tm-e9 206a german 7.9-mm dual purpose machine gun mg34 1943

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WAR DEPARTMENTWashington 25, D. C., 13 April 1943

TM E9-206A, German 7.9-mm Dual Purpose Machine GunMG34, is published for the information and guidance of all concerned.

A.G. 300.7 (10 Aug 1943)0.0. 461/38198 0.0. (4 Nov 1943) 1

BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:

G. C, MARSHALL,Chief of Staff.

OFFICIAL :J. A. ULIO,

Major General,The Adjutant General.

DISTRIBUTION X

(For explanation of symbols, see FM 2 l-6.)


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SECTION I.

II.

III.

IV.

V.

VI.

VII.

VIII.

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XI.

CONTENTSIntroduction ..................

Operation ....................

Sighting equipment

Malfunctions and corrections. ...

Disassembly and assembly. .....

Care and preservation. ..........

Ammunition ...... ............

Inspection ......... ...........

Maintenance under unusual con-ditions .....................

Glossary .. ....................

References ... .................

INDEX . .

?armsncha ?mS*S1- 4 4-10

5-11 1036

12 37-40

13-15 40-42

16-18 43-48

19-25 49-52

26-34 52-63

35-40 63-65

41-43 65-66

44-45 66-70

46-47 70

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INTRODUCTION

Scope ,....,,.,.......................................... 1Characteristics . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Data . . . . . . . . .._.. ..,................................... 3

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

I. SCOPE.a. This manual is published for the information and guidance of

the using arms and services. It contains information required by theusing arms to identify, operate, disassemble, assemble, and preservethe German 7.9-mm Dual Purpose Machine Gun MG34.

2. CHARACTERISTICS.a. The German 7.9-mm Dual Purpose Machine Gun MG34 is a

recoil-operated, air-cooled weapon capable of delivering single or fullautomatic fire. The gun is normally fed from SO-round flexible,metal belts, two or more of which can be joined end to end. However,in operations where rapid movement is required, or for antiaircraftfire, a SO-round belt drum magazine or a 75round spring-operateddrum magazine is used. The gun can be identified easily by the recoilbooster (fig. l), perforated barrel casing (fig. l), grooves for mountingthe weapon (fig. 1 , front and rear sights (fig. 1 , seat for the anti-aircraft sight (fig. 2 ), hand grip with trigger and safety, dust cover(fig. 2 ), and fin-shaped butt (fig. 2). It can be used on a bipod (fig.3), on an antiaircraft tripod (fig. 4), or on a tripod mount (fig. 5).

3. DATA.Weight of machine gun, with bipod 263/ lbWeight of tnachine gun, without bipod 24% lb

Weight of barrel . 4.44 lbOver-all length . 48 ?4 inLength of barrel 24th inCaliber (7.9 mm) 0,312 in.Sight radius .2015/1e inRifling 4 right-hand concentric groovesCyclicrateoffire ..800to9OOroundspermin

4. CAUTIONS.a. All preservative and dirt must be removed from the gun before

firing. To do this, disassemble the gun (par. 17) and clean as in -structed in paragraph 22.


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PERFORATED BARREL CASlhG

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f igure 1 - German 7.9-mm Dual Purpose Machine Gun MG34 - Right Side View


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ELEVATING HANDWHEEL

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h . Do not at tem pt to fire th is gun with am mu nition issued only forUnited Sta tes weapons, as it will dama ge th e gun and injure th eopera tor. Use only enem y am mu nition or oth er am mu nition specifi-cally a ut horized by ordnance per sonn el (pa r. 3 1).

c. Before using an y amm unition, ma ke certa in th e am mun ition andbelt ar e clean an d free of all tr aces of san d a nd dust .

d. The mecha nism of th e gun is very sen sitive,,to dust or san d.When th e gun is not in action, keep th e dust cover (fig. 2) on t heejection opening closed.

e. It is dan gerous to investigate a feed stoppage or ma lfun ction byra ising th e feed cover without first cocking th e gun or ret aining a holdon th e cocking ha ndle. Should a live round rema in in th e cha mber,t he ra ising of t he feed cover would allow the bolt t o cont inu e forwar dto fire th e round, th us cau sing dam age. Should,a-stoppage occur dur -ing firing, cock t he gun an d move th esafety to SAFE. Then push th efeed cover cat ch forwa rd , ra ise t he feed cover , &id lift out th e belt.If th e gun can not be cocked, apply a backwar d p+$J on, th e cockinghan dle and, at th e same time, raise th e feed cover ,an d rem ove th ebelt. The gun can th en be cocked. For fur th er. inst ru ctions, seesection IV.

f. Un load th e gun before tr an sport ing th e gun from one place toanother (par. 10).

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OPERATION

Moun ting th e ma chine gu.n. .......Dismoun ting th e machine gun. ....Filling th e belts an d magazines. ...

Loading th e ma chine gun. ........Firing th e machine gun. ..........Un loading th e ma chine gun. .......Changing barrels ................

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5. MOUNT IIYG TH E MACHINE GUN.

a. O n t h e B i p o d i - . Slide t he cur ved hea d of th e bipod into thefront mount ing guide on th e bar rel casing. Depress th e bipod cat chspring on th e un derside of th e casing (fig. 6), an d rota te th e bipod inth e guide un til the spring sna ps, into position. Tur n. th e biped legstowar d th e mu zzle end and set th em on th e groun d. To adjust t he

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Figure Q - Mours t iag Mtx c him Gun an Ba~od

Figure 7 - Attaching gipoai Legm to Barred Casing

spread of t-he hlpod legs, rotate the rhu.mbscrrw at the junction. ofthe legs.

NOTE: If the gun is to be carried, collapse the biped legs, fold

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them backward against the barrel casing. and secure them to the knobon the casfng (fig. 7,.

5). On thv tntiaircraft Tripodp Place the machine gun on thetripoc! so that the curveo head on the tripod slides mto the rear mount-:ng guide on the barrel rasmg. Depress the tripod catch spring, androtate the machine gun until the spring snaps into position (fig. 8).The tripod legs are both tringed and telescopic, to permit large adjust-rnents in the height of the firing position. Smaller X!JUStmtTltS can bemade by means of the adjustable support at the top of the tripod.

4. (11; thv lripo~l Mount.l~ j If the trrpod mount is foldcti. It should be unfolded and erected

as fo!iows: .(ti J Release the ciamping Ie\.er. on the front leg, extend the front

ieg to the required position, and then lock the clamping lever.(b) Loosen the wing nntr on the rear legs. and push the rear legs

hack Raise the mount. the r-equireti height and tighten the wing nuts(c) With one hand. grasp t!l~ harmiic, with the rather hand, grasir

the crad!r. Push the press lever forward and rarse the cradle, drawing:he elevating gear smartly back (fig. !I) until it stands erect andengages the upper part of the mount.

(d) Adjust the legs. so ?hat the cradle is horizontal when the ele-vating gear is adjusted to its old posittcr;. The machine gun can nowhe mounted on the mount.

Figure 8 - Moun t ing Mach ine Gun on An t i a i r c r a f t Tr ipod

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(2) Place the ma chine gun (mu zzle end up) on the moun t, so th atth e project ions on each side of th e gun fit int o th e claws on t he cra dle(fig. 10). Lower the front part of the gun on the cradle and secure itby means of the hinge clamp.

d . O n An t i a i r c r a ft Ad a p t e r o f Tr i p o d M o u n t . For antiaircraft firefrom th e tr ipod moun t, an adapt er is secur ed in the short tu be nearth e swivel (fig. 5). The ada pt er is similar t o t he ad just able su pportat th e top of th e tr ipod. The gun is mount ed on t he ada pt er as onthe tripod. The cra dle mu st be folded when t he adapt er is used an dthe adapter should be in a vertical position.

6. DISMOUNTING THE MACHIN E GUN.a . To dismoun t th e ma chine gun, pr oceed in th e reverse order of

mounting (par. 5).

7. FILLING THE BELTS AND MAGAZINES.a . Be l t s .( 1) Pla ce a SO-round leading belt on a flat su r face, with t he leading

tab to the right and the tongues up. Insert a round into each link, andpush it forward until the tongue snaps into the groove at the rear ofthe cartridge case (fig. 11).

NOTE: Do not insert a roun d int o th e first link. This link is shortand ha s no tongue (fig. 11).

(2) The SO-roun d leading belt can be extended by joining it t oSO-roun d extension belts. Fill a SO-round extension belt, but do notfill t he first link ha ving t he r ecta ngu lar openin g (fig. 11). Inser t thetongue a t th e end of th e leading belt into the recta ngular opening inthe lirst link of th e extension belt, an d join belts by in sert ing a round

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(fig. 11). It is common pr act ice to join a s many a s fou r exten sionbelts to a SO-round leading belt.

(3) In st ead of a SO-roun d leadin g belt, it is possible t o join fiveSO-roun d extension belts to a shor t leading belt (fig. 12).

(4) If a shor t leading belt is not available, an exten sion belt (orbelts) can st ill be u sed. However, when load ing t he belt, do not inser trounds in first three links.

h . S O -r o u n d B e lt D r u m M a g a zin e .( 1) Fill a n exten sion belt a nd tu rn it over with tongues on bottom

and empty link to the right. Roll up th e belt from th e left end an dinsert i t into th e belt dr um ma gazine with t he empt y link on th eout side (0 fig. 13).

(2) If th e ma gazine is t o be u sed imm ediat ely or with in a shor ttim e, fill a sh ort lead ing belt a nd at ta ch it (0 fig. 13). If the maga-zine is not t o be used for some tim e, do not join a short leading belt .Instead, close the magazine slide and the cover, to keep dust out.

(3) The m agazines ar e tr an sport ed in car riers shown in tigure 14.

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Figure 9 . . - Raising Cradle of Tr ipod Mount

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f igure IO- Mount ing the Machine Gun on the t r ipod Mount

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c. Spring-operated 7!5=round Drum Magadne. Apply tension tothe magazine springs by turning the two tensioning ratchkta on themagkzitig (tig. 27). Use an enemy tool (if available) or en imp-vised to& Then, place the magazine with the mouth up and insertone round after another (fig. 15) until the magazine is filled.

8. LOADING THE MACHINE GUN.a. Getieral. Belt feed can be employed when the gun is mounted

on the biped, antiaircraft tripod, tripod mount, or tripod mount attach-ment. The SO-round belt drum magazine, and the 75-round spring-operated drum magazine, can be employed when the gun is mountedon the bipod, antiaircraft tripod, or tripod mount attachment, but noton the tripod mount.

b. Loading the Machine Gun With the Belt .(1) If the bolt is fully home (in most forward position), press the

safety lever (fig. 16), and move the safety forward to uncover the

letter F (fig. 17). If the bolt is retracted, grasp the cocking handle,and, at the same time, pull the trigger, aliowing the bolt to go slowlyhome. Set the safety at FIRE (move it forward to uncover letterF).

(2) Push the feed cover catch forward and open the feed cover(fig. 18).

(3) Place the loaded belt on the feed block, so that the first roundis on the slot of the feed block, and the leading tab is to the right

(fig. 12).

(Text con t inued on page 21.)

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Figure tJ ._ Lodimg a &e/t Drum Magar ina

f igure 14 - Buft Drum Mageziner

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Fgur e 16 -- Adjustment af Safety

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Figure 17 - Safe ty a t f i re - Let t e r F, Uncovered

FEED CWER LATCH

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Figure 18 - Opening Feed Cover

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f igure I9 - Pos i t ion ing Be l t on Feed Block

( 4 j Close the ie4 cover, making certain that the three pawls onthe underside of !?:d rover engage the first rourld (fig. 20), that is,tile three pawIs are bet-xeen the Hurst and second rounds.

(5 j After the operator has become proficient in loading the gun,he may keep the feed cover closed while loading. In that case, makecertain the bolt is fully home and the safety at FIRE (letter Funcovered). Then, insert the leading tab into the feed opening on theleft side of the gun, and pull it to the right until the three pawls onthe underside of the feed cover engage the first round (fig. 2 I).

NOTE: In case of right-hand feed, the leading tab is inserted intothe feed opening on the right side of the gtin.

C. I m a c i i f i g t t i e Marhine Gun W ilh a W rouutl Belt burn Maga-zine. See that the bolt is fully home and the safety set at FIRE(move safety forward to uncover letter IF, (fig. 17) ). Take a fully

loaded belt drum magazine (:a fig. 13) and insert the leading tab intothe feed opening on the left side of the gun. Attach the magazine tothe front hook on the feed block (fig. 22), press the latch on themagazine, and secure it to the rear hook on the feed block. Pull the


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FIfpm 219 - Closing of had coved

Figure 21 - Loodlng Mac hfno Gun w i t h Bob

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Ieeading ab to the right until the three pawls on the underside of the

feed cover engage the first round.d. Loading the Machine Gun With a 73mmnd Spr ing-aperated

Drum Magazine.( 1,) To load the machme gun with the 75round magazine, it is

:~ecesssrq tci remove the feed cover and feed biock, and to replaceth3e u?t:; ri;e Tagazine iipsider. To facilitate identification, the feedc c ;:.c : arid z.ag ; e k:.ld:er BE compared in figures 23 and 24.

,! I See tha t the b it 1s fuI!y home and the safety set at FIRE

). Push the feed


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h. Fir ing Gun on Bipd, Antiaircraft ?r ipod. or Tr ipod M ountAttachment.

(1) With one hand, grasp the cocking handle in its most forwardposition (rig. 28 j and retract it untii the buit is cocked (fig. 29). Thenpush the cocking handle forward as far as it will go (fig. 30).

(2 ) S!NGLE F I R E . For single fire, pull the upper part of the triggermar-keel v;rth the letter E (fig. 17) and release it immediately. It1s necessary to pull the trigger for every shot to be fired. During lulls

in fir:ng, the safety shciul d be kept at SAFE. This is done by pressingthe safety ie\,er (rig. 16) and mo\:ing the safety to the rear to uncoverthe letter 5 (fig. 3 I ).

(3) ALXO,MATIC FIRE. For automatic fire, pull the lower part ofthe trigger marked with the letter D (fig. 17). The machine gunwill deliver automatic tire as long as the trigger is pulled and ammu-rutron is being fed into the gun. Between bursts, set the safety atSAFE (move it to the rear to uncover ietter S (fig. 3 1) )

c. Firing the Gun on thr Iripcd Mount.( 1) Grasp the cocking handle in its most forward position (fig.

28 j and retract it until the bolt is cocked (fig. 29). Then push thecockirig handle forward as far as rt wili go (fig. 30).

(2 j SINGLE FIRE For single fire. push up the trigger finger on themount (tip. 3.2). Then pull the t! igger handle on the mount (fig. 33)and release it. Thy handle must be pulled for each shot to be fired.During lulls m firrng, set the safety at SAFE (move it to rear to

uncover letter S (fig. 3 1) j.

MAGAZINE HOLDERI 1INCHESI I 21 1 II\ PO 57331

Figure 23 - Feed Cover and Magazine Holder - Top View

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Figure 25 -Removal of feed Cover


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(3) AUTQMATIC FIRE. Push the trigger finger on the mount down(fig. 34), then pull the trigger handle. The machine gun will continueto deliver automatic fire as long as the handle is pulled and ammuni-tion is fed into the gun. Between bursts, set the safety at SAFE(move it to rear to uncover letter 6 (fig. 3 1) ).

(4) ELEVATION AND TRAVERSE.(a) The front end o f t h e cradle is carried on a swivel mounting at

the junction of the three tripod legs, while the rear end is supported

by the elevating gear. The front leg is telescopically adjustable, andis provided with a clamping lever for fixing the telescopic parts afterthey have been adjusted. A traversing arc, on which the elevatinggear is carried by a traversing slide, acts as a brace between the tworear legs which are jointed, each joint being fitted with a clampingwing nut. An adjustable center stay provided with e clamping leveris connected between the traversing arc and the front leg.

Figura 26 - Remwol of Feed Block

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Figure 29 - Cack ing Handle in Rearmost Pozit i~~: .>i t c s Cock ed

Figure 30 - Cocking Handle in Forward Posi t ion - Gun Cocked

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Figure 31 - Sa fe ty a t Safe - Le t t e r S , Uncovered

Figure 32 - A d j u s t m e n f o f Trigger Finger for Single Fi re

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(b) Elevation 1s adjusted by a handwheel on the left of the elevat-mg gear. while adjustments for line are made by shifting the traversingslide along the traversing arc by means of a handle on the right, inwhich an 011 bottle is fitted. A wing nut is provided for ciamping theelevating gear and a ciampmg lever for locking the traversing slide.Adjustable elevating and traversing stops are also provided to enablethe gun to be elevated and traversed between predetermined limits.The traversing stops are arranged for the traversmg arc, which isgraduated to facilitate adjustment of the stops (fig. 36).

(c) In front of the elevating gear is an automatic searching firedevice, operated by the recoil of the gun in the cradle, which causes aprojection on the cradle slide to strike a roller on the device. Actuatedin this manner, the device alternately elevates the cradle step by step,and depresses it similarly each time a shot is fired. The hmits of thesearching fire. and consequently the distance on the ground coveredby it, can be increased or reduced by means of a graduated settingring (fig. 36).

cl. Ifatrir and English I-nits.( 1) The divisions on the rear sight in meters and yards are shown

m figure 35(2 ) The Overhead Fxing Table and Table of Minimum Clearance

are shown in figure 36 (ranges given in meters) and in figure 37(ranges given in yards).

Figure 35 - Roa r Sight - Mo tors and Yards31


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a. Removal oi Beli. Cock :ba gun and set the safety at SAFE(fig. 31). Push the feed cover CO?& forward and raise the feed cover


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TO OWN TROOPS

55 YARD58 01 1 01 4 01 6 51 9 02 2 02 5 0

2 8 03 3 0

1 7 08 8 09 9 01 1 0 01 2 0 01 3 0 01 4 0 01 5 0 01 6 7 01 7 5 01 8 6 0

OVERHEAD FllSAFETY I

DIVISIONS SIGHT

6 14 93 93 5

i : ,2 72 3

f c '2 02 02 22 32 72 92 1

z :4 14 44 95 56 0

2 2 5 0 1 YA R D S

1 8 0 01 7 3 0

2 0 3 0

1 5 5 01 5 0 01 4 5 01 3 5 0

1 3 5 01 2 5 01 2 5 01 2 5 01 3 0 01 3 5 01 4 5 01 5 0 01 5 5 01 7 3 01 7 5 01 8 6 01 9 2 02 0 3 02 1 3 0

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INC TABLEDISTANCE

TO OWN TROOPS

2 1 9 02 3 0 0

1970 YARDS

2 4 0 0

2 0 8 0

2 5 2 02 6 2 02 7 3 0

2 8 4 02 9 5 0

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SAFETY11

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6 67 38 1

21 0 91 1 91 3 1

1 4 31 5 61 7 01 8 41 9 92 1 5

SIGHT

TABLE OF MJNIMUM CLEARANCE

TARGET 1 DEPTH 1 DO UBLE DEPTH

13 OoYAR 1 22 1 9 0 2 42 8 4 0 3 63 2 8 0 4 83 6 0 0 5 1 0

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Figure 38 - Remova l o f 75 round Mw gw aine

Figure 39 - Un lock ing and Ro tc r t i ng Rece ive r

c . Removal of 75round Spring-operated Drum Magazine .

Cock the gun and set the safety at SAFE (fig. 31 j. Piace the righthand under the strap on the magazine, and remove the magazine bypressing the hand against the strap and pushing with the IingoTsagainst the latch on top of the magazine (fig. 38).

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Figure 40 - Sl id ing Bar re l ou t o f Bar re l Cor ing

Figure 41 - Unlock /ng o f Rec e iver Ca t c h and Rofof ingBurroI Cor ing

11. CHANCING BARRELS.a . General . The barrel must be changed after about 250 rounds

have been fi red continuously or with only short intervals betweenbursts.

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aA PO 373aefigure 42 - Removing a Hot Barrel

b. t ..hanrin~ Derrrla F-hen Slarhinr Gu~r 1~ Slo~11~1ec1 u the Bi-

1~x1, .-\ntiaircraft Tripocl. or Tripoct Mount .1A Adapter.(i) Unload the gun (par. 10). Cock the gun and set the safety

at SAFE. Depress the receiver catch and rotate the receiver nearly180 degrees (fig. 39).

(2) Raise the muzzle end of the gun to allow the barrel to slide out(fig. 40). Insert a fresh barrel and rotate the receiver un:~! thereceiver catch snaps into position. Set safety at FIRE. Grasp thecocking handle and pull t.he trigger, allowing the bolt to move slowly

home.e. Changing Barrels FVhen Machine Gun Ia Slounted 011 Tripod

Mount.(1) Unload the gun (par. 10). Cock the gun and set the safety

at SAFE. Depress the receiver catch by means of the cranked lever,and rotate the barre! casing nearly 180 degrees (fig. 41).

(2) Remove the hot barre! with the leading tab or any other con-venient tool (fig. 42). insert a fresh barrel and rotate the barrel cas-mg until the receiver catch snaps into position. Set safety at FIRE.Grasp the cocking handle and pull trigger, allowing bolt to moveslowly home.

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b. The sight consists essentrally of a telescope which can be movedin azimuth and elevation m relation to the machine gun. The tele-scope has a 3-power magnification and a field of view af 13 degrees30 minutes. A graduated reticle pattern is seen superimposed on thetarget image when looking through the eyepiece. The light windownear the eyepiece admits light for reticle illumination when the sightis used at night. A removable eyeshield (not shown in the figures)fita over the eyepiece; the eyeshield is removed to permit sightingwhile wearing a gas mask.

c The telescope is moved in azimuth (traversed) by turning theazimuth knob. For rapid motion through large azimuth angles, thetelescope can be turned directly by holding the throw-out lever down.Azimuth angles from 0 to 6400 mils are read on the azimuth scale(coarsq lOO-mil divisions) and azimuth micrometer (fine, 1-mildivisions). The azimuth micrometer has two rows of graduations.The inner row only is used for reading azimuth angles in indirect

fite;either row is used

in setting in small deflection angles fordirect fire.d. The telescope is moved in elevation by turning the elevating

knob. Elevation can be read either in meters for direct fire, or in

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mila for indirect fire. When the shutter f figs. 3 and 44 j is set toDIREKT (direct), the elevation drum carrying the meter gradua-tions is exposed. When the shutter is set to XNDIREKT (indirect),the elevatiun drum is covered and an index is brought into positionfor reading the elevation micrometer. Elevation in mils is read onthe elevation scale (coarse, 100-mil divisions j and elevation microm-eter (fine, 1-mii divisions). The 300-mil setting corresponds to zeroelevation. The elevation scale graduations read from 0 to 10 (0 to

1000 milsj for actual elevations of from minus 300 to plus 700 mils.e. The collimator traverses with the telescope. but can be elevated

or depressed Independently of the telescope. When sighting into thecollimator, a cross 1s seen which remains stationary as though it wereet an infinite distance. Aiming IS accompilsiied by lining this crossup with the target. The principal use of the collimator 15 to establisha safety point of minimum elevation for firkg over a crest, or over theheads of friendly troops.

CL/

COL

COLLI t+.AT((MPING SCRE

.LIMP

EYEPECE

,AZIM?JTY SCALE

.4UlH MICROMETEY

F---AZ!MJTki KNOB

\~THROWOUT LEVER

RA PB 57064

Figure 45 - Ielowopic Sight fo r German ?.9-mm Dual PurposeMachine Gun MG34 - Front View

f. O p e r a t i o n , D ir e c t F i r e .(1) Turn the shutter to DIREKT (fig. 43), exposing the eleva-

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elevation drum by turning the elevating knob. For conversion ofmeters to yards, see 6gures 36 and 37,

(2) Set the azimuth scale and azimuth micrometer to ZERO.Deflections up to 100 mils right or left can be set on the azimuthmicrometer.

(3) Keep the machine gun leveled laterally to eliminate error dueto cant. The machine gun is properly leveled when the cross-levelbubble is centered.

(4) Traverse and elevate the machine gun while looking throughthe telescope eyepiece until the target is centered in the telescopereticle.

g. O p e r a t i o n , I n d i r e c t F i r e .( 1) Turn the shutter to INDIREKT (fig. 44). exposing the

elevation micrometer. Set the required elevation, in mile, on theelevation scale and elevation micrometer. The required setting forany given target will be the angle of site (in mils) plus the range

elevation (in mils) plus 300 mils. Range elevation in mils can beread on the Overhead Firing Table (figs. 36 and 37).

(2) Set the azimuth scale and azimuth micrometer to the requireddeflection.

(3) Keep the machine gun leveled iaterally to eliminate error dueto cant. The machine gun is properly leveled when the cross-levelbubble is centered.

(4) Traverse the machine gun while looking through the telescope

eyepiece until the aiming point is centered in the telescope reticle.Elevate the machine gun until the cross-level bubble is centered.

Saction IV

MAtFUNCTiONS AND CORRECTIONS

General................................................ 13

Immediate action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . .

14Malfunctions and corrections. . . . . ,. . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , , . , . 15

13. GENERAL.a . This section is intended to provide necessary instructions in

immediate action, and malfunctions and corrections. These instruc-tions should be studied before any firing is done by the individual.

14. IMMEDIATE ACTION.

a . Immediate action is the immediate and automatic applicationof a remedy. It is to be applied immediately and automatically to agun that j ams, or otherwise malfunctions, in actual or simulated com-bat When a stoppage occurs d u r i n g f i r i n g , perform the immediate

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action described below, or such portions thereof as are required toremedy the stoppage.

b. F ailure of Gun to Fire. If the loaded gun fails to fire whenthe trigger is squeezed, proceed immediately as follows:

( 1) Wait 5 seconds before opening chamber.(2 ) Cock the gun by a sharp, quick puil on the cocking handle.(3) If the round is ejected, squeeze the trigger and fire.(4) If the round is not ejected, set the safety at SAFE, and unload

the gun.(5) Turn the gun over on its side and shake it to allow the round

to fall out. If the round does not fall out, remove it by pushing arod through the bore from the muzzle end, making certain that thegun points in a safe direction.

(6) Load the gun and resume firing.

15. MALFUNCTIONS AND CORRECTIONS.

a. Proper care of the gun before, during, and after firing will usuallyeliminate most stoppages. Stoppages or other malfunctions whichcannot be remedied by the application of immediate action should bedealt with in accordance with instructions described in the followingparagraphs.

b. Feed Stoppage or Malfunction. It is dangerous to investigatea feed stoppage or malfunctions by raising the feed cover without firstcocking the gun or retaining a hold on the cocking handle. Should a

live round remain in the chamber, the raising of the feed cover wouldallow the bolt to continue forward to fire a round, thus causing dam-age. Should a stoppage occur during firing, cock the gun and m o v ethe safety to SAFE. Then, raise the cover and remove the magazineor belt. If the gun cannot be cocked, apply a backward pull on thecocking handle, at the same time raising the feed cover and unloadingthe gun. The gun can then be cocked.

c. Failure to Fire.( 1) CAUSES. Failure to fire is generally caused by:(a) Defective ammunition.(b ) Defective firing pin or firing pin spring.(c) Bolt not fully closed.(2 > REMEDIES.(a) If the primer of the round is deeply indented, the round is

defective and must be discarded.(b ) If the primer is not indented or only slightly indented, the

firing pin or firing pin spring may be worn or broken, or the bolt maynot have been fully home. Check for dirt or any other obstructionon the bolt and receiver, and in breech end of barrel. Check for aruptured case iu the chamber. Remove all obstr uctions.

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(c) If driving spring is too weak to drive the bolt fully home, turnthe gun over to ordnance personnel. If firing pin or firing pin springis worn or broken, turn the bolt over to ordnance personnel.

d. Failure to Feed.(I) CAUSES. Failure to feed may be caused by:(a) Defective magazine or defective belt.(6) Insufficient recoil of bolt to pick up a new round.(c) Broken feed piece on top of bolt.(2) REMEDIES.(a) If the magazine does not feed cartridges into gun because of

defective spring, follower, or mouth, it should be replaced.(b) If belt does not feed cartridges into gun because it is deformed

or broken, it should be discarded.(c) If cartridges are not fed into gun because feed piece is broken,

turn the bolt over to ordnance personnel.(d) Insufficient recoil may be due to reduced blast boosting or to

obstruction in receiver. Adjust the blast booster the required numberof notches until sufficient recoil is obtained. Remove the receiverfrom gun and eliminate the obstruction.

( 1) LAUSES. Failure to extract is generally caused by:(a) i)irty chamber.(b) Dirty ammunition.(c) Broken extractor.(2 ) ACTION.(e) When fail-ure to extract occurs, the bolt may be found fully

home with a spent case in the chamber. Generally, most failures toextract can be remedied by pulling the cocking handle smartly to therear. If this does not remove the case, use a cleaning rod.

(b) Sometimes the empty case will be left in the chamber, theextractor ripping through the base of the cartridge. When this occurs,the bolt generally will attempt ta feed a fresh cartridge into thechamber. It will then be necessary to remove this round before the

spent case can be removed.(c) Where a dirty chamber or dirty ammunition is indicated, clean

the chamber and discard or clean the dirty ammunition. The presenceof even invisible particles of dust or sand in the chamber or on ammu-nition will cause failure to extract. It is advisable to oil the belt withparaffin wax if cartridges are to be left in it for more than a shortperiod. A belt once oiled can be used 10 times before oiling again.

f. Gun Fires Double or Triple Shotr When Semiautomatic Tr i g -

ge r 1s Pu l l ed . The principal cause of this trouble i s a recoil of thebolt suff icient to feed the succeeding round, but not enough to engagethe sear. Adjust the blast booster the required number of notches togive the proper recoil.

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General _.,.._. _._._.__...........~............. 16Disassembiy ,,, ..,,.,....., (. . Ii ._...... ~ . . . . . . 17Assembly . . ..__.._..._ .,..,_ . . . . . . . . . . . 18

16. GENERAI,.a, Before performmg the following operations, make certain, that

the gun has been unloaded and removed from the mount. The using

arms is permitted to perform only such disassembly and assemblyoperations as are given below. All other disassembly and assemblyoperations must be performed by ordnance maintenance personnel.

Figure 46 - German 7.9-mm Dual Purpose Machine Gun MG34 -Removal o f B u t t

RA Pll 84328

Buffer

BlJiFERYOUSING CAICti

Figure 47 - Unlocking

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BUFFER HOUSING CATCH

IA CD 84330

Figure 48 - Rem oval of Buffe r

F igure 49 - Rem oval o f Bol t

17. DISASSEiMBLY.

a . B u t t S t o c k . Press the butt catch below the butt, rotate the buttone quarter of a turn and remove it (fig. 46).

h. F e e d C o v e r a n d F e e d B l o c k . Before proceeding, make certainthe bolt is forward and fully home. Then press the feed cover catchforward and raise the cover (fig. 18). Press the feed cover axis pinto the left and remove the feed cover (fig. 25). Raise the feed biockand remove it (fig. 26).

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Figure 52 - Removal of Barrel Casing From Receiver

RA PD 84333

Figure 56 - Removal of Blast Trap and Flush Eliminator

c. Buffer Housing, Press the buffer housing catch beneath therear end of the receiver, rotate the buffer housing one quarter turncounterclockwise (fig. 47) and remove the housing (fig. 48) takingcare not to let the spring fly out.

d. Bolt and Cocking Handle.(1) Pull the cocking handle to the rear and remove the bolt from

the receiver (fig. 49).(2) Press the buffer housing catch and remove the cocking handle(fig. 50 j.

e. Removal of Barr el. Depress the receiver catch (fig. 39), rotatethe body about 180 degrees, and remove the barrel (fig. 51).

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Figure 54 - Removal o f Tr igger Hous ing Group

f. Removal of Barrel Caeing. Depress the receiver locking pincatch and remove the barrel casing from the receiver (fig. 52).

g. Flash Eliminsltor and Blast Trap. Raise the front end of theflash eliminator catch and with an open wrench (or by hand) andunscrew the flash eliminator together with blast trap (fig. 53). Thethreads are right-hand.

h. Trigger Housing, With a drift or any suitable tooi, drive outthe split pins (fig. 54) and then, the split pin retainers. Remove thetrigger housing from the receiver. The trigger housing should not beremoved unless absolutely necessary.

i. The chief components of the machine gun are shown in figure 55.

18. ASSEMBLY.a. Prior to assembly, all groups must be free of dirt, rust, and other

extraneous matter. Metal parts in contact must be covered with alight film of OIL, lubricating, preservative, light. Assembly is in thereverse order of disassembly. However, the following instructionspertaining to certain assembly operations should be noted:

(1) See that there is no round in the barrel.(2) When inserting the bolt into the body, push the ejector fully

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CARE AND PREiERVATlON

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . .Cleaning of machine gun received from storage . . . . .Care in garrison and camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Care preparatory to firing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . .Care on the range and in the field. . . . . . . . . . .Care after firing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . , . .Preparation for storage. . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 .

19. GENERAL.

Pongrrph

. 1Y

. 20

. 21

. 22

. 23

. 24

. 25

a. Proper functioning and accuracy of firing depend largely oncare, cleaning, and oiling. The weapon should be checked daily forcleanliness and lubrication in garrison or camp, on the range, and inthe field. The following instructions should be carefully observed.

20. CLEANING OF MACHINE GUN RECEIVED FROM STOR-AGE.

a. Machine guns and mounts which have been stored in accordancewith instructions given in paragraph 25, will be coated with eitherOIL, lubricating, preservative, light, or COMPOUND, rust-preventive,light. Machine guns received from storage will usually be coatedwith a heavy, rust-preventive compound. Use SOLVENT, dry-cleaning, to remove all traces of the compound. Apply the solventwith rag swabs to large parts, and as a bath for small parts. Take careto remove the compound from all recesses in which springs or plungersoperate. After removing all traces of the compound, allow the partsto dry, and then wipe with a clean, dry rag.

h, Persons handling parts after such cleaning should wear glovesto avoid leaving finger marks which are acid and usually start corro-sion SOLVENT, dry-cleaning, will attack and discolor rubber gloves.

21. CARE IN GARRISON AND CAMP.

a. Care and cleaning in garrison and camp include care of themachine gun necessary to preserve its appearance and condition dur-ing periods when no firing is being done. Machine guns in the handsof troops should be inspected daily for proper condition andcleanliness.

b. Bore.( 1) Remove the barrel.(2) Assemble a cloth patch to a cleaning rod and insert the rod

into the bore through the breech end. Run the patch back and forthseveral times through the entire length of the bore and chamber.Repeat with several patches until the patch comes out clean.

(3) Impregnate a patch with OIL, lubricating, preservative, light.Run the patch through the bore several times.

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c. Wood an d Meta l Su rfacer. Use a small cleaning brush toclean screwheads and crevices. With a clean dry cloth, remove allmoisture, perspiration, and dirt from metal surfaces, and then wipewith a cloth slightly oiled with OIL, lubricating, preservative, light.This protective oil film should be maintained at all times. To cleanthe outer wood surfaces, wipe with a cloth lightly oiled with OIL,lubricating, preservative, light. Then clean with a soft dry cloth.

d. After cleaning and protecting the machine gun as described

above, place it in the gun rack. Muzzle covers, gun covers, plugs, andrack covers should not be used because they collect moisture andpromote rusting. However, when the squad rooms are being swept,it is permissible to cover the gun racks in order to protect the machinegun from dust. As soon as the rooms have been swept, the rack coversmust be removed.

22. CARE PREP ARATORY TO FIRIN G.a . Before firing, the following instructions should be carefully

observed in order to assure proper functioning of the machine gunb. Disassemble the gun into its main groups (fig. 55).

c. Run clean patches through the bore and chamber to remove alldirt and oil.

d. Thoroughly clean ail metn! parts and lightly oil with OIL,lubricating, preservative, light.

CAUTION: Do not oil the bore and chamber before firing because

dangerous pressures may develop.e. Lubricate the following with a drop of oil from an oiler.( 1) Ejector groove on bolt.(2) Plunger at rear of extractor.(3) Underside of firing pin catch on bolt.(4) Firing pin locking nut at rear of bolt.(5 ) Crevices around feed piece.(6) Underside of the 3 belt feed pawls.

(7) Safety lever.(8) Groove for cocking handle on receiver.f. Lubricant should be applied lightly because oil has a tendency

to collect dirt which may act as an abrasive on the operating parts.g. After the machine gun groups have been cleaned and oiled as

described above, assemble the gun and wipe all outer surfaces with alightly oiled rag.

23. CARE ON THE RANGE AND IN THE FI ELD.a . The machine gun must be kept free from dirt and well lubricated

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b. Before Firing.(1) See that the bore is free from dust, dirt. mud, or snow.(2) See that the chamber is clean and free from oil.(3) Test the trigger mechanisms at SAFE and FIRE.(4) Work the bolt back and forth to see that it is clean and well

oiled, 8nd that it works freely.(5) Examine the belts and magazines to see that they are free from

dirt and properly loaded. Discard defective belts and magazines.

c. During Firing. In general, it should not be necessary to dis-assemble the machine gun in the field for cleaning. However, if themechanism becomes very dirty or functions sluggish!y, disassemblethe gun into its groups (fig. 55), and clean as instructed in para-graph 22.

24. CARE AFTER FIRING.a. The weapon should be cleaned after each session of firing and

not later than the evening of the day on which it was fired.b. Immedietely after firing or as soon as possible, remove the

berrel and run several wet patches impregnated with CLEANER,rifle bore, through the bore. If CLEANER, rifle bore, is not available,use warm soapy water or warm water alone or in the absence of these,cold water. Remove the patch from the cleaning rod and attach acleaning brush. Run the brush through the bore several times. Makecertain the brush goes all the way through the bore before reversingthe direction. Remove the brush and run several patches wet withclean water through the bore and chamber again. Follow this withdry patches until they come out clean and dry. Finally, run a patchimpregnated with OIL, lubricating, preservative, light, through thebore and chamber.

c. After the bore and chamber have been cleaned? disassemble thegun (fig. 55). Clean ail the metal parts with a clean dry rag, thenwipe with 8 lightly oiled rag before assembling. After assembling,

wipe the exterior surface with a rag lightly oiled with OIL, lubricating,preservative, light.

25. P REP ARATION FOR STOR AGE.a. OIL, lubricating, preservative, light, is the most satisfactory oil

for preserving the mechanism of machine guns. This oil is satisfac-tory for preserving the polished surfaces, bore, and chamber for from2 to 6 weeks, depending on climatic and storage conditions. Machineguns in short term storage should be inspected every 5 days. If nec-

eaaary, the preservative film should be renewed.b. COMPOUND, rust-preventive, light, is satisfactory for veaarv-

ing polished surfaces, bore, and chamber for 8 period of up to one year,depending on climatic and storage conditions.

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c . Thoroughly clean ail parts of the mechanism and the exterior ofthe weapon with SOLVENT, dry-cleaning. Dry with clean rags.After drying a metal part, do not touch with the bare hands. Thencoat all metal parts with either OIL, lubricating, preservative, light,or COMPOUND, rust-preventive, light. depending on the probablelength of storage. The bore is best coated with rust-preventive com-pound by dipprng a cleaning brush in the compound and then runningthe brush through the bore two or three times. Then see that the boltis fully home, and, handling the weapon by the butt and sling iooponly, place it in the packing chest.

Sec t ion VU

AMMUNll iON

General ....................................Classification ...............................Identification ..............................Authorized cartridges ......................Tropical ammunition .....................fnterchangeability of ammunition. ..........Precautions in handling captured ammunition

Care, handling, and preservation..............

Field report of accidents. ....................

P#W##~FSpk

26272829

. 3031

. 3233

. 34

------------ 3 ; AFPROX, __-______-~..~~_~.~ _i

/

7.9.nM ARMOR-P!F_RCING CARTRIDGE (GERMAN;

CARTRIDGE. BALL CAL 30. M?. iU 5)RA PD 61187

Figure 56 - Com par i son of Germ an 7 .9 -mm Arm or-p ie rc ingCart r idg e and Gel . 30 U.S. Bal l Car t r idg e M2

(These Car t r idges Can Not Be Used Interchangeably.)

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26. GEKERAL.a. The standard small-arms ammunition for use in German rifles,

carbines, and machine guns is known as Patrone s.S. (Patr. as.). Thisis usually referred to as ?.9-mm caliber ammunition but is moreaccurately 7.92-mm caliber. The 7.9-mm German ammunition issimilar in appearance to, but is not interchangeable with, US. cal. .30ammunition, as shown in figure 56. As encountered in the field,?.9-mm ammunition may be packed in cartons, in magazine clips, and

in machine gun belts in ammunition carriers and boxes (figs. 57, 58,and 59). Cartridges primarily for use in machine guns are packed incartons and loaded into machine gun belts (equipment with theweapon) in the field.

27. CLASSIFIC4TION.a. General. Patrone s.S. (Patrone schweres Spitzgeschoss) is the

standard 7.9-mm service cartridge, whereas Patrone l.S. (Patrone

leichtes Spitzgeschoss) is reported to be reserved for practice firingagainst air targets.b. Service Ammunition. The main types of 7.9-mm service am-

munition are as follows:Type Oerman Abbr r r i a t cd Des igna t ion

Armor-piercing . . . . . . , . , .Patr. S.m.K.Armor-piercing-tracer . . . . Patr. S.mK.LspurArmor-piercing-incendiary , . . . . . Patr. P.m.K.

Ball . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . .Patr. s.S.Semi-armor-piercing . . . . . . . Patr. S.m.E.Super-armor-piercing . . . . . . . , Patr. S.m.K.H.

c. Practice ammunition may be classified as follows:YPB German Abbrev ia t ed Dss igno t ion

Ball . . , . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . , , Patr. 1,s.Ball tracer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patr. l.S.LspurObservation (or H.E. incendiary) . B-Patr.

28. IDENTIFICATIOIV.a. General. German small arms cartridges are identified primarily

by markings on carton labels (fig. 60) and by appearance (fig. 56).b. Carton Lahels. In general, markings on carton labels do not

indicate the caliber, except for nonstandard caliber sizes for purposesof distinction. The German 7.9-mm cartridges are indicated byPatr. (Patrone or cartridge) followed by the type of cartridge, asindicated in paragraphs 27 and 29. For example, Patr. S.m.K.indicates armor-piercing cartridges. No further markings on thecarton label indicate ?.9-mm cartridges which are for use in rifles ormachine guns. Additional markings may indicate the type of weapon

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or packing, or the model of the weapon, as follows:

i.L. . . .Usually in red, indicates cartrldges packedm clips. Issued for use in rifles, but mayalso be used in machine guns.

fur Gew. ornur fur Gewehr Usuaily in red, indicates cartridges for use

in rifles only..fur M.G. .Usually in ret,, I indxates cartridges for use

in machine guns.

Patr. 3 18 . . . . .Indicates cartridges only for antitank rifles(cartridge case is larger than that of thestandard 7.9~mn: ammunition describedherein >.

Pist. Patr. 08. . . . .Indicates 8-mm pistol and submachine gunammunition.

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BOX LABEL

DIMENSIONS: IO.3 X 7.5 em.

Label color: White, with black border and

printing.1500 rounds Potronen schweres Spitrgeschoss.( 1500 CARTRIDGES with hcovy pointed bullets) RA CD 6119l

Figure 60 - Labe l on Pac k ing Cont a iners o f German 7.9. mmCar t r idges

c . Ty p i c a l C a r t o n L a b e l M a r k i n g . Typical ma rk ings an d th eirEn glish equivalent s ar e shown in Table I.

TABLETYPICAL LABEL MARK ING ON CARTONS Ot

GERMAN CARTRIGGIS

Gorman Mmrk ing

1500 Pat ronen S.m.K. Lspu r(gelb)

P . 69. 1O.L. 39.Nz. Gew. Bl. P. (2. 2. 0,45)

Rdf. 47. L. 1935

Pa t rh : S* P. 69 13L. 39

Gesch: P . 69 13.L. 39-Geschoss-teile: P. 69

Satz: P. 69-zdh. 88: D.W.M.

774a. L. 39Troken au fbewah ren . Gegen

St oss u Fa ll zu schu tze.

Engl ish Lquivalont

1500 cartridges, AP. tracer (yel-low)

Lot nu mber , 10th delivery, 1939Rifle powder, NC flaked (size of

grains)Place of manufacture, 47th de-

livery, 1935Brass cartridge case, S*, lot No.,

13th delivery 1939 Polte Mfg.Bullet : lot No., 13t h delivery,

1939Composition (t r acer ) : Lot No.

Cap 88: I ? delivery, 1939Keep dr y. P rot ect . from blows.

,.

NOTE: S* indicat es a lloy of 72% copper and 28% zinc. St or6 wou ld ind ica t e st eel.

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d. Markings on Cartridges. Cartridges removed from their pack-ings may be identified by appearance and markiia. Typical mark-ings on the base (6g. 56) are listed in Table II. Identifying colormarkings indicating type of cartridge are listed in Table III. Formarking to indicate tropical ammunition, see paragraph 30.

TY'CICAL HMKINOS ON RAM OC OlRMAN CARTRIDDM

Dorman Markio# Ln#lM 8~uivalont

P 249 . . . . . . Manufacturers initial (Polte) andidentification.

S*, S or St . . . . . S* (alloy of 727 copper and28% zinc), S or St (steel)

46 . . . . . . . , . Deiivery, 46th

35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Year of manufacture, 1935

TAIL8 III

COLOR MARKINDS INDICATIND YCI Of OIlMAN CARTRIDDW

color of Minor & atorksoknd Color *n Bul le t

Green base band. . . . .None . , . . . .

Green . . . . . . . . . . . None . .Red , . . . . . . . . . . . . . None . . . . . .

Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Black tip..

. Heavy ball (Patr. as.)Armor-piercing (Patr.

SJILK.)Armor-piercing-tracer

(Patr. S.m.K. Lspur)

Black or red orred base band . . . . , .None . . . . . . . . Armor-piercing-incendiary(Patr. P.m.K)

Black . . . . . . . . . . . . chromium-plated tip orall black ex-cept tip. . . . Observation (B-Patr. ),

HE-incendiary

. Light practice ball (Patr.la)

Red annulus. , . . . . . Black . . . . . . Super-armor-piercing

. . . . . . . . None . . . . . . . . . (Patr.Sma)

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e. Abbreviations.TABLL V

GERMAN ABDREVIATIONS

B. .......... ..... Beobachtung .......... ObservationB. ... ............ Buchse ............... Shotgun, gun, rifleBd. G. ............. Brandgeschoss ....... Incendiary bullet&sob. ............. Beobachtung .......... ObservationB1. P. ............ Blattchenpulver ....... Flaked gunpowderR-P&T. .... Beobachtungsgeschoss

Patrone ...... Observation cartridgeEx. Patr. .......... Ererzierpatrone ....... Dummy cnrtridgef. ............... ..fi i r ................... ForFlb. ............... Flugbahn ............. Trajectoryfur Gew. . . . . . . . . . . . fiir Gewehr ........... For riflefii r M.G. ........... fur Maschinegewehr ... For machine gunG. ................ Geschutz ............. GunG. .............. ..Geweh r .............. RifleGesch. ............ Geschoss ............. Projectile, bulletGew. .............. Gewehr .............. RifleH. .............. ..Geharte t ............. Hardenedi.L. ............... in Ladestreifen ........ In rifle clipK. ................ Kern; Stahlkern ...... Core; steel coreKal. ............... Kaliber .............. Caliber, gageKarab. ............ Karabiner ............ Carbinef. ............... ..leich t .............. ..Ligh tL. ................. Ladestreifen .......... Rifle clipL. ................. Lieferung ............ DeliveryL. ................. Lieferungrnummer .... Delivery number1.M.G. ............ .leichtes Maschinegewehr Light machine gunLspur ............. Leuchtspur ........... Trecerm. ............... mit ..... ............ Withm.E. .............. mit Eisenkern ........ With iron core (or soft steel core)M.G. .............. Maschinagewehr ...... Machine gunMun. ............. .Munition ........ AmmunitionNz. .............. .Nitrozellulose ..... Nitrocellulose

P. ............... .Phosphor ..... PhosphorusPatrh. ............. Patronenhiiise ........ Cartridge casePatr. 125. .......... Pntrone leichte Spitzge-

schoss ....... Cartridge with light, pointed bulletPatr. l.S.Lspur ..... Pstrone leichte Spitzge-

schoss mit Leuchtspur Cartridge with light, pointed bulletwith tracer

Patr. P.m.K. ...... .Patrone Phosphor mitStahlkern ... Cartridge with phosphorus with

steel core

Patr, S.m.E. ....... Patrone Spitzgeschoss mitEisenkers ...... .Cartridge with pointed bul let withiron core

Pntr. S.m.K. ....... Patron8 Spitzgeschoss mitStahlkern .......... Cartridge with pointed bullet with

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Patr. S.m.K.H. . . . . . P atrons Spitzgeschwr mitStahlker n Gehartet Cartridge with pointed bullet with

hardened steel corePatr. S.m.K.Lspur . . P atr one Spitzgerchoss mit

Stahlker n und Leucht-spur . Cartr idge with pointed bullet with

steel core and tracerPatr. S.S. . . . . . . Patrone schwer Spitzge-

schoss Cartr idge with heavy pointed bulletPatr. T. . . . . . . . . . Patronentasche 11 : 1. . Cartridge pouchPh. . . . . . . . . . . . Phosphor . . . . . . . . . . . . . PhosphorurPi& Patr. . . . . . . . . Pistolen Patrone . . . . . . Pistol cattridgeP.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pulverkasken . . . . _ . . , Ammunition boxPl. Patr. . . . . . . . . . . Platzpatrone . . . . . . . . . Blank cartridgeP r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Phosphor . . . . . . . . . . . . . PhosphorurnPr-Gerchoss . . . . . . . . Phorphotgeachosr . . . . Phorphorurr bulletP .T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pulvertemperatur . . . . Ammunition temperatureS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spitzgeschosr . . . . , . . . Pointed bulletS. or s. . . . . . . . . . . . . schwer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . He avyac hw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . schwer ,.............. Heavys-Geecll. . . . . . . . . . . . Spitzgeschoss . . . . . . Pointed bulletS.m.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . Spitagerchom mit StahI -

kern Pointed bulet with ateel coreS.m.K.H. . . . . . . . . . Spitzgeschoss mit Stahl-

kern Gehartet P ointed bullet with hardened steelcore

S.m.K.Lspur . . . . . . . Spitzgeschoss mit Stahl-kern und Leuchtspur P ointed bullet with steel core and

tracerSt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stahl . . . . . . . . . . . . * . . SteelTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tropen TropicsUb. . . . _ . . . . . . . Ubung . . . . , . . . . . . . . Practice

29. AUTHORIZED CARTRIDGES.a. The only cartridges which may be authorized for use in the

German 7.9-mm Dual Purpose Machine Gun MG34 are listed inTable V. For precautions in handling captured ammunition, see

paragraph 33. For other ammunition interchangeable with the Ger-man ammunition, see paragraph 31.

TABLEAUWORIZI D AMM UNI TION FOR USL IN DSRMAN 7 .9~MM DUAL CUI?O~

MACHINE DUN MDD4

Dormor Abbr*r i a t ed 7YP.DdDmt lo r Serv ice Ammuni t ion Dorcription

patr. as.. . . . . . . . . . Ball . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Average instrumental velo-city, 2,380 ft. per sec.Bullet core is of hardlead.

1 Mhmum range of machine gun, on antiaircr aft tr ipod is 2,200 yard& Usingthe t&4copic right it ia 3# 00 yards.

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Dermon Abbreviated TYPODesignation Ser vice Ammunitioit-Contd Description

-fiir M.G. Ball . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . .For machine guns only.-i.L. Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packed in clips for use in

rifles, but may be usedin machine guns, if othertypes are not available.

Patr. S.m.K. . . . . . Armor-piercing? . . , . .Builet, which is longer than

that of Patr. s-S., has steelcore and lead jacket.

Patr. S.m.K.H. . . . . Super-armor-piercing.. Bullet is similar to that ofPatr. S.m.K. except thatbullet core is of tungstencarbide.

Patr. S.m.E. . . . Semi-armor-piercing. .Bullet is similar to that ofPatr. S.m.K. except that

bullet core is of iron orsoft steel.Patr. S.m.K.Lspur Armor-piercing-tracer Germans indicate for use

against aircraft only.Patr. P.m.K. Armor-piercing-

incendiary . . . . . . . . Germans indicate for useagainst aircraft only.Contains phosphorus.

Practice Ammunition

Patr. 1.S. .Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Similar to Patr. s.S. exceptthat bullet core is of lightmetal. Has a short range.

Patr. l.S.Lspur . . Ball-tracer Similsr to Patr. l.S, but hasa tracer element.

B-Patr. . , . . . . . . . . . Observation or H.E. Germans indicate that thisincendiary is only used in peacetime

for checking ranges. Anobservation bullet con-taining a smoke produ-cer of phosphorus andpercussion fuze.

30. TROPICAL AMMUNITION.n-_-r, -_-_ _--.._:L__ S^_ .^^ :- .l..- l C.-M.;,., ran.4:,., :,4,,+:G,4a. 3ma,, ar,ns aTIlII,ulllL,l, V1 Us2 111 LLIC Ly&L= J Gclullg *U=:IALIII=U

by the painted ring, 2 millimeters wide, a; the junction of the bullet

2 When fired from a rifle will penetrate 0.33~inch steel plate at 440 yards, and0.39-inch steel plate at 110 yards.

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and cartridge case. The color of ;he ring is the same as that usedon the primer to indicate the type of cartridge.

h. Containers for tropical ammunition may have the followinglabel printed in red on white:

Fiir TropenNormale Pu!vertempatur

-t 25 c.

c. Tropical ammunition has a reduced weight of propellant andgives normal performance at -t-25 C. (77 F.). The temperaturetaken as normal for standard ammunition is 10 C. (SO F.).

31. INTERCHANGEABILITY OF AMMUNITION.a. The 7.9-mm German cartridges, Patr. s.S., Patr. l.S., and Patr.

S.m.K. types and the British 7.92-mm Besa ammunition are inter-changeable for use in the German 7.9mm Dual Purpose MachineGun MG34. CARTRIDGE, ball, 7.92-mm (Chinese), can be used

with this gun. No U. S. ammunition is authorized.

32. PRECQUTIONS IN HANDLING CAPTURED AMMUNITION.a. A ll captured ammunition should be examined by qualified per-

sonnel as soon as practicable. Loose ammunition may be dangerousand is rarely worth the trouble of collection.

h. Ammunition may be dangerous because of:(1) Deliberate booby traps laid by the enemy.

(2) Having been subject to fire or shelling.(3) Removal of safety devices from fuzes, etc. (either deliberate

or accidental >.(4) Exposure rendering explosive elements supersensitive.(5) Being life-expired.c. Ammunition known or suspected of being dangerous wiil not be

moved or touched, but destroyed in accordance with TM 9-1900(chapter 4).

d. Destroyed ammunition should be salvaged for brass parts. Inaddition, all enemy airtight containers should be returned to the base.This also applies to timber and wooden boxes for use as dunnage orfor remaking ammunition boxes.

e. Personnel handling captured ammunition should keep in mindthe fact that although two types of ammunition appear to have iden-tical measurements, they are not necessarily interchangeable. Experi-ments to ascertain interchangeability are forbidden except by special

authority.f. No unauthorized modifications or experimentation will be carried

out on any ammunition.

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33. CARE, HANDLING, AND PRE SERVATION.a. In addition to th e precaut ions an d car e in ha ndling given in

TM 9-1900 for U. S. sma ll arms am mu nit ion, t he following app liespart icularly to th e German 7.9-mm amm unition.

b. The Germ an 7.9-mm Du al Pu rpose Machine Gun MG34 is sus-ceptible to ma lfun ctioning should a ny foreign ma tt er get into itsmecha nism. Therefore, th e German amm unition must be keptclean, and in par ticular mu st be free from fine san d.

34. FIE LD REP ORT OF ACCIDENTS.

a . Any ma lfun ctions of am mu nition mu st be prompt ly report ed byth e ordn an ce officer un der whose su pervision th e ma ter ial is ma in-ta ined or issu ed (sec. VII, AR 750-10).

Sec t i on VI I I

General . .Machine gun as a unit. .Barrel casing and barrel.Bolt and spring. . . . . . .Belts and magazines. .Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35. GENERAL.

Cmrasn,k

. . . . . . . . . . 35

. . . . . . ...* 36

. . . . . . . . . 37

. . . . . . . . . . 38

. . . . . . . . . 39

. . . . . . . . . . 40

a. In spect th e ma chine gun at inter vals for opera tion an d fun ction-ing. In all such inspections, use dum my am mu nition. The use oflive am mu nition is prohibited.

36. MACHIN E GUN AS A UNIT.

a. Ch eck th e gun for genera l appear an ce, meta l par ts for scra tches,ru st, or wear , an d the wood but t for cra cks an d nicks.

b. Note if th e but t is firmly secur ed.c. Retr act th e bolt and note a ny sluggish movemen t or binding.

Remove th e feed cover an d feed block an d see th at th e cha mber isclear . Grasp t he bolt ha ndle in th e ret ra cted position and pull th e _t rigger, allowing t he bolt to go slowly forwar d on an empt y cha mber .Note-an y binding or sluggish m ovement .

d. Check th e fun ctioning of th e belt feed pawls, using dum myrounds in a belt.

e. Retra ct th e bolt an d set th e safety at SAFE and pull th e tr igger.

The bolt should remain cocked.f. Turn th e safety to FIRE and pull th e tr igger. The bolt should

move forwa rd. Load a dum my roun d in th e cha mber an d fire it.Retr act th e bolt an d note any difficulty or failure to e x t r a c t or e je c t .

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3 7 . BARREL CASING AND BARREL.a. Note whether front sight is properly secured. Check whether

the bipod catch springs at the front and rear of barrel casing are setor broken.

b. Note if recoil booster is properly secured to the casing. If loose,tighten (the threads are right-hand).

c. Remove the barrel, hold it up to the light, and inspect the cham-

ber and bore for wear, pits, or bulges. To facilitate inspection, placea piece of white paper in the breech end of the barrel in order to reflectlight into the bore; then rotate the barrel slowly so that the light fol-lows the circumference of the bore. If the barrel has pits or bulges, itshould be turned over to ordnance maintenance personnel.

38. BOLT AND SPRING.a. Examine the bolt surface for rust, roughness, or foreign matter.

Inspect all notches, edges, corners, and grooves for bum and wear.b. Inspect firing pin point for wear and deformation.c. Inspect the extractor and ejector for deformation or breakage.

d. Check the driving spring for kinks, fracture, and lost tension.

39. BELTS AND MAGAZINES.a. Belts. Examine the belts for deformation or torn links. Note

whether the belts are clean and free from rust.

b. Belt Feed Drum Magazines. Examine the SO-round belt feeddrum magazines for deformation and for malfunction of the slide andcover. Deformed magazines should be turned over to ordnancemaintenance personnel.

c. Spring-operated Drum Magazines. Examine the 75-roundspring-operated drum magazines for deformation of the sides andmouth. Test the functioning of the magazine springs. Magazineswith defective springs or deformed mouths should be turned over to

ordnance maintenance personnel.

40. MOUNTS.a. Bipod. Examine the bipod for rigidity of connections. Check

the functioning of the thumbscrew nut between the bipod legs.b. Antiaircraft Tripod. Check the elevation adjustment of the

tripod by means of the leg clamps and wing nuts. Check functioningof adjustable support at the top of the tripod. Test rigidity of con-

nections with tripod in any firing position.c. Tripod Mount.(1) Examine the erected tripod mount for rigidity of connections

in any given fi ring position. Check funct ioning of the elevation

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mechanism and elevation stops. Check functioning of the traversingmechanism and traverse stops.(2) Push the cradle to the rear several times to simulate recoiling,

and note whether this alternately elevates and depresses the cradle,step by step.

Sec t i on IX

MAI NTENAN CE UNDER UNUSUAL CONDlTiONSParaermph

General ................................................ 41Care in arctic climates ................................. 42Care in tropical climates ................................ 43

41 . GENERAL.a . When operating under unusual conditions such as tropical or

arctic climates, severe dust or sand conditions, and near salt water,the precautions listed below should be scrupulously observed.

42. CARE IN ARCTIC CLIMATES.a . In temperatures below freezing, and particularly in arctic cli-

mates, it is essential that all moving parts be kept absolutely free frommoisture. It has also been found that excess oil on the working partsmay solidify to such an extent as to cause sluggish operation or evencomplete failure.

b. The machine gun should be disassembled and the chief com-ponents (fig. 55) cleaned with SOLVENT, dry-cleaning, before usein temperatures below zero F. The working surfaces of parts whichshow signs of wear may be lubricated by rubbing with a cloth that hasbeen lightly oiled with OIL, lubricating, preservative, light, and wrungout. At temperatures above zero F, the machine gun may be oiledlightly after cleaning by wiping with a lightly oiled cloth, using OIL,lubricating, preservative, light.

c. The machine gun should be left exposed to the cold whenever

possible because, upon bringing it into a warm room, moisture willcondense on the cold metal and cause rusting. Immediately uponbringing indoors, the machine gun should be thoroughly oiled withGIL, lubricating, preservative, light. After the machine gun hasreached room temperature, it should be wiped off to remove thecondensed water vapor and oiled again.

d . If the machine gun has been fired, it should be thoroughlycleaned and oiled. The bore may be swabbed with an oiled patch

and, when the weapon reaches room temperature, thoroughly cleanedand oiled as prescribed in paragraph 24.

e. Before firing, the machine gun should be cleaned and oil removedas prescribed in paragraph 22. The bore and chamber should beentirely free from oil before firing.

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43. CARE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.a. Tropical Climates.( 1) In tropical climates where the temperature and humidity are

high, or where salt air is present, and during rainy seasons, the machinegun should be thoroughly inspected at frequent intervals and keptlightly oiled when not in use. The gun should be disassembled atregular intervals to enable the drying and oiling of parts.

I_. _(2) Lare shouid be taken to see that the unexposed parts andsurfaces are kept clean and oiled.

(3) In hot climates, use OIL, lubricating, preservative, light.b. Hot, Dry Climates.( 1) In hot, dry climates where sand and dust are apt to get into

the mechanism and bore, the machine gun should be wiped cleandaily, or more often, if necessary. The gun should be disassembledas far as necessary to facilitate thorough cleaning.

(2) Oiling and lubrication should be kept at a minimum, as oilcollects dust which acts as an abrasive on the working parts and mayfoul the bore and chamber. OIL, lubricating, preservative, light, isbest for lubrication where temnara tureg a_re hinh. and should be liehtlv-----r------ _--I ---- _.__ -_- __ .-_----+applied only to the surfaces or working parts showing signs of wear.

(3) Perspiration from the hands is usually acid and causes rust.Metal parts should therefore be wiped dry frequently.

(4) During sand or dust storms the breech and muzzle should bekept covered. The dust cover underneath the ejection opening should

always be kept closed when no firing is done.

Section X

GLOSSARY

General ,........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 44Abbreviations, symbois, and terms . . . . . . . \ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

44. GENERAL.a. The following abbreviations, symbols, and terms may be found

on labels, communications, and literature pertaining to the German7.9-mm Dual Purpose Machine Gun MG34.

45. ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS, AND TERMS.Abzug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._........_.............. TriggerAbzugsperre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . . Full automatic triggerB (Beobachtung) . . . . . , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ObservationBd. G (Erandgeschoss) . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incendiary bulletBeUlter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . Con t ai ne r


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Beob. (Beobachtung ) .............................. ObservationB-Patr. (Beobachtungsgeschoss Patrone) ..... Observation cartridgeBodenstuck ........................................ Base plateBrandkerngeschoss ............................ Incendiary bullet

D (Dauerfeuer) . . . ........................ Full automatic fireDuse ............................................... Blast trapDreibein 34 ..................................... AA Tripod 34

Einfuhtstuck ................................ Short leading beltE (Einzelfeuer) .................................... Single fireEisen ................................................... IronEisenkern ................................ Iron or soft steel coreEx. Patr. (Exerzierpatrone) .... Dummy cartridge

F (Feuer) ............................................... FireFeder ................................................. SpringFeuer dampfer ..................................... Flash hider

Fliegervisier .................. ............... Antiaircraft sightGehause ............................................. ReceiverG (Gewehr) ............................................ RifleGelb .................................................. YellowGesch. (Geschoss) ....................... Projectile, shell, bulletGew. (Gewehr) .......................................... RifleGriffstuck .......................................... Grip stockGurt .................................................... Be!t

Gurtfuller 34 ............................ Belt filling machine 34Gurttrommel 34 ......................... Beit drum magazine 34

Hauptladung ....................................... PropellantHohentrieb ............................... Elevating mechanismHulse .......................................... Cartridge case

K. (Kern; Stahlkern) ........................... Core; steel coreKal. (Kaliber) ................................... Caliber, gageKarab. (Karabiner ) .................................... CarbineKartusche CartridgeKartuschhulse ................................... Cartridge caseKartuschkorb .............................. Ammunition basketKern ................................................... CoreKolben ............................................ Butt stockKorn ............................................. Front sightKugel ................................................. BulletKugelpatrone .................................... Ball CartridgeKupfer ............................................... Copper1. (leicht) ............................................. . Light1.M.G. (leichtes Maschinegewehr ) .............. Light machme gunLspur (Leuchtspur ) .................................... Tracer

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Lafette 34 .................................... Tripod mount 34Lafettenaufsatzstuck ........ Tripod mount AA adapterLauf .................................................. BarrelLaufbehalter 34 ............................. Barrel container 34Leuchtpatrone ................................. Tracer cartridgeLeutchtsatz ................................ Tracer compositionLeuchtspurpatrone ............................. Tracer cartridgeLeutchspurgeschoss .. .......................... Tracer bulletLeutchspurmunition ........................ Tracer ammunitionMantel ................................... Barrel casing; jacketMessing ................................................ BrassM.G. (Maschinegewehr ) .......................... Machine gunMun. (Munition) ................ ................ Ammunition

P. (Phosphor) .......................... .......... PhosphorusPanzergeschoss ........................... Armor-piercing bulletPatrh. (Patronenhulse) .......................... Cartridge casePatr. l.S. (Patrone leichte

Spitzgeschoss Cartridge with light, pointed bulletPatr. I.S.Lspur (Patrone leichte

Spitzgeschoss mit Leuchtspur ) Cartridge with light, pointedbullet with tracer

Patr. T. (Patronentasche) ....................... Cartridge pouchPatronengurt .................................... Cartridge beltPatronenhulse ................................... Cartridge casePatronentrommel34 ............................... Magazine 34Patr. P.m.K. (Patrone Phosphor

mit Stahlkern) ... Cartridge with phosphoruswith steel core

Patr. S.m.E. (Patrone Spitzgeschorismit Eisenkern) Cartridge with pointed bullet

with iron corePatr. S.m.K. (Patrone Spitzgeschoss

mit Stahlkern) Cartridge with pointed bulletwith steel core

Patr. S.m.K.H. (Patrone Spitzgeschossmit Stahlkern Gehartet) Cartridge with pointed bullet

with hardened steel corePatr. S.ml.K.Lspur (Patrone Spitzgeschoss

mit Stahlkern und Leuchtspur) .... . Cartridge with pointed bulletwith steel core and tracer

Patr. S.S. (Patrone schwerSpitzgeschoss) ....... Cartridge with heavy pointed bullet

Patr. T. (Patronentasche) ...................... Cartridge pouchPh. (Phosphor) .................................... Phosphor

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Pist. Pa tr . (Pistolen Pa tr one) ... ......... Pistol cartridgeP .K. (Pu lverka sten) ... ... Powder boxPl. Patr. (Platzpatrone) ........................ Blank cartridgePr. (Phosphor) .................................... PhosphorusPr-Geschoss (Phosphorgeschoss) ............... Phosphorus bulletP.T. (Pulvertemperatur ) ............... Ammunition temperaturePuffer ................................................. BufterPulver ............................................... Powder

Pulverkasten ...................................... Powder boxPulverladung ................................... Powder chargePulvertreibladung ............................ Propelling charge

Rauchloses Pulver ............................ Smokeless powderRauchschwaches Pulver ...................... Smokeless powderRichtvorrichtung ............................ Laying mecha nismRot ..................................................... RedRiickstossverstarker .............................. Recoil booster

S (Sicherung, Sicher) ................................... SafetyS. (Spitzgeschoss) ............................... Pointed bullets. or S. (schwer ) ....................................... HeavyS.M.G. (schweres maschinegewehr) .......... Heavy machine gunSchlagbolzen ........................................ Firing pinSchliessfeder .................................... Driving springSchutzdeckel ....................................... Dust coverSchw. (schwer) ........................................ HeavySeitenhebel ................................... Traversing leverS-Gesch. (Spitzgeschou) ......................... Pointed bulletS.m K. (Spitzgeschoss mit St ah lkern ) . . Pointed bullet with steel coreS.m.K.H. (Spitzgeschoss

mit Stahlkern Gehartet) Pointed bullet with hardened steel coreS.m.K.Lspur (Spitzgeschoss mit

Stahlkern und Leuchtspur) ......... Pointed bullet with steelcore and tracer

Spannschieber .................................. Cocking handleSpitze .................................................. PointSt.orS(Stahl) .......................................... stdStahlgeschoss ...................................... Steel bulletStahlkern ........................................... St eel coreStahlkerngeschoss ......... Steel-core bullet; armor-piercing bulletStahlmantel ....................................... St-1 jacketTeile ............................................ ComponentsTiefenfeuereiurichtung ................ Searching fire mechanismTrager ................................................ CarrierTragriemen ............................................. SlingTr&la&.mg .................................. RO@hlg Charge

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Trommelfuller 34 ............. 1. .... Magazine filling machine 34Trommelhalter ................................ Magazine holder

Versager .............................................. MisfireVerschluss .................................. Breech mechanismVisier ................................................... Sight

Zieleiurichtung ............................. Sighting mechanismZufiihrer ............................................ Belt paw1Zufiihrerdeckel ..................................... Feed cover

Zweibein ............................................... BipodZwischenstuck .................................. Extension belt

Section XI

REFERENCES

Standard nomenclature lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Explanatory publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . 47

46. STANDARD NOMENCLATURE LISTS.a. Maintenance.

Cleaning, preserving, and lubricating materials;recoil fluids, special oils, and miscellaneousrelated items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SNL K-l

Soldering, brazing, and welding material, gasesand related items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SNL K-2

Current Standard Nomenclature Lists are as tabu-lated here. An up-to-date list of SNLs is main-tained as the Ordnance Publications for SupplyIndex, now published in, OFSB l-l

47. EXPLANATORY PUBLICATIONS.a. Ammunition, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . TM 9-1900

b. Maintenance.

Chemical decontamination materials and equip-ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TM 3-220Cleaning, preserving, lubricating, and welding

materials and similar items issued by theOrdnance Department . . . . . . . . . . TM 9-850

Decontamination . . . . . . . . . . . TC 38, 1941Defense against chemical attack. . . . . . . . . FM 21-40Military chemistry and chemical agents. . , TM 3-215

c. Miscellaneous.Range regulations for firing ammunition fortraining and target practice. . . . . . . . . . AR 750-10

Qualifications in arms and ammunition train-ing allowances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . AR 775-10

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Abbreviations, symbols, andterms 59-60,66-70

Ammunition

authorized cartridges 60-6 1care and preservation 63classification 53interchangeability ., 62field report of accidents 63identification 53-60

precautions in handling capturedammunition 62

tm-e9 206a german 7.9-mm dual purpose machine gun mg34 1943

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