Nomenclature 7.
62mm M14
Parts
Flash suppressor
Bayonet stud
Cartridge clip guide
Magazine
Bold lock
Safety trigger guard
Trigger
Trigger guard
Rear sight
Front sight
Hinged shoulder rest
Selector
Windage knob nut
Operating rod
Connector assembly
Spindle valve
Gas cylinder
Gas cylinder plug
Sling
General Data
US RIFLE 7.62 mm M14
Weight:
*with full magazine and cleaning equipment (11.5 LBS)
*empty magazine (.5 LBS)
*full 20 rnds magazine (1.5LBS)
*M2 BIPOD Assembly (1.75 LBS)
*M14 BIPOD Full magazine (14.5LBS)
Length:
*with flash suppressor (44.3 inches)
Operational
*cartridge (7.6mm NATO)
*tigger pull (5.5LBS)
*muzzle velocity (850 m/s 2800ft/s)
* cyclic rate of fire (700-750 rds/mis)
*maximum range (3725m./3.725 km)
*max effective range( 700m)
Characteristics:
A. Function
> Lightweight
>air cooled
>gas operated
>magazine feed
>shoulder weapon
B. Features
> the selector and bipod are assembled to the weapon when used for automatic fire
> the flash suppressor is designed to reduce muzzle climb and the amount of dust raised by the muzzle
>the lug on the rear of the flash suppressor is used for the attachment of a bayonet, a grenade and a
blank firing attachment for the launching of grenade
> the spindle valve is used to adjust the opening of the gas port when the rifle is used for grenade
launching. This prevent gas operation of the rifle during grenade launching and prevent damage to the
weapons
> the hidged shoulder ret provides vertical control of the butt end of the rifle
It has fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight
CYCLE OF OPERATION
Firing fire pin srikes
Unlocking breach of the barrel
Extracting empty cartridge from chamber
Ejecting empty cartridge from weapom
Cocking cock position
Feeding cartridge in the receiver
Chambering placing cartridge in chamber
Locking sealing