Official Soviet Mosin-Nagant Rifle Manual Operating Instructions for the Model 1891/30 Rifle and Model 1938 and Model 1944 Carbines

Introduction I Combat Characteristics and Nomenclature of the Rifle and CarbinesPart One Construction, Handling, Maintenance, and Preservation of the RifleChapter 1 - Construction of the RifleDescription of the Rifle's ComponentsBarrelReceiverFeed Interrupter-EjectorTrigger MechanismRear and Front SightBolt AssemblyStockUpper HandguardBayonetCleaning RodFastenersAccessoriesService CartridgesChapter 2 - Function of the Rifle's Components and MechanismsPosition of the Rifle's Components and Mechanisms Before LoadingFunction of Components and Mechanisms During LoadingFunction of Components and Mechanisms During FiringFunction of the Components and Mechanisms During ReloadingFunction of the Components When the Hammer Is Placed On SafeChapter 3 - Stoppages in the Normal Functioning of the Rifle's MechanismsGeneral Measures to Prevent and Correct Stoppages During FiringChapter 4 - Instructions for Preserving and Handling the Rifle.Preserving and Handling the RifleDisassembly and Assembly of the RifleInspecting the RifleProcedure for Daily Inspection of the RifleInspecting the Rifle in Assembled FormInspecting the Rifle in Disassembled FormInspection and Handling of Service CartridgesCleaning and Lubricating the RifleInspecting the Serviceability of the AccessoriesProcedure for Cleaning and Lubricating the Rifle and Its MechanismsDecontaminating the RifleChapter 5 - Confirmation of the Rifle's Zero and Bringing It to a Normal ZeroFaults of the Rifle that Disrupt Its AccuracyPart Two Methods and Instruction for Firing the RifleChapter 1 - Methods for Firing the RifleGeneral InstructionsMethods for Prone FiringPreparation for FiringFiring the ShotReloadingCeasing Fire and Reestablishing Readiness to FireMethods for Firing from the Kneeling PositionMethods for Firing from the Sitting PositionMethods for Firing from the Standing PositionMethods for Firing from a Rest or SupportMethods for Firing from Behind CoverMethods for Firing from SkisMethods for Firing from HorsebackChapter 2 - Regulations for the Conduct of Fire From the Rifle in CombatGeneral InstructionsSelection of Site and Position for FiringObservation of the BattlefieldTarget SelectionDetermination of Range to Targets in CombatVisual Determination of RangeDetermining Range by Direct Measurement of TerrainDetermining Range by Angular Magnitude of Local ObjectsSight Setting and Aimpoint SelectionFiring at Stationary TargetsFiring at Fleeting TargetsFiring at Moving Ground TargetsFiring at Armored TargetsFiring at Aerial TargetsFiring in MountainsFiring at Camouflaged and Concealed TargetsFiring in Limited Visibility ConditionsFiring in Conditions of Chemical ContaminationFiring on the MoveAmmunition Supply in CombatAppendix 1 Firing tablesAppendix 2 Comparative weight and length data for the rifle and carbinesAppendix 3 Optical SightConstruction of the Mount for the PE ScopeConstruction of the Type-1942 Mount for the PU ScopeBringing the Sniper Rifle to a Normal Zero by a Proof FirerBringing the Sniper Rifle to a Normal Zero by the SniperStorage and Preservation of the Scope for the Sniper RifleInspection of the Sniper RifleAdjusting the Scope to the Eye (for Clarity)Gebhardt, James F. is the author of 'Official Soviet Mosin-Nagant Rifle Manual Operating Instructions for the Model 1891/30 Rifle and Model 1938 and Model 1944 Carbines' with ISBN 9781581600810 and ISBN 158160081X.