

Aim using a normal sight picture and pull the trigger. NOTE: The selector (fig 11), must be in a firing position.ĬAUTION: Always keep the selector in the safe (upper) position until the weapon is ready to be fired.įiring the AK-47: Place the selector on the desired position (automatic middle position, and semi-automatic lower position) (fig 12). Loading the AK-47: Pull the operating handle (fig 10), fully to the rear and release it so the lug on the bottom of the bolt can strip a round from the magazine and into the chamber.

Inserting the magazine into the receiver: Cant the magazine forward so the lug on the front of the magazine engages with its recess in the magazine well (fig 9) then pull the magazine to the rear until it snaps into place. Press it down until it locks inside the magazine. Loading the Magazine: Place a round between the feed lips (fig 8).

The plastic magazine, because it is lightweight and waterproof, is used mainly by marines, airborne, and armor units. PLASTIC MAGAZINE: The Soviet AK-47 metal magazine is gradually being replaced by the plastic magazine, (fig. The bayonet is removed by pulling the catch located behind the hilt, away from the handle and sliding the bayonet forward and off. 55) is affixed by positioning its loops in front of the muzzle nut and gas cylinder body and sliding the bayonet to the rear until the bayonet catch engages the muzzle nut (fig. The maximum effective range the grenade can be fired is 250 meters. Place the butt of the weapon on the ground and fire from this position. TO FIRE THE GRENADE: Insert a grenade with the pin pulled into the launcher.ĬAUTION: A special type cartridge is used for firing the grenade. 53) and screwing the launcher onto the weapon (fig. HAND GRENADE LAUNCHER: The hand grenade launcher is installed by removing the muzzle Do not use the cap or the combination tool kit as a blank firing device. If you have a malfunction, raise your hand and range personnel will aid you.ĬAUTION: Only blank ammunition may be fired when the blank firing device is in place. when on the firing line, keep your weapon up and pointed down range at all times. NOTE: DO NOT RIDE CHARGING HANDLE FORWARD:ī. Pull charging handle, shown on page 11 Figure 16, fully to the rear and release. When inserting magazine into magazine well, be sure to insert forward lip of magazine into well first. Check ammo for dents in cartridges and bad primers.ī.
