FM 23-10 1940 U.S. Rifle, Cal .30 M1903 (Springfield) Basic Field Manual

Description

FM 23-10 1940 U.S. Rifle, Cal .30 M1903 (Springfield) Basic Field Manual

• 237 Pages, bound.
• FM issue U. S. War Department Field Manuals
• These manuals are all printed on 8.5″ x 11″ paper with broad margins and are reproduced from old photocopies.
• Drawings and text are excellent but photographs lack detail.
• Almost all the manuals are illustrated. Look at the product picture accompanying this item, if the manual is illustrated, an illustration will appear in the picture.

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This reproduction of the 1940 Field Manual FM 23‑10 offers authoritative U.S. War Department training instructions for the .30‑caliber Springfield M1903 rifle. Restored from original photocopies and printed on bright acid-free paper, this full‑size manual features clear diagrams, technical descriptions, and drill charts.

Contents overview:

• Rifle description, nomenclature, and specifications
• Loading, firing, unloading, and safe handling procedures
• Disassembly and assembly with maintenance guidance
• Cleaning instructions and inspection routines
• Marksmanship positions: standing, kneeling, prone
• Techniques for target firing, moving targets, and assault fire
• Ballistics principles: trajectory, windage, elevation, and sight adjustment
• Training drills, field target practice, and small-bore exercises
• Signal protocols and range commands
• Safety standards, recordkeeping, and training objectives

Ideal for:

• Historians and military researchers studying WWII-era U.S. infantry small arms
• Reenactors and instructors using period-authoritative rifle training resources
• Gunsmiths and restorers working with M1903 Springfield rifles
• Collectors of original field manuals seeking comprehensive reference materials