Description

M16A1 5.56MM 1970 Rifle Field Manual FM 23-9

• 58 pages, about 11″ x 8″, glossy soft-cover in full color.
• New re-print restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original.
• Printed on high quality 20# 97 bright acid free paper.
• Fully Illustrated.

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Full-color softcover reprint or PDF download

This reprint of the 1970 FM 23‑9 U.S. Army field manual supplies comprehensive guidance for the M16A1 5.56 mm rifle. Restored and digitally enhanced from a well-preserved original, and printed on high-quality acid-free paper, the manual is fully illustrated and formatted for clarity.

Manual contents include:

• Technical overview of the M16A1 rifle system
• Ammunition specifications and battle sight zero procedures
• Care instructions and field maintenance routines
• Rifle characteristics and operational functions
• Cleaning and lubrication guidelines
• Detailed sight adjustment methods

Ideal for:

• Military historians and collectors of Vietnam-era small arms
• Firearms instructors and armorers working with M16A1 rifles
• Survival trainers and reenactors seeking authentic field documentation
• Enthusiasts compiling complete U.S. military small-arms manuals