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