NOTES:

Disclaimer:

Manual readers assume all responsibility for application of information provided in this manual. Though
the translation has been checked for accuracy, no claim of 100% accuracy is implied.
Please use this manual at your own risk. This translation is being provided to the C&R community as
reference information only. Any actions taken as a result of a study of this manual are the responsibility of
the reader, not the translator. Remember no manual can or should take the place of good common sense.
All rifle adjustments should be performed by a competent, qualified and insured gunsmith. Not because
you read this manual. Failure to have a gunsmith make these adjustments may result in unintentional injury
or death. Download and use of this manual means you agree to these terms.

Translation Notes and points of interest:

The K55 Bolt has an additional central bolt-locking lug (on the bolt locking sleeve) much like a Mauser
that the K-31 does not have

There was some questions during the translation of the scope elevation adjustment (one of those items
where context is everything, a “you had to be there” thing) Please excuse the clumsiness of the translation
and help me correct it if you understand the context or have one of these scopes .

Trigger mechanism appears identical to K31.

There was a conflict between my dictionary and the French usage in the manual for “trigger” vs. “sear” The
manual called the sear a “gachette” and the trigger a “détente” and the dictionary had it the other way
around. I guess the Swiss used a different dictionary. I have translated it in such a way to avoid confusion
and have called the trigger the trigger and the sear the sear.
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Swiss Army

No. 65334 f

Rifle, Model 55 With Telescopic Sights

(Mq lu 55)

Arsenal Instructions

Valid as of 1 Dec 1967

Inside Cover and Title Page

Distribution

a. Personnel:
- To repair officers of troops equipped with the K-55
- To sof? Gunsmiths of troops equipped with the K-55
- To gunsmiths of troops equipped with the K-55
- To sof? Gunsmiths and gunsmiths trained to service the K-55 and assigned to the instruction
(training) corps.
b. Command Archives
- Infantry Service 2 Copies
- Mechanized and Light Infantry Service 2 Copies
- Technical Military Service
And weapons factory 10 Copies
- War Material Superintendent 2 Copies
- Arsenals 150 Copies
- EM and Materiel Services in each [arsenal] 2 copies
 Swiss Army

No. 65334 f

Rifle, Model 55 With Telescopic Sights

(Mq lu 55)

Arsenal Instructions

Valid as of 1 Dec 1967

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Note

All communication and request for information from gunsmiths concerning weapon maintenance (service)
should be directed to the unit commander.

He will then send the request through service channels to:

Command
Gunsmiths School
3048 Worblaufen
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Table of Contents
Page
A. Introduction 1
1. Overview 2
2. Technical Data 2
B. Knowledge and construction of the weapon 3
1. The Weapon 3
2. Differences between the bolt parts of the K31 and K55 7
3. Accessories 11
C. Scoped Rifle Operation 13
1. Overview 13
2. Loading 13
3. Reloading 13
4. Removing the cartridges 14
5. Inspection 14
D. Scoped Rifle Assembly and Disassembly 15
1. Minor disassembly 15
2. Major disassembly 18
3. The Magazine 20
E. Maintenance 21
I. Overview 21
II. Cleaning 22
III. Grease (lubrication) instructions 24
IV. Cold Weather Maintenance 24
F. Understanding of Rifle Function 25
I. Locking and unlocking the bolt 25
1. Locking 25
2. Unlocking 26
II. Trigger mechanism and weapon discharge 27
1. Start position 27
2. Stop position 28
3. Position after discharge 29
III. Safety 30
G. Detailed instructions for replacing parts and 31
Restoring to working condition
1. Trigger mechanism 31
2. Bolt Stop 32
3. Rear Sight 33
H. Inspection and adjustments 35
1. Overview 35
2. Function Testing 35
3. Stop adjustment 37
4. Special adjustments 39
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J. Sight (shot) adjustment

1. Overview 41
2. Shot adjustment using rear and front sights 41
3. Method for making an adjustment shot 41
4. Scope fitting 42
5. Corrections 44
K. Malfunctions and repairs 45
1. Overview 45
2. How to proceed when a malfunction occurs 45
3. Feeding malfunction 45
4. Firing malfunction 45
5. Ejection malfunction 46
6. Specific malfunctions 46
L. Safety Instructions 49
M. Final Provisions 50
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Procedures of the Chief of Training concerning: Rifle, Model 55 With Telescopic Sights (of 9 June 1967)

Per article 5 1st line letter C of the Federal Military Department decision of 11 December 1961 concerning
the transmission of service instructions.

A. Introduction

Fig. 1
Rifle, Model 55 With Telescopic Sights
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1. Overview
The Rifle, Model 55 With Telescopic Sights is a weapon intended for the elite shooter. It is a
repeating weapon in which the bolt is locked at the precise moment of discharge. In the hands of a
good shooter, it is capable of destruction, using few cartridges, up to distances of 500 to 600
meters, of targets isolated and not easily visible to the naked eye or in dim lighting conditions.
The scope not only facilitates sight, but also permits observation of the target area.
Thanks to good optics, an enlarged visual field and the stability of the weapon (bipod, muzzle
brake, weight of the weapon) we may observe the arrival of the shot on target.
The scope is removable.
It is possible to mount a bayonet on the barrel. It is also possible to aim using the front and rear
sights up to a distance of 800 meters with the scope in place.

2. Technical Data
a. The Weapon
Caliber 7.5mm
Length of Rifling 270 mm
Number of Riflings 4
Depth of Rifling 0.14mm
Max Chamber Pressure 3200 atm.
Muzzle Velocity 780 m/sec
Weight (ready to fire, without bayonet) 6.1 kg
Weight (not loaded, without scope) 5.53 kg
Overall Length 121 cm
Height of the barrel axis above ground level with bipod 32 cm
b. Scope
Weight 520 gr
Weight (with case) 1050 gr
Magnification 3.5X
Field of view 75% o
Drift correction ?15% o
Adjustable Range 0-800m
View adjustment ?2 diopters
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B. Knowledge and construction of the weapon

1. The Weapon

Figure 2

Primary Parts

1. Stock
2. Barrel
3. Receiver
4. Bolt
5. Magazine
6. Scope
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Figure 3

Weapon parts

1. Stock
2. Barrel
3. Receiver
9. Butt
10. Butt Plate
11. Sling Retainer
12. Sling Loop Spring
13. Hand Guard
14. Ferrule
15. Muzzle Brake
16. Sight Mounting
17. Rear Sight
18. Trigger Mechanism
19. Sling Loop
20. Sling
21. Sling Swivel
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Figure 4

Bipod with Fixtures

25. Bipod
26. Bipod Fixtures
27. Tightening Screw
28. Locking Screw (for tightening screw)
29. Forward Magazine plate screw
30. Aft Magazine plate screw
31. Locking Screw (for plate screws)
32. Magazine Plate
33. Trigger Guard
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Figure 5

Bolt

36. Cocking piece

37. Bolt plug
38. Firing Pin Spring
39. Firing Pin
40. Cylinder
41. Extractor
42. Locking Sleeve
43. Bolt cam follower
44. Lock pin
45. Cocking piece sear
46. Locking Lugs
47. Helical Slot
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2. Differences between the bolt parts of the K31 and K55

The following parts cannot be interchanged

Figure 6

Bolt Parts

A. K-55 B. K-31

37. Bolt plug

40. Cylinder
42. Locking sleeve
43. Bolt cam follower
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Bolt parts for the K-31 that are interchangeable with the bolt parts from the K-55

Figure 7

Bolt Parts

36. Cocking piece

44. Firing Pin Spring
45. Firing Pin
41. Extractor
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Figure 8

Magazine

50. Magazine Plate

51. Magazine Spring
52. Magazine Box
53. Magazine Stop
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Figure 9

Scope with Case

56. Elevation Knob

57. Windage Knob
58. Scope Mount
59. Focus Knob
60. Screwdriver
61. Scope Case
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3. Accessories

Figure 10

Cleaning Kit

65. Cloth Kit Pouch

66. Grease Tubes
67. Bore Mirror
68. Cleaning Cord
69. Chamber Cleaning Tool
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C. Scoped Rifle Operation
1. Overview
Only training cartridges may be used to simulate weapon operation. The scoped rifle should be
fired on the bipod, the right hand on the trigger, left on the butt. After use, the scope is to be
placed in the scope cover. In order to avoid damaging the scope, the scope should only be
mounted prior to assuming firing position. While changing firing position, the scope must be
placed in the case.
2. Loading
Loading can be accomplished prone, standing and in combat position. The charger should be
inserted diagonally from the right to the left. To load while standing, place the left foot slightly
forward, angle the weapon slightly upward with the butt at the level of the hip.
-Place left hand near the trigger guard
-Place right thumb along the left hand side of the cocking ring, the other fingers grasping
the Bolt cam follower knob.
-Open the bolt by pressing on the cocking ring with the right thumb.
-Take the charger in the right hand and place it in the loading slot.
-Insert the cartridges in two movements
Push the cartridges downward with the base of the thumb, moving along the thumb
toward the bottom. Push the last cartridge in with the tip of the thumb.
-Remove the charger with the right hand.
-With the right hand closed, close the bolt in one swift movement.
-Stow the charger
-Bring the rifle alongside the body if not immediately firing.
3. Reloading
After each shot the shooter may reload by himself and without command.
-Grasp the knob with the right hand and pull energetically towards the rear.
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-Close the bolt with one quick movement
-Grasp the butt and insert the index finger into the space in the trigger guard.
-Lower the weapon if the shot is interrupted.
When the bolt will not close due to an empty magazine the shooter may reload the weapon
from a loaded charger in the following manner.
-Place the charger into the loading slot.
-Push the cartridges into the magazine
-Discard the empty charger.
-Close the bolt
-As the situation dictates: observe, shoot, or safe the weapon

4. Removing the cartridges

To remove the cartridges the weapon should be secure (safed). Remove the scope and place in case
after use.
-Lift the weapon in the same fashion as if loading it while standing.
-Place the left thumb over the loading slot.
-Open the bolt with the right hand and push the ejected cartridge back into the magazine
with the right thumb.
-Remove the magazine with the right hand. Lower the weapon with the bolt open and
lean it against your body.
-Grasp the magazine and the empty charger in the left hand with the point of the
cartridges pointed toward the shooter.
-Transfer the cartridges from the magazine to the charger.
-Stow the loaded charger
-Grasp the rifle vertically in the right hand and insert the magazine in the slot with the left
hand.
-Position the weapon as if loading (standing) and verify that the chamber and the
magazine are empty.
-Close the bolt and stow the weapon.

5. Inspection
If a superior officer performs the inspection, place the rifle on the shoulder; bolt open, magazine in
place. After the inspection is complete, grasp the weapon in the loading position, close the bolt
and stow the weapon.
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D. Scoped Rifle Assembly and Disassembly
1. Minor disassembly (ordinary cleaning and post firing)
a. Weapon disassembly
-Remove the cartridges
-Remove the Magazine
-Remove and disassemble the bolt
-Grasp the bolt in the right hand. Turn the sear of the Cocking piece between
the two slots on the bolt plug.
-Lift the pin from the helical slot on the locking sleeve and push forward to
remove the Bolt cam follower from the slot in the Bolt plug.
-With the thumb and middle finger on the locking lugs turn the locking sleeve
one-quarter turn and pull the locking sleeve from over the firing pin mechanism.
-Separate the cylinder from the locking sleeve.
-Detain the firing pin spring by turning the Cocking piece until the sear goes in
the firing slot. Push down on the spring and remove the firing pin, the spring,
the Cocking piece and the bolt plug.
-Remove the extractor with a screwdriver by pushing forward and out. (Do not
do this often as repeated disassembly could deform or damage the spring)
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Figure 11

Minor disassembly

a. Magazine
36 Cocking piece
37 Bolt plug
38 Firing Pin Spring
39 Firing pin
40 Cylinder
42 Locking Sleeve
43 Bolt cam follower
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b. Weapon Reassembly
-Replace the extractor
-Place the Cocking piece in the firing groove in the bolt plug, replace the firing pin spring, press
down on the spring and replace the firing pin.
-Place the sear of the Cocking piece between the safety and firing slots on the bolt plug.
-Slide the cylinder into the locking sleeve.
-With the cylinder and the locking sleeve in the left hand place the middle finger and thumb on the
locking lugs. Line up the two ejector grooves (in the cylinder and locking sleeve) and hold the
cylinder with the tip of the index finger.
-Insert the firing pin mechanism (the Bolt cam follower slot being on the left) then turn the bolt
plug one-quarter turn until the rear end of the helical slot on the locking sleeve is aligned with the
Bolt cam follower slot on the bolt plug.
-Place the Bolt cam follower in place by sliding the aft end into the Bolt cam follower slot on the
bolt plug. Move towards the rear until the pin that is on the Bolt cam follower falls into the aft end
of the helical slot of the locking sleeve.
-Slide the sear on the Cocking piece into the safety slot.
-Replace the bolt.
-Replace the Magazine.
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2. Major disassembly (for detailed (deep) cleaning)
a. Weapon disassembly
-Remove the cartridges
-Remove and disassemble the magazine (Section 3)
-Remove and disassemble the bolt (Section 1)
-Remove the stock
-Unscrew the sling loop ring 2-3 turns (do not unscrew completely)
Press the sling loop spring and remove the sling loop ring from the
stock and the hand guard.
-Unhook the sling hook
-Remove the hand guard
-Turn the lock screw
-Unscrew the mounting screw
-Remove the bipod with its fixtures
-Remove the bipod fixtures
-Turn the Trigger Plate lock screws
-Unscrew the trigger plate screws
-Remove the trigger plate.
-Remove the barrel from the stock by grasping the barrel at the muzzle.
b. Weapon assembly
-Be careful to not to exchange parts that do not correspond to the serial
number of the rifle.
-Place the barrel in the stock
-Assemble the trigger plate in place
-Lightly turn the trigger plate screws. Tighten the forward screw first
and then tighten the aft screw.
-Lock the trigger plate screws by turning the locking screws
-Assemble the bipod and its fixtures
-Tighten and lock the two mounting screws.
-Mount the hand guard by placing the ferrule in the slot in the rear
sight housing.
-Replace the sling loop ring and completely tighten the screw. Inspect
the play in the spring between the sling loop and the sling loop ring.
-Attach the sling hook.
-Reassemble and replace the bolt
- Reassemble and replace the magazine
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Figure 12

Major Disassembly

1. Stock
2. Barrel
13. Hand Guard
19. Sling Loop
20. Sling
21. Sling Hook
25. Bipod
26. Bipod Fixtures
27. Bipod Fixture Screw
29. Forward trigger plate screw
30. Aft trigger plate screw
32. Trigger Plate
36. Cocking piece
37. Bolt plug
38. Firing pin spring
39. Firing pin
40. Cylinder
41. Extractor
42. Locking Sleeve
43. Bolt cam follower
50. Magazine Plate
51. Magazine Spring
52. Magazine Box
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3. The Magazine (figure 8)

a. Magazine disassembly
-Take the magazine in the left hand with the magazine stop turned toward you.
-Press lightly with the left index finger on the left side of the magazine plate in such a
way that the right part. Remove the lateral bulge from the tabs by rocking the plate back
and forth along its longitudinal axis.
-Grasp the plate by the bulge and carefully remove it as well as the spring. (Never pull
along the length of the magazine.)
b. Reassembly
-Perform disassembly in reverse order.
NOTE
-In order to correctly disassemble the spring, it is important to proceed as indicated in
section 3a. To remove it otherwise will force the spring and will break the areas riveted
to the plate.
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E. Maintenance
I. Overview
Each shooter is responsible for the maintenance of his weapon.
If it is impossible to clean the weapon immediately after shooting, the inside of the barrel should
be greased while it is still warm.
In order to properly care for your weapon, the following is prohibited
-Carrying more than one rifle on one shoulder
-To load non-covered/protected (packaged) weapons in a vehicle
-To obstruct the muzzle with grease or a patch
-To make any modifications whatsoever to the weapon.
-To use a scoped rifle as a stretcher
Observe the following points for the scope
-Be careful while handling; protect the weapon from knocks and impacts
-Protect the scope from moisture and dirt. If the scope should get wet it is permissible to dry it
inside, but not close to a furnace. The cover should be open.
-Clean the lens of the eyepiece with a soft cloth or a chamois, having beforehand removed all dust
with a brush
-Lightly lubricate the metallic parts; for optics, in no circumstance use gun cleaning grease or oil.
-No repair should be made by front line troops. During peacetime, defective scopes should be sent
to the arsenal. During wartime, to the rear lines.
-Open the case cover for storage

II. Cleaning
Cleaning will be performed dependant on the degree of dirtiness of the weapon.
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1. Everyday Cleaning
Daily cleaning is performed when the weapon has only been lightly soiled from daily use. It
includes:
-Remo ving the cartridges
-Exterior cleaning of the weapon, then a light oiling
- Inspection of weapon function
2. Cleaning after shooting
Cleaning after shooting is performed after each shooting session; it includes:
-Removing the cartridges
-Weapon disassembly per Section D1
-Cleaning and greasing of the barrel and the chamber
-Cleaning and greasing of the bolt, receiver and magazine.
-Weapon reassembly
-Inspection of weapon function
3. Deep cleaning
Deep cleaning is performed after a period of heavy use; it includes:
-Removing the cartridges.
-Major disassembly per Section D2
-Cleaning and greasing of the barrel and the chamber
-Cleaning and greasing of all other parts
-Weapon Reassembly
-Inspection of weapon function
4. Barrel and Chamber cleaning
The cleaning of the barrel is accomplished through the use of the cleaning cord after having
removed the bolt and the magazine. The locking sleeve should be reinserted to protect the
shell ejector from snagging on the cleaning cord. The cleaning cord is inserted through the
receiver. The bronze brush should be well oiled/greased and in a good enough condition to
penetrate to the bottom of the rifling; if it becomes too thin place a small piece of wood
alongside the brush. The cord should be pulled by two persons, precisely aligned with the
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axis of the center of the barrel; after each pass, the brush should not completely exit the
muzzle. After having loosened the powder residue in this fashion, it is necessary to roll a
patch around the cord in front of the brush and clean the barrel again until the patch comes out
clean. The barrel is then inspected again with particular attention being paid to the cleanliness
of the rifling, then grease. To perform this, roll a well-greased patch around the cord in front
of the brush then make another pass through the barrel with the cord. It is permissible as well
to use as cleaning rod.
The chamber should be cleaned with the chamber-cleaning tool. It is necessary to loosen and
remove the powder residue prior to greasing the wire mesh. A patch is then wrapped around
the chamber-cleaning tool and used to remove the balance of the residue and then the chamber
is greased in the same fashion with a greased patch after inspection. If the chamber-cleaning
tool is not large enough to clean the chamber, it may be widened with a screwdriver.
5. Cleaning of Metal Parts
The metal parts of the weapon should be wiped down with a cloth. It is necessary to remove
the old solidified grease with fresh grease and clean the cavities and hard to reach places with
small pieces of wood. Once the cleaning is complete, wipe down the parts with a clean,
grease impregnated cloth. Grease in particular the part contact surfaces and especially the
Bolt cam follower and the locking sleeve. The firing pin and the firing pin channel should
not be greased.
6. Cleaning of wood parts
The wood parts of the scoped rifle, the stock and the hand-guard should be cleaned with a dry
cloth.
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III. Grease (lubrication) instructions
Part of the Weapon Depot Greasing Combat Greasing
Summer Winter Summer Winter
Barrel and Chamber Grease A Grease A --- ---

All unblued and brass parts Grease A Grease A --- ---

Trigger and Firing Mechanisms Ungreased Ungreased --- ---

Table of lubricant resupply:
Grease for automatic weapons Art. No 164 116 (NSA 9150-335-4809)

IV. Cold Weather Maintenance

The ejector and the trigger mechanism should be ungreased during the indicated season. If
needed, part freezing (sticking) may be avoided by applying weapon-cleaning oil (NSA 9150-335-
4606).
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F. Understanding of Rifle Function

I. Locking and unlocking the bolt
1. Locking
At the time of forward bolt motion, the locking sleeve is lightly turned to a position between the
diagonal surfaces of the locking lugs. In the same position, the Bolt cam follower pin is free from
the aft pocket of the helical groove. The Cocking piece sear will be positioned aft of the sear lip.
The firing pin spring remains compressed. If we continue to push the Bolt cam follower forward,
the locking plate pin will cause the locking sleeve to turn. The locking lugs will rotate in front of the
supports in the receiver and the bolt is locked. An additional locking lug is found aft of the locking
sleeve. This will also engage a support at the time of locking sleeve rotation. When the bolt is
closed, the top cartridge in the magazine is pushed forward and the extractor claw penetrates the
throat of the locking sleeve.

Figure 13

Locked Bolt

2 Barrel
3 Receiver
43 Bolt cam follower
46 Locking Lug
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2. Unlocking
a. When the Bolt cam follower is pulled backwards by the handle, the pin on the locking
plate slides in the longitudinal slot in the cylinder and at the same time along the length
of the helical slot in the locking sleeve.
The pin arms the firing mechanism by pushing backward the firing pin and the
Cocking piece and by compressing the spring. The aft pocket of the helical slot in the
locking sleeve keeps the pin the Bolt cam follower from being pushed forward by the
firing pin spring. The firing weapon thus remains armed.
b. At the time the locking sleeve turns the locking lugs are released from behind the
Support inside the receiver and are placed in the corresponding guide slots; the bolt is
unlocked and thus may be pulled backward up to the bolt stop. At the same time the
extractor extracts the shell that is ejected at the time it hits up against the ejector. The
top cartridge is then raised by the magazine spring and placed ahead of the cylinder.

Figure 14

Unlocked Bolt

72 Receiver support
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II. Trigger mechanism and weapon discharge

1. Start position
When the weapon is ready to fire, the bolt is closed and locked; the trigger mechanism is then
armed.

Figure 15

Start Position, Trigger Mechanism

36 Cocking piece
45 Cocking piece Sear
75 Sear
76 Sear Lever
77 Trigger
78 Sear Spring
79 Ejector
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2. Stop position
The pressure exerted by the trigger has the effect of lowering the sear; this movement is restricted
by the aft trigger boss that stops against the receiver housing (Stop Point)
The Cocking piece sear is still lightly hooked to the lip of the sear; a very weak pressure is all that
is required to lower the sear completely.

Figure 16

Trigger Mechanism; Stop Point

a. Stop surface
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3. Position after discharge

At the moment the lip of the sear frees the Cocking piece sear, the Cocking piece under pressure
from the firing pin spring is thrown forward. The firing pin hits the primer and ignites it.

Figure 17

Trigger Mechanism, position after discharge

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III. Safety
When the cocking ring is pulled back and turned to the right, the sear of the Cocking piece should
lodge in the safety slot in the bolt plug. This slot is a shorter slot than the firing slot; it is because of
this that the point of the firing pin cannot extend past the head of the cylinder. All contact with the
cartridge primer is thus restricted. The Cocking piece sear is then placed in a pocket that keeps the bolt
from accidentally opening.

Figure 18

Bolt plug

81. Safety Slot

82. Firing Slot
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G. Instructions for replacing parts and to restore to working condition

1. Trigger mechanism
a. Disassembly
Unhook the trigger spring. Remo ve the trigger mechanism. Remove the trigger
spring with a screwdriver. Remove the ejector.
b. Reassembly
Mount the ejector with the lip forward. Replace the trigger spring in such a way
that the right end of the spring pushes the ejector upwards. Replace the trigger
mechanism. Hook the free end of the spring.

Figure 19

Disassembled trigger mechanism

75 Sear
76 Sear lever
77 Trigger
78 Trigger Spring
79 Ejector
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2. Bolt Stop
a. Disassembly
Pivot the bolt stop out of its slot and lift it out at the pivot with a screwdriver.
b. Replace the bolt stop with the spring in place.

Figure 20

Disassembled Bolt Stop

85 Bolt Stop
86 Bolt Stop Spring
87 Pivot pin
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3. Rear Sight
a. Disassembly
Drive out the sight pin. Lift out the sight leaf. Remove the slide; the slide stop and the slide stop
spring. Remove the sight main spring to the front.
b. Reassembly
Assemble the sight main spring with the rounded end to the rear. Replace the slide and slide
spring on the sight leaf. Mount the sight leaf and re-insert the pin.

Fig

Figure 21

Disassembled Rear Sight

90 Sight Housing
91 Sight Leaf
92 Sight Slide
93 Slide Stop
94 Slide Stop Spring
95 Sight Pin
96 Sight Main Spring
97 Sight Slot
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H. Inspection and adjustments

1. Overview
The purpose of functional inspection is;
-To identify malfunctions
-Verify function after repair
-Verify function
2. Function Inspection
1. Remove the cartridges
2. Remove the bolt and the magazine, Disassemble the bolt
3. Inspect the barrel
4. Check the flexibility of the ejector
5. Inspect bolt part, specifically the firing pin, the firing pin spring, and the Cocking piece,
the extractor and the locking plate. (See figure 22)
6. Reassemble the bolt. Place the sear of the Cocking piece between the firing slot and the
safety slot. Press the bolt stop downward. Inspect the free play of the bolt within the
receiver.
7. Trigger Mechanism. Inspect the stop point (lateral pressure, to the left, to the right and
forward)
8. Inspect play between the locking plat pin and the firing pin (with firing pin mechanism
disarmed) (see figure 23).
9. Inspect bolt stop function
10. Check condition of the front and rear sights.
11. Check Magazine engagement.
12. Overall exterior condition (hand guard, Sling loop, bipod, sling loop spring) Grease per
recommendations.
13. General condition of the scope. The optics, ease of assembly on the weapon. Free
movement of the windage and elevation knobs.
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Detailed inspection of bolt parts mentioned in point 5 of functional inspection.

Figure 22

Bolt Parts

36 Cocking piece
39 Firing Pin
40 Cylinder
41 Extractor
42 Locking Sleeve
43 Bolt cam follower

Figure 23

Play between the firing pin and the Bolt cam follower pin
(point 8 of functional inspection)
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3. Release point adjustment

a. Overview
If the release point is too weak (eventually more than the release point) or if the
mechanism pulls or drags, try to adjust it in the following manner:
Change the Cocking piece or the trigger mechanism.
The lip on the cocking piece sear or the lip of the sear could be worn out or broken.
If the release point cannot be adjusted by changing these two parts, the gunsmith is
allowed to carry out a modification.
b. Adjustment
Release point too weak:
Lower the pin slot at point a (figure 24) (with the help of an emery cloth wrapped around
a round file or a round piece of steel)
Release point pulling or dragging:
Remove material from point b (figure 24) of the receiver housing with an emery cloth or
an oilstone.
Modifying the lip of the sear or the lip of the Cocking piece sear or to weaken the firing
pin spring or the trigger spring is not allowed (to prevent firing accidents)

Figure 24

Trigger Mechanism
3 Receiver
75 Sear
76 Sear lever
77 Trigger
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When the trigger is pressed forward, the Cocking piece is freed;
File down the forward support surface of the trigger at point a (figure 25)

Figure 25

Trigger Mechanism

.a Support surface
.b Stop
77 Trigger
80 Trigger housing
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4. Special adjustments
a. Replacing the extractor
There should be no longitudinal play in the extractor post replacement.

Figure 26

Extractor
a. Shorten if point a is too long
Add material if point a is too short
b. Adjusting lateral play in the rear sight leaf
Replace the rear sight pin. Eventually the sight housing will need to be
retightened.

Figure 27

Rear Sight Housing

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J. Sight (shot) adjustment

1. Overview
The weapon is adjusted to 0 at 300 m
2. Shot adjustment using rear and front sights
To adjust shot height the following 5 different front sights are used.
Front Sight Height in mm
-. Minus point 5.9
- Minus 6.2
No Mark Normal 6.5
+ Plus 6.8
+. Plus point 7.1

Front Sight width 2.2mm. Front sights from the K-31 cannot be used.

Changing one front sight for another in order of height moves the impact point an
average of 16cm at 300m.

Moving the front sight up or down 1 mm moves the impact point an average of 12cm at
300m.

3. Method for making an adjustment shot

-Support the weapon on the bipod
-Fire 3 shots at the same aim point
-Determine the average impact point
-Move the front sight to achieve the desired impact point. Change the front sight if
necessary.
-Fire 3 inspection shots
-Adjust as necessary

If an acceptable result cannot be achieved through adjustment or changing of the front

sight (the front sight is protruding from the front sight housing) return the weapon to the
arsenal.
Mark the moved or replaced front sights when sighting in is completed.
The front sight housing should not have more than one sighting mark. If a new mark
must be made, mark out the old one with a hammer.
Small front sight movements that are due to daily use need not be marked.
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(New Mark)
(Old Mark)

Figure 28

Front Sight Marking

16 Front Sight Housing

22 Front Sight

4. Scope Adjustment
Scope adjustment can only be performed by the person to which the weapon has been issued or the
gunsmith.
If the point of impact while shooting on the bipod target A at 300m height 3 windage 0 during no wind
and normal visibility is outside the black, the scope should be adjusted.

Scope adjustment is performed in the following fashion:

- Adjust the focus
- Align the optical axis with line of sight (rear to front sight)
- Fire three shots
- Correct for windage at distance
- Fire three inspection shots
- Adjust accuracy as required

If the average impact point is at the center of the black the elevation knob should be firmly held. The
screws should be loosened about one turn with the screwdriver that is found in the case, the knob
should be turned to 3 on the scale and the screw tightened.
To adjust windage, proceed in the same fashion, then turn the windage knob to 0.
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Figure 29

Adjusting the Scope for elevation

100 Conical head screw for adjusting elevation
104 Focus knob

Figure 30

Windage Adjustment
102 Conical head screw for windage adjustment
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Ensure that the eye is exactly in line with the axis of the scope. If not, the result will be a deviation in the
viewpoint.
If few shots are fired, small corrections such as a side click, are not 100% effective because at 300m the
shot theoretically can move 7.5cm and the total spread of the weapon is around 20 cm. It is for this that it
is not required for general adjustment, to adjust the knobs unless the deviation exceeds 0.5 0/00 or is at
least 15 cm at 300m.

5. Corrections
For corrections the following instructions must be followed;
Windage
The shot goes to the left:
-Turn the windage knob counter clockwise
The shot goes to the right
-Turn the windage knob clockwise
We use as a measure
1 adjustment line in 6 clicks indicates a correction of 45cm over 300m or 1.5 0/00
Elevation
The shot goes high
-Place a small shim in the elevation knob
The shot goes low
-Place a larger shim in the elevation knob
The elevation knob does not have a stop notch as compared to the windage knob.
We use as a measure
-A correction of 3 or 4 shot angle around 35cm higher at 300m.

Figure 31

Reticle
Width of the vertical line 2 0/00
Width of the horizontal line 1 0/00
Horizontal Line Gap 8 0/00
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K. Malfunctions and repairs

1. Overview
The majority of malfunctions are caused by poorly executed loading movement, by poor
maintenance or by insufficient inspection.

2. How to proceed when a malfunction occurs

-Reload and fire again
-If the weapon still does not function, remove the cartridges
-Find the malfunction

3. Feeding malfunction
Malfunction Cause Cure
The cartridge is Magazine Spring is deformed or Reform or change
jammed or is not broken magazine spring
inserted completely
into the chamber Magazine or tabs are bent Reform the tabs

The magazine is The magazine stop does not Repair the notch in the
not locked close magazine plate

4. Firing malfunction
Malfunction Cause Cure
The primer is only The point of the firing pin is Change the firing pin
lightly impacted deformed or broken Change the firing pin
Firing pin spring is weak or spring
broken

The bolt guides are blocked and Clean the bolt guides
the firing pin strikes against
locking plate pin
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5. Ejection malfunction
Malfunction Cause Cure
The shell stays in Extractor weakened or broken Adjust the extractor
the chamber or is
ja mmed between The ejector does not function Change the extractor
the bolt and the (figure 26)
receiver

Disassemble and
reassemble the ejector
and the trigger spring

6. Specific malfunctions
Malfunction Cause Cure
Poor shot accuracy Scope damaged or loose Repair only by 3rd
echelon reserve

The front sight housing is loose Repair only by 3rd

echelon reserve

The Front sight is loose Lightly peen the edges

of the front sight
groove in the front sight
housing.

Damaged front sight Change the front sight

Poor engagement of the rear Change the slide stop or

sight slide stop the slide stop spring

Damaged rear sight leaf Equal out both sides or

change the sight leaf

Blocked rear sight slide Disassemble and

equalize

Lateral play in the rear sight leaf Adjust lateral play

(figure 27)
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Malfunction Cause Cure
Malfunctions The Bolt stop does not work Equalize or change the
during loading bolt stop

Change the weak or

broken spring

The bolt is jammed, the helical Equalize with a oilstone

slot in the locking sleeve is or change the locking
damaged sleeve

Locking plate bent Straighten or change

the locking plate

Magazine tabs are deformed Straighten the tabs

Malfunctions of the The trigger rubs against the Retouch the rubbing
trigger mechanism trigger plate or the stock surfaces of the trigger
plate or the stock

The trigger spring is weak or Change the trigger

broken spring

Defects in Bipod deformed or broken Straighten or replace

accessories the bipod

Sling loop spring or screw is Change the sling loop

damaged spring

The sling loop spring is jammed Lightly hone the

in the mounting mounting

Sling loop screw is broken Change the screw

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L. Safety Instructions

Every weapon should be considered loaded if the shooter has not verified that the chamber and the
magazine is empty

Cartridges should be removed before each disassembly and before handling and aiming exercises.
Aiming at a person is not permitted.
A soldier should not carry marking and combat munitions on his person at the same time.

Before firing exercises with combat munitions, or blanks, the barrel should be inspected and eventually
clean it. During peacetime a scoped rifle must not be unsafed unless it is pointed at a target. Before
leaving the shooting position the weapon should be safed. The shooter does not have the right to move
with a cocked, loaded rifle.

After firing exercises, the cartridges should be removed, store the remaining munitions and
communicate to the troop of the instructions pertaining to munitions

When shooting from a booth, the weapon should not be loaded until after entering the booth and
should be completely unloaded before leaving.

When firing in combat, shooting over the head of troops or across the field is not permitted except in
the following circumstances:
-When firing over troops or across the field the troops should be a more the 100m from the
weapon and in all circumstances at a lesser distance than that of the target.
-When firing over the troops, the trajectory should pass at least 5m over the troops unless they
are found at a dead end angle.
-When firing across field the line of fire should be at a space of two arms lengths (measured
from the shoulder by the shooter), to the left or the right of the closest neighboring troops.

Firing with marking munitions is prohibited to distances of less than 30 meters

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M. Final Instructions

The above-contained regulation is current as of 1 December 1967. It supercedes all other related
instructions.

Chief of Instruction
Corps Commander Col. P. Hirschy