail, 2. ARMS. At the command Arms, raise the rifle and incline the muzzle forward so that the barrel makes an angle of about 15 degrees with the vertical, the right arm slightly bent.
BEING AT TRAIL ARMS. 1. Order, 2. ARMS. At the command Arms, lower the rifle with the right hand and resume order.
BEING AT ORDER ARMS TO SLONG ARMS, AND BEING AT SLING ARMS TO UNSLING ARMS.
1. Sling Arms. This movement is not executed in cadence and applies to any weapon equiped with a sling. Loosen the sling, if not already loosened, and in the most convenient manner assume the position shown in plate 4. This position is authorized for long parades, long reviews, and for occasions when prolonged holding of the rifle becomes a hardship on the troops.
2. 1. Unsling, 2. ARMS, 3. Adjust, 4. SLINGS. At the command Arms, pieces are unslung. At the command Slings, slings are adjusted to the drill position. This adjustment of the sling will be made defore precise movements of the manual are to be executed.
BEING AT ORDER ARMS. 1. Port, 2. ARMS. At the command Arms, raise the rifle with the right hand and carry it diagonally across the front of the body until the right hand is in front of and slightly to the left of the chin (plate 5 (1)) so that the barrel is up, butt in front of the right hip, barrel is crossing opposite the junction of the neck with the shoulder. At the same time, grasp the rifle at the balance wit the left hand, palm toward the body, wrist straight. (TWO) Carry the right hand to the small of the stock, grasping it, palm down, holding right forearm horizontal (plate 5 (2)).
BEING AT ORDER ARMS. 1. Present, 2. ARMS. At the command Arms, with the right hand, carry the rifle in front of the center of the body, barrel to the rear and vertical, grasp it with the left hand at the balance, forearm horizontal and resting against the body. (TWO) Grasp the small of teh stock with the right hand (plate 6).
BEING AT PRESENT OR PORT ARMS. 1. Order, 2. ARMS. At the comand Arms, let go of the rifle with the right hand and regrasp the piece betwen the upper sling swivel and stacking swivel. (TWO) Let go of the rifle with the left hand, lower the piece to the right so that the butt is three inches from the ground, barrel to the rear, left hand with the fingers extended and joined steadying the rifle, forearm and wrist straight and inclining downward (plate 7). (THREE) Complete the order by lowering the rifle gently to the ground with the right hand. Cut away the left hand smartly to the side. Allowing the rifle to drop to the ground forcibly injures the rifle and is prohibited.
BEING AT ORDER ARMS. Inspection , 2. ARMS. At the command Arms, take the position of Port Arms. Seize the bolt handle with the thumb and forefinger of the right hand, turn the handle up, draw the bolt back, lower the head and eyes sufficiently to glance into the magazine. Having found the magazine empty, raise the head and eyes to the front.
BEING AT INSPECTION ARMS. 1. Order (Right shoulder, Port), 2. ARMS. At the prepatory command, push tehh bolt forward, turn the handle down, pull the trigger, and resume Port Arms. At the command Arms, complete the movement ordered.
BEING AT ORDER ARMS. 1. Right shoulder, 2. ARMS. At the command Arms, raise and carry the rifle diagonally across the body with the right hand as shown in plate 8; at the same time, grasp it at the balance with ethe left hand. (TWO) Regrasp it with the right hand on the butt, the heel between the first two fingers, thumn and fingers closed on the stock. (THREE) Without changing the grasp of the right hand, place the rifle on the right shoulder, barrel up and inclined at an angle of about 45 degrees from the horizontal, trigger guard in the hollow of the shoulder, right elbow against the side, forearm horizonatal, the rifle in a vertical plane perpendicular to the front; carry the left hand, thumb and fingers extended and joined, to the small of the stock, first joint on the forefinger toucking the cocking piece, wrist straight, and elbow down. (FOUR) CUt away the left hand smartly to the side.
BEING AT RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS. 1. Port, ARMS. At the command Arms, press the butt down quickly and throw the rifle diagonally across the body, at the same time turning it to the left so as to bring the barrel up, the right hand retaining its grasp on the butt, he left hand grasping the rifle at the balance. (TWO) Change the right hand to the small of the stock.
BEING AT RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS. 1. Order, 2. ARMS. At the command Arms, press the butt down quickly and throw the rifle diagonally across the body, the right hand retaining the grasp on the buttm the left hand grasping the rifle at the balance. The execute Order Arms as described in paragraph 16.
BEING AT PORT ARMS. 1. Right shoulder, 2. ARMS. At the command Arms, change the right hand to the butt as described in paragraph 19. (TWO) (THREE) Execute the last two movements as in Right shoulder arms from Order Arms (steps TWO and THREE paragraph 19).
BEING AT ORDER ARMS. 1. Parade, 2. REST. At the command Rest, move the left foot smartly 12 inches to the left of the right foot, keeping the legs straight, so that the weight of the body rest equally on both feet. At the same time, incline the muzzle of the rifle to the front, the right arm extended, right hand grasping the rifle just below the upper band. Hold the left hand behind the body, resting in the small of the back, palm to the rear.
BEING AT PARADE REST. Squad, 2. ATTENTION. AT he command Attention, resume the position or Order Arms.
BEING AT RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS. 1. Left shoulder, 2. ARMS. At the command Arms, execute Port arms in two counts as described in paragraph 20. (THREE) Let go of the rifle with the left hand and with the right hand still grasping the small of the stock, plate it on the left shoulder, barrel up, trigger guard in the hollow of the shoulder; at the same time grasp the butt with the left hand, heel between the first and second fingers, thumb and fingers closd on the stock, left forearm horizontal, left elbow against the side, the rifle in a vertical plane perpendicular to the front. (FOUR) Drop the right hand quickly to the right side.
BEING AT LEFT SHOULDER ARMS.
1. 1. Port, 2. ARMS. At the command Arms, grasp the rifle with the right hand at the small of the stock. (TWO) Let go with the left hand and at the same time, carry the piece with the right hand to the position of Port arms, regrasping it at the balance.
2. Left shoulder arms may be ordered directly from the Order, Right shoulder, or Present. At the command Arms, execute Port arms and continue to cadence to the position ordered.
BEING AT LEFT SHOULDER ARMS. 1. Right shoulder, 2. ARMS. At the command Arms,execute Port arms as described in paragraph 26, and then Right shoulder arms as described in paragraph 22.
BEING AT LEFT SHOULDER. 1. Order, 2. ARMS. At the command Arms, execute Port arms as described in paragraph 16, and complete the movement of Order arms as described in paragraph 16.
BEING AT ORDER OR TRAIL ARMS. 1. Rifle, 2. SALUTE. At the command Salute, carry the left hand smartly to the right side, palm of the hand down, thumb and fingers extended and joined, forearm and wrist straight, first joint of forefinger between the stacking swivel and muzzel as the conformation of the individual permits, and look toward the person saluted. (TWO) Cut away the left hand smartly to the side, turn the head and eyes to the front (plate 10).
BEING AT RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS. 1. Rifle, 2. SALUTE. At the command Salute, carry the left hand smartly to small of the stock, forearm horizontal , palm of the hand down, thumb and fingers extended and joined, first joint of the forefinger touching end of cocking piece; look toward the person saluted. (TWO) Cut away the left hand smartly to the side; turn the head and eyes to the front (plate 10).
INSPECTION ARMS FROM SLING ARMS.
1. The command for this movement is INSPECTION, ARMS. On the command of execution, ARMS, execute Port arms as described in paragraph 14. Then, execute count three as inspection arms from order arms.
2. READY, PORT, ARMS is executed in the same manner as explained in paragraph 14.
STACK ARMS.
1. Stack arms is executed from order arms only. It may be executed while at normal intervals in a line (squad) or column formation. Stack arms is not a precise movement; however, it is executed in a military manner.
2. The leader designates the stackman by number (2, 5, 8, 11) when in line formation and by squad when in column (second or third).
3. The command is STACK, ARMS. On the command of execution, ARMS, the cadet on the left of the stackman grasps his rifle with his right hand just above the lower band and passes it in a vertical position to the right front (approximately 30 degrees) to the stackman, who grasps it with his left hand just below the upper band. The stackman places the heel of the butt on line with his feet, barrel outward, and with the thumb and forefinger of his left hand, raises the stacking swivel. He then swings the butt of his own rifle two feet in front and six inches to the right of his right foot. (Figure 72, page 108, FM 22-5, Nov 71). At the same time, the cadet shifts his right hand to the stacking swivel of his rifle and engages it with the stacking swivel on his left rifgleside. The stackman's rifle is one the right.
4. The cadet on the right of the stackman steps to the left with his left foot, keeping his right foot in place. At the same time, he bends to the left front, regrasping his weapon with his left hand at the handguard and his right hand at the small of the stock. He then slides his left hand up to manipulate the stacking swivel, engaging it with the free hook on the swivel on the stackman's rifle (Figure 72, page 108, FM 22-5, Nov 71). He rotates the rifle outaward so that the barrel rests in an angle formed by the two other rifles (Figure 72, page 108, FM 22-5, Nov 71). He pulls the butt toward himself until the stack is tight and the butt is on line with the butt to the ground and resumes the position of attention (Figure 72, page 108, FM 22-5, Nov 71).
5. Other rifles are passed to the nearest stack on the right. When passing eextra rifles to the stack, grasp the handguard with your right hand and holding the rifle vertically, fully extend your arm to your right at the balance. At that time, release your right hand and resume the position of attention. When you have received a rifle from the cadet on your right, keep it vertical and move it in front of you with your left hand at the balance; grasp the hand guard with your right hand, and if you are not a stackman, pass it to your right as described above. If you are the stackman, place the rifle on the stack, triiger guard outward, at a sufficient angle from the vertical to keep in ti place (if the second squad was the stacksquad, extra rifles are passed to the left).
TAKE ARMS
1. To take arms, the command is TAKE, ARMS. On the command of execution, Arms, the stackman passes each extra rifle toward its bearer. The rifles are held in the manner described for passing them to teh stacks (left hand at the balance; right hand at the handguard). Hwne the rifles are received, their bearers resume the position of order arms.
2. When the extra rifles have been passes, the stackman grasps his rifle and the rifle of the cadet to his left. The cadet on the right of the stack man steps to the left as in stacking, secures his rifle, and resumes the position of order arms (Figure 73, page 109, FM 22-5, Nov 71).
3. The stackman then disengages the two remaining rifles, grasps the left rifle at the lower part of the handguard and passes it to his left front. The cadet on his left grasps the rifle at the handguard with the right hand and lowers the rifle to the ground resuming order arms. The stackman resumes order arms after the cadet on his left has received his rifle.
4. Each cadet comes to order arms by guiding and steadying the weapon with his left hand as in the next to last count or order arms.
Section V.

CARE AND CLEANING
GENERAL
- This section prescribes the care of the rifle necessary to preserve its condition and appearance.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE
- The rifle should be inspected daily for evidence of rust and its general appearance. A light coat of oil should be maintained on all metal parts.
CLEANING
1. The bore of a demilitarized weapon is plugged and cannot be cleaned. Attempting to run a cleaning rod and patch into the bore may result in jamming the patch in the bore when attempting to reverse movement to withdraw the patch.
2. All metal parts and exterior surfaces may be cleaned with a soft dry cloth to remove dirt or sand. Apply a lilght coat of oil to metal surfaces.
3. Bore cleaner may be used on areas that are extremely dirt with a dry cloth. When used, insure the area is dried thoroughly and a light coat of oil is reapplied.
4. Insure the magazine is inspected. If dirty, clean with a dry cloth. Wipe off the spring and follower and oil lightly.
5. To clean screw heals and crevices (such as the face of the bolt), use small cleaning brush or stick.
6. To clean the stock and handguard, wipe off dirt with a dry cloth and rub linseed oil into the wood. Care must be taken to prevent linseed oil from getting on metal parts.
7. Rust may be removed by vigorously rubbing the affected area with a patch to which several drops of oil have been applied.