Removal of Bolt Carrier Assembly
1. Move the safety lever to the fire position as indicated by the letter F. Pull the cocking handle completely to the rear. This action is to ensure the hammer is in the cocked position. NOTE The hammer must be in this position to remove the bolt carrier. Release the charging handle allowing the bolt carrier to move forward. Now move the safety lever to the safe position as indicated by the letter S 2. Using the rim of a cartridge, push in the left side of the takedown pin as shown in Fig. 17....
M Recon Carbine
ROBINSON ARMAMENT CO PO BOX 16776 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116 Website www.robarm.com THE M96 HAS SOME UNIQUE FEATURES THAT REQUIRE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE. FAILURE TO STRICTLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND OTHERS, AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. READ AND STUDY THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND RECEIVE SAFETY TRAINING FROM A COMPETANT FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR BEFORE HANDLING OR USING THIS...
M Expeditionary Rifle 1
Rate of Twist Bolt Type Front Sight Rear Sight Metal Finish
Disassembly of the Bolt
1. Depress the extractor very slightly straight into the bolt at its center axis point while simultaneously using the tip of a cartridge to push out the extractor's axis pin Fig. 22 . NOTE The extractor's axis pin is stepped. This requires the extractor to Fig. 22 be slightly depressed in order to push out the axis pin. The axis pin should come out easily if properly depressed. Do not use a punch and hammer or similar instruments to try to remove this pin. Doing so may damage the parts. 2. Pull...
Disassembly of the Bolt Carrier Assembly
1. Use the tip of a cartridge to push out the pin which retains the back of the bolt carrier as shown in Fig. 19. 2. Withdraw the back of the bolt carrier, firing pin, and firing pin return spring from the bolt carrier as shown in Fig. 20. Pull the cam pin out of the bolt carrier as Fig. 19 shown in Fig. 21. 3. Pull the bolt from the bolt carrier.
Assembly of the Bolt
the extractor until the hole of the bolt and extractor are aligned. While so doing, insert one end of the extractor's axis pin in the aligned holes. 4. Release pressure slightly from the extractor as you continue to push the axis pin into the bolt assembly. You should hear a little click as the axis pin locks into place. NOTE Do not attempt to force the axis pin into place with a hammer or similar instrument as it may damage the bolt. The axis pin should go in easily without much force. end of...
Disassembly of Buttplate and Rear Sling Ring
Remove the assembly pin from the center of the buttplate as shown in Fig. 30. Pull the rear sling ring from the side of the buttstock. Now the buttplate may be removed. WARNING ADEQUATE EYE PROTECTION SHOULD ALWAYS BE WORN WHILE ASSEMBLING ANY FIREARM AS SPRING LOADED PARTS MAY JUMP FROM THE FIREARM AND MAY CAUSE PERMANENT VISION LOSS OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURY. Assemble the rifle components in the flowing order.
Operating Rod Installation
1. Hold the receiver with the front facing you. Make sure the charging handle has been pushed completely forward. Push the operating rod into the gas tube as shown in Fig. 34. The oprod key must be oriented straight toward the top of the receiver. 2. Guide the operating rod through its hole in the receiver. This hole is located approximately midpoint inside the receiver. There is a slot on top of this hole through which the key of the operating rod must pass. See Fig. 32 for an enlarged picture...
Buttstock Removal
1. Remove the assembly pin holding on the stock. Knock the stock down . 125 to .25 as shown in Fig. 28. 2. Next, rotate the stock up and away from the lower receiver Fig. 29 . The rear sight is held on by two special assembly pins of different lengths. They can be pushed out with a punch or the tip of a cartridge.