M1897 75mm Howitzer Manual

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TECHNICAL MANUAL
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75-MM GUN MATERIEL, M1897

AND MODIFICATIONS
March 31, 1941
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, March 31, 1941.
75-MM GUN MATERIEL, M1897, AND MODIFICATIONS
Prepared under direction of the
Chief of Ordnance
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CHAPTER 1. General --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. Guns and carriages.

Section I. Data - - --- - - - - - - - II. Description and operation -..
III. Disassembly and assembly -IV. Inspection and adjustment.
V. Malfunctions
--------VI. Care iand preservation ---3. Sighting and fire-control equipment.
Section I. Sighting equipment -----II. Fire-control equipment ----- --- 4. Ammunition ---- -- - - - - - 5. Limbers and caissons (for horse-drawn artillery) 6. Spare parts and accessories..........
--------7. Subealiber equipment --8. Material affected by gas ------------
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APPENDIX. List of references___

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GENERAL
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Purpose ----------.--------------------------._---------------- ----- 1
Scope
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References
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1. Purpose.-This manual is published for the information and

guidance of the using arms and services.
2. Scope.-a. In addition to description and figures, this mnanual
contains instructions for the operation. inspection, disassembly and assembly, repair, and care and preservation of the mnat6riel.
*This pamphlet supersedes TR 320-95, March 25, 1925 (including C1, January 3, 1927), and
in part TR 1305-A, February 1, 1933.
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b. Disassembly and assembly and such repairs as may be handled

by the battery personnel will be undertaken only under the supervision of an officer or the chief mechanic.
c. In all cases where the nature of the repair, modification, or adjustment is beyond the scope and/or facilities of the battery personnel,
the local or otherwise designated ordnance service should be informed
in order that trained personnel with suitable tools and equipment
may be provided or proper instructions issued.
3. References.-All Technical Manuals, Field Manuals, Firing
Tables, Standard Nomenclature Lists, and other publications per-.
taining to the materiel described herein are listed in the appendix.
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GUNS AND CARRIAGES
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Section I. Data----------------------_---------IT. Description and operation III. Disassembly and assembly ----------IV. Inspection and adjustment ----------V. Malfunctions -----------------VI. Care and preservation -------------SECTION I
DATA
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- ____----------Data pertaining to guns ------ --...
.--------Data pertaining to gun carriages -- - -
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4. Data pertaining to guns.-a. Weight.

Weight (pounds)
75-mm gun
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M1897
---- - --- --M1897A2 ---M1897A3
----- M1897A4
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1,
1,
1,
1,
015
035
035
035
b. Rate of fire.-A maximum rate of fire of 25 to 28 rounds per

minute may be attained, but the advisable rate is 6 rounds. The
gun may be loaded at any angle of elevation or depression.
5. Data pertaining to gun carriages.-a. General.
M1897
M1897MIA2
Weight of gun and carriage,

complete (without accespounds
....
2, 657
sories)
.
Length of recoil .. inches_ 44. 9
2, 657
44. 9
Height of axis from ground

40. 4
inches
Maximum elevation degrees__ 19
40. 4
19
75-mm gun carriage
M1897A4
I M2AI
M2A2
3, 007 3, 447 3, 447

44. 9 41. 5- 41. 546-0
46-0
44. 4
19
47%
46
M2A3
3, 225
44. 9
4735s
47%
46 4530'
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M1897
75-mm gun carriage
M1897MIA2
M1897A4
M2A1
M2A2
M2A3
Maximum depression
degrees Maximum traverse, right
degrees_
Maximum traverse, left
degrees_
10
10
10
10
10 110030'
45
45
40
401
b. Table of recoil mechanisms and carriages.-The table below

gives the guns and recoil mechanisms (columns one and two) which
are mounted on any carriage (column three). Reading across, any
of the- guns or recoil mechanisms listed in any one row may be
mounted on any of the carriages in the same row.
Gun
Recoil
mchaniom
carriage
gun carriage
Moun
75-mm
M1897
M1897A1
M1897A2
M1897A3
M1897A4
MI 897A3
M1897A6
M1897
M 1897A2
M1897M1
M1897M1A2
M1897A4
M1897A2
M1897A4
M1897A5
M2A1
M2A2
M1897A2
M1897A4
M1897A7
M2A3
M1897A2
M1897A4
M2
M2A1
M2A2
M2A3
SECTION II
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

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Description of 75-nm guns .........................................

Description of breechblock
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--------------Operation of breech and firing mechanism
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Operation of carriages
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6. Description of 75-mm guns.-a. 311897.-(1) The gun

(fig. 5) is of French design. A number of these weapons were purchased by the United States. Similar guns were manufactured in
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this country. The parts of the Amnerican and French manufactured guns are identical and therefore interchangeable.
(2) The gun is thile built-up type. Name and model are stamped
on the left side of breech hoop. Name of manufacturer, year of
manufacture, serial number, and weight, including breech mechanism, are stamped on the muzzle. Data on guns bought from France
will be found on top of breech end.
b. M1897A4 and M1897A2.-(1) The M1897A4 gun (fig. 6) is
a modification of the 75-mm gun, M1897 (French). The modification consists of the removal of rollers and sweeper plates with felt
pads, and elimination of a portion of the jacket of the gun which
is replaced by steel rails and bronze strips attached to supports on
the gun.
(2) The M1897A2 gun is standard for new manufacture and is
similar in design to the 75-mm gun, M1897A4.
7. Description of breechblock.-a. The breechblock (fig. 7) is
the Nordenfeld eccentric screw type, cylindrical in shape, and
threaded on its exterior to fit the breech recess. It has a large
diameter compared with the caliber of the gun due to the axis of
the breech recess and breechblock being below the axis of the bore
of the gun. With this type the breechblock remains in the breech
recess during the action of both loading and firing, and the opening
and closing of the breech is accomplished by rotating the breechblock
156 around its axis by means of the operating handle. This movement alternately locates the loading hole and the firing pin in line
with the chamber of the gun, the movement being limited in each
direction by stops against which the breechblock arm strikes. While
the mechanism is in the closed position, it is automatically locked
until released by action of recoil. The rim of the rear sight serves
as a cam to trip the breecllblock latch.
b. The gun cannot be fired until the breechblock is rotated to the
fully closed position, as only at that point is the firing pin in line
with the primer. Rotation of the breechblock to the loading position automatically ejects the empty cartridge case.
c. Two leveling plates in the top of the breech hoop form a surface
parallel with-the bore, for the application of the gunner's quadrant.
8. Operation of breech and firing mechanism.-a. Breech
mechanism.-(1) To open breech.-Unlatch breechblock latch by
pressing on operating handle plunger with the thumb. Grasp operating handle with both hands toward the forward position. This
will protect the little finger of left hand from danger of injury by
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crushing between the pawl and rear sight. Pull upward and push
over to left until breechblock arm stops against breechblock stop.
(2) To close breech.-Grasp operating handle as in opening the
breech, and pull to the right and down until breechblock arm strikes
projection stop on lower right on breech face. At the end of this
movement the inner end of breechblock latch springs into the grooves
in the latch catch in breech face of the gun, latching the breech mechanism in closed position.
b. Firing mnechanism.-(1) To fire the piece, pull lanyard sharply
down and to the right and release lanyard. This allows the hammer
to be thrown forward against the firing pin by means of the firing
rack spring with sufficient force to explode the primer.
(2) Safety piece (fig. 7) is provided to prevent accidental firing.
The safety piece screws into the threaded recess in the breechblock
arm, and may be located at two different points. These two points
are marked Safe and Fire on the outer surface of the breechblock
arm. (On guns of French manufacture, these two points are marked
Tir and Route.)
9. Description of carriages.-a. 111897, M1897A2, M1897MI,
M1897MIA2, and M1897A4.-(1) General.-(a) These gun carriages are of the hydropneumnatic, constant recoil type in which the
gunl when fired recoils a sufficient length to permit the carriage to
remain stationary.
(b) The 75-mm gun carriage M1897 (French) (fig. 9), was designed and manufactured in France. The 75-mm gun carriages
manufactured in this country are designated M1897MI.
(c) When the M1897 or M1897MI carriages are equipped with
handspike, model designation of the M1897 carriage is changed to
M1897A2 and of the M1897MI carriage is changed to M1897MIA2.
(d) When the M1897 (fig. 9), M1897A2, M1897MI (fig. 17), and
M1897MIA2 (fig. 11) carriages are equipped with high speed adapters, their model designation is changed to M1897A4 (fig. 12).
(2) Recoil mechanismn.-(a) The recoil mechanism controls the
force created by firing and checks movement of recoiling mass in a
gradual manner so as not to cause displacement of the carriage. The
recuperator system of the mechanism returns the recoiling mass
into battery in order that the gun may be fired again.
(b) All recoil mechanisms, except the M1897, have been equipped
with a respirator, which acts in conjunction with the recuperator in
regulating counterrecoil at different temperatures. The respirator head
has four indentations in which the respirator cap spring seats when the
valve is rotated. These indentations are numbered 0, 1, 2 and 3, indi6
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cating the number of holes which may be opened to allow escape of

air from the recoil cylinder during counterrecoil.
(3) Elevating mechanisrm.-Locatedbetween rocker and cradle. Its
function is to elevate or depress the gun with reference to the rocker.
Thus the gun can be laid to the desired angle of elevation for range
without disturbing the laying for angle of site or the line of sight ((5)
below).
(4) Range rack and range scale moanting.-Range rack (fig. 15),
range scale, and range rack guide, front, have engraved scales which
correspond to the various ranges. The scales are for setting the gun
in elevation or depression. Spacing of the graduations is such that
when the gun is elevated or depressed, the graduation opposite the index indicates the actual range. The range rack and the range scale
are graduated for range in meters. The range rack registers for every
100 meters, and the range scale for every 50 meters. The range rack
guide, front, is graduated for every 2 mils. Thus to set the gun for a
given range, elevate or depress gun until corresponding graduation of
the scale is opposite the index. If the range is given in meters the
scale on the rack is used. If it is given in mils the scale on the range
rack guide, front, is used.
(a) Range scale is located above elevating crank on right of
carriage.
(b) Any movement between rocker and cradle is indicated by the
range scale.
(c) Index marks on front and rear guides register the range and
elevation on the range rack scale and range rack.
(5) Angle of site mechanism.-(a) The angle of site mechanism is
located between trail and rocker, and provides means for elevating or
depressing the rocker with reference to the trail. By means of this
mechanism the rocker can be laid to the desired angle of site without
disturbing the angle of elevation.
(b) The angle of site handwheel (figs. 11 and 16) is perforated with
twelve holes which can be engaged with its angle of site handwheel
latch (fig. 16) thus locking the angle of site mechanism. The outer
face of the angle of site handwheel is divided into 16 equal spaces
which are stamped and numbered. One complete turn elevates or
depresses the rocker 16 mils.
(c) The angle of site pointer (figs. 11 and 16) is a reference for
reading graduations on the outer face of the angle of site handwheel.
(6) Traversing mechanisn.-The carriage can be trained on a target by shifting the trail. A means is provided, however, for closer
training through the traversing mechanism. In traversing the carriage
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the front of the trail slides laterally on its bearings on the axle, describing an arc about the spade. Thus during traverse one wheel advances
slightly ahead of the other.
(7) Shield.-The shield is for protection of the gun crew. The
three types of shields are a four-piece shield of American manufacture,
a four'piece shield of French manufacture, and a seven-piece shield.
The American four-piece shield is interchangeable with the French
four-piece shield, and either may be used to replace the seven-piece
shield. However, the seven-piece shield cannot be substituted on a
carriage fitted for either type of four-piece shield.
(8) Wheels.-There are two types of 14-spoke wheels, one steel-tired
and the other rubber-tired. They are interchangeable on M1897 and
M1897MIA2 carriages.
(9) Wheel fastenings.-The wheel fastenings consist of axle collars
fitted with leather washers and keyed to the axle at the inner ends of
the hubs, and axle caps fitted with leather washers held in position by
linchpins.
(a) Axle collars are rigidly keyed to the axle and take the lateral
thrust of the wheels when traveling.
(b) Axle caps are held in place by means of linchpins. The outer
surfaces of the axle caps bear against the linchpins. The axle caps
are so made that there are three separate surfaces that can be brought
to bear against the sides of the linchpins, each surface being higher
than the other. Thus a means of adjustment for end play is provided. By varying the thickness of the washers in hubs, axle collars, and axle caps, end play may be eliminated.
(e) The linchpins are provided with latches which are forced
down over the ends of the axles clamping the pins in position.
Leather thongs hold the linchpin latches in position.
b. M1897A4.-(1) The carriage (fig. 12) is a modified 75-mm
gun carriage, M1897 or M1897MI. This modification consists of the
removal of seats, seat supports, shaft brackets, steel or rubber-tired
wheels, brake worm support bolts and washers, brake crank pin and
brake crank, and equipping the carriage with a high speed adapter,
pneumatic tires mounted on disk and rim wheels, and an internal
expanding brake mechanism.
(2) In other respects the carriage is the same as the M1897
carriage.
c. M2A2.-(1) The carriage (fig. 27) is of the split trail type
built for high speed transport and equipped with pneumatic tired
disk and rim wheels with internal expanding brakes. Equilibrators
neutralize unbalanced weight of the gun and recoil mechanism.
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When traveling an offset drawbar provides the spades with road

clearance and two locking mechanisms secure the traversing
mechanism.
(2) (a) Elevating and traversing the weapon are accomplished by
elevating and traversing handwheels.
(b) Stops are provided to control maximum elevation, depression,
and traverse. Trails are spread 900 for maximum traverse. When
spread 45 the traverse is controlled by a stop on the traversing
mechanism.
(3) When firing with the trails locked together the firing jack
is not to be manipulated to support the carriage weight, as a threepoint support is necessary and consists of the two wheels at the
front and the spade end of the trails at the rear. However, under
this condition care must be exercised to insure that the total traverse
does not exceed 520 mils or the elevation exceed 380 mils.
(4) When the carriage is emplaced with the trails spread, the
firing jack will be used to form a three-point support, consisting
of the jack and the spades. However, on level ground the piece
may be fired safely from the wheels with the trails in either of the
spread positions.
(5) Height of the jack is immaterial if it is such as to raise the
wheels. On soft ground the jack may sink. It may therefore be
necessary to jack up the carriage from time to time. The trails
when spread for firing have two symmetrical positions. If necessary, however, one trail may be spread 45 and the other 221/20, if
the site has obstructions to prevent spreading both trails to the
221/2 or 45 positions.
(6) The recoil mechanism for this carriage is that of the 75-mm
gun carriage, M1897 (French), modified by removing the elevating
mechanism and mounting in a cradle in order to move axis of elevation of the gun to the rear, thereby attaining a greater maximum
elevation (fig. 18).
(7) The cradle is of built-up steel construction. The recoil
mechanism is assembled to the cradle by trunnions seated in bearings
at the rear of the cradle. Rear of the recoil mechanism is supported
on brackets and secured by studs.
d. M2AS.-(l) The carriage, M2A3 (figs. 33 and 34), is a modification of the 75-mm gun carriage, M2 (fig. 27). This modification
consists of the following changes:
(a) Firing jack is eliminated and the carriage is equipped with
a pivoted axle which automatically adjusts itself to permit laying
the piece with the wheels at an angle up to 10 to the horizontal.
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(b) Top carriage modification consists of removing and relocating

of various pads, brackets, and bosses and adding other parts to mounting and elevating mechanism handwheel on the left hand side of the
carriage, and to provide for cradle and traveling locks. The lower
part of the top carriage is modified to provide clearance for the
pivoted axle.
(e) Trails and spades are modified by reducing the length 19 inches.
The drawbar is designed for use with a motorized unit.
(2) The recoil mechanism, T7, combines the cradle, recoil, and recuperator (counterrecoil) cylinders. Its function is to check movement of recoiling mass in recoil and counterrecoil in a gradual
manner so as not to cause displacement of the carriage.
(3) Other characteristics of the M2A3 carriage are similar to the
M2A1 and M2A2 carriages and for detailed information regarding
these characteristics reference should be made to these carriages as
set forth in this manual.
(4) The gun mounted on the M2A3 carriage is the M1897A4
(fig. 6).
10. Operation of carriages.-a. M1897, M1897MIA2, and
M1897A4.-(1) To elevate.-Elevating crank is on right side of carriage. To elevate, the crank is turned counterclockwise; to depress,
it is turned in the opposite direction. One complete turn of elevating
crank (figs. 9 and 15) elevates or depresses gun and cradle 8 mils.
Limitations of the carriage allow 213 mils (12 ) elevation and 0 mils
(0 ) depression of cradle.
(2) To set angle of site.-Angle of site handwheel (figs. 11 and 16)
is located on left side of carriage. Release the angle of site handwheel by means of the angle of site handwheel latch handle. Clockwise movement elevates and counterclockwise depresses. One complete turn of the handwheel in one or the other direction elevates or
depresses the gun 16 mils.
(3) To traverse.-Traversinghandwheel (figs. 11 and 16) is on
left side. Clockwise rotation of handwheel traverses carriage to left
and counterclockwise to right. One turn of handwheel traverses carriage 1.8 mils. Limitations of the carriage allow traverse of 53 mils
(30) right and 53 mils (3 ) left.
(4) To place M1897 or M1897MIA2 carriage in abatage.-To place
in firing position on brake frame, place a man on each side of the trail
(fig. 10). Each man grasps a tie rod at the end nearest the right brake
beam, lifting it up as far as it will go. Brake latch pin in right
brake shaft lever is lifted out of engagement with the lug on the right
seat support, and brake shaft levers are pulled back from under brake
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beam crank tubes, allowing lower end of brake beam frame with its
brake shoes to fall to the ground behind the wheels. Lift rear of trail
approximately 3 feet from the ground and pull back on trail. Lower
trail, so that the carriage rotates about the spades, and wheels roll
back onto brake shoes (fig. 17).
(5) To remove M1897 or M11897MIA2 carriage from abatage.Reverse operations in (4) above.
b. M2A2.-(1) Elevation.-Elevating handwheel (fig. 26) is located on right side of top carriage. Stops control elevation and
depression.
(2) T'raverse.-Traversing handwheel (figs. 25 and 27) is located
on left side. Traverse depends upon the spread of the trails. When
trails are spread to the limit and locked the gun may be traversed 85 .
When trails are spread 45, traverse is limited by a stop on the traversing mechanism to 45 .
(3) Firing to traveling position.-To change from firing to traveling position it is necessary to release the firing jack (figs. 21 and 27).
This is accomplished by placing right handspike part way into its
socket (fig. 21). Raise jack sufficiently to release tension on the shot
bolt. Withdraw shot bolt with left hand and secure it in its disengaged position. Standing clear of the gun barrel, quickly pull out
handspike from its socket.
(a) Disengage firing jack from axle by pressing on the jack
release pedal (fig. 21). Then swing firing jack up and toward the
muzzle of the gun and manipulate the cradle by means of the elevating and traversing handwheels until arm of firing jack enters its
seat on cradle and is locked in place by cradle lock pin (fig. 24).
Rotate cradle lock pin handle 90 upward, then seat and secure it by
the turnbuckle. Secure traveling lock located on left of top carriage
by rotating it to its rearward position.
(b) Withdraw trail lock pins. Close trails and lock them together by means of trail connection hook handle (fig. 31).
(c) Turn drawbar downward and lock in this position by means
of drawbar lock shaft.
(d) Mount accessories to trails and release wheel brakes.
(4) Traveling to firing position.-To change from traveling to
firing position reverse the operations previously described. In order
to jack up carriage insert both handspikes in firing jack sockets with
bent ends of ratchet plunger pins to the outside, and operate handspikes alternately. Insure that spring plunger knob is correctly set
to control maximum traverse for the selected trail spread.
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c. 212A3 (figs. 33 and 34).-(1) To change from traveling to firing

position.-Disengage lunette from pintle of prime mover. Lower
trails to the ground. Release trail lock and spread trails and lock them
in position by means of trail lock pins. Release axle lock, traveling
lock, and cradle lock. Lower apron and raise top shield and lock in
position. Set brakes.
(2) To change front fiing to traveling position.-Lower top shield
and secure it in position. Bring gun in position to engage cradle
lock. Withdraw trail lock pins and close trails and engage trail
lock. Engage axle lock to secure axle to the support. Engage traveling lock. Secure drawbar in position with lunette down. Release
brakes. Insert lunette into pintle of prime mover and secure by
pintle latch.
SECTION III
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
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Disassembly of breech mechanism and breechblock --------------------12
Removal of shields from carriage M1897, M1897MIA2, or M1897A4 ------13
Dismounting and mounting gun, carriage M1897, M1897MIA2, or M1897A4__ 14
Dismounting and mounting recoil mechanism, carriage M1897, M1,897MIA2,
or M1897A4 ---------------------------------------------------------15
Disconnecting and connecting brake frame to axle, carriages M1897 and
M1897MIA2 -------------------- __-------------_____________________- 16
Removal and assembly of wheels, carriages M1897 and M1897MIA2 ---17
Removal and assembly of axle, carriages M1897 and M1897MIA2 -.----18
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19
Disassembly of gun and carriage, M1897A4
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Disassembly and assembly of high speed adapter, carriage M1897A4
21
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Dismounting and mounting gun, carriage M2A2
Dismounting and mounting recoil mechanism, carriage M2A2 ------------22
Dismounting and mounting equilibrator, carriage M2A2
---------------23
Disassembly of wheel hub from spindle, carriage M2A2
--------------- 24
Assembly of wheel, carriage M2A2
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11. General.-a. Incidents of wear, breakage, cleaning, and inspecting make necessary the occasional disassembly of various parts
of the gun and carriage. This work comes under two headings,
that which may be performed by battery personnel and that which
is performed by ordnance personnel.
b. Battery personnel may in general do such dismounting as is
required for the assembling of parts indicated in Standard Nomenclature Lists Nos. C-,. C-12, and C-25. Such work should be done
in the manner prescribed. Any difficulty which cannot be overcome
should be brought to the attention of ordnance personnel.
a, Battery personnel will not attempt to disassemble any part of the
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recoil mechanism not authorized, nor do any filing on the sights or

gun parts other than outlined, and only by order of the battery
commander.
d. Use of wrenches which do not fit snugly on any part should be
avoided. They will only fail and will damage the corners of the
nuts or bolt heads. Also there is danger of spreading the wrenches
and rendering them useless.
e. In assembling, assembly of subassemblies should be completed
before attempting to assemble the larger ones in which the subassemblies are placed. In all assembling, bearings, sliding surfaces,
threads, etc., should be cleaned and lubricated.
12. Disassembly of breech mechanism and breechblock.-a.
Breech mechanism.-(1) With breech closed and locked, release
breechblock stop (fig. 7) by turning breechblock stop pin until it
can be pulled upward through keyway in the stop. After this operation, swing the stop outward which releases extractor spindle. Pull
extractor spindle to left until extractor tang is released.
(2) Remove extractor tang (fig. 7) through the loading hole in
the breechblock. Push extractor spindle back into its seat and
raise the curved end into the lug so that it will be out of the way.
(3) Release breechblock latch from latch catch by pushing in
on operating handle plunger. Unscrew breechblock from breech
recess by turning counterclockwise. It should be grasped firmly after
unscrewing it six turns from closed position as it will drop out between the sixth and seventh turns. To protect it from the dirt, place
breechblock on a bench or paulin before attempting further disassembly.
(4) Withdraw extractor spindle (fig. 7) and remove extractor.
(5) For views of component parts of breech mechanism see figure 8.
b. Breechblock.-(1) Remove safety piece assembly and firing pin
(fig. 7) by drawing firing hammer to rear, pulling safety piece
plunger knob outward, unscrewing safety piece.
(2) After the firing safety piece assembly and firing pin are
removed, press firing hammer assembly as far as it will go into
safety piece recess, remove firing hammer pin, then remove firing
hammer.
(3) Remove lanyard from firing hammer link (fig. 7) by withdrawing it through eye of breechblock arm.
(4) Remove firing rack assembly, firing rack spring, and firing
rack spring assembling pin by pushing operating handle plunger
forward and pressing inward on head of pin with a screw driver.
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One-fourth of a turn will disengage pin from slot in firing rack

from which position it can be withdrawn.
(5) Remove breechblock latch assembly, breechblock latch spring,
breechblock latch pin by turning it approximately one-quarter of a
turn outward to disengage it from its retaining groove. Draw pin
out of arm. Hold parts as spring forces them out. If spring does
not come out force it by pushing pin through hole in breech face
of breechblock arm.
(6) Remove operating handle plunger block, operating handle
plunger and operating handle plunger screw by unscrewing latter and
withdrawing parts. If plunger block does not come out force it by
pushing breechblock latch pin through small hole in operating handle.
13. Removal of shields from carriage lV1897, ]1897MIA2,
or 1VM1897A4.-a. To remove right shield.-(1) Set carriage at 0
traverse. Remove thong and drive out apron latchkey (figs. 36 and
37) connecting shield staple and brake worm support. Disconnect
shield brace by removing cotter pin and washer and withdrawing
shield upper pin.
(2) If shield is seven-piece type, remove thong and drive out key
connecting right and left shields.
(3) If shield is four-piece type remove nut and drive out bolt connecting the distance plate and the right shield, and swing distance
plate out of the way. Remove thong and drive out key which holds
apron in traveling position and swing apron down. Remove brake
crank pin and pull off brake crank. Pull right side of shield to tihe
front until shield staple is free of brake worm support. Pull shield
to right and out of socket on trail side plate.
b. To remove left shield.-(1) Remove thong and drive out key
connecting shield staple and left shield bracket.
(2) According to the type of shield, proceed as provided above.
Pull left side of shield to front until shield staple is free from shield
bracket, and pull shield to front.
14. Dismounting and mounting gun, carriage M1897,
M1897MIA2, or M1897A4.-a. Dismowunting.-(1) Provide means
for supporting the gun while it is being removed in order to avoid
damaging the upper roller path of the recoil mechanism by the front
rollers.
(2) Set brake.
(3) Set gun at 0 elevation and see that it is in battery position.
(4) With breechblock removed, raise piston rod coupler key latch
and withdraw piston rod coupler key (fig. 17) from right to left as
far as it will go. In case it does not work freely, tap key lightly,
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care being taken not to injure latch. Remove sweeper bolt pin and
sweeper plate guide bolt, and withdraw sweeper plate.
(5) Push the gun to the rear, with pairs of men at opposite ends
of three heavy timbers supporting the gun at either end and at the
center.
b. Molnting.-Assemble in reverse order of dismounting.
15. Dismounting and mounting recoil mechanism, carriage
M1897, M1897MIA2, or M1897A4.-a. Dismounting.-(1) Remnove screws and sight shield.
(2) To remove range rack screw, raise rear of rocker by turning
angle of site handwheel until segment rack of rocker and angle of site
worm gear shaft pinion are out of mesh. Lift rear end of recoil
mechanism as far as it will go. Remove cotter pin and elevating
screw pin by turning handle of pin to about a horizontal position.
This disengages the lug of the pin. Swing elevating screw toward
rear, free of lugs of rocker, and unscrew from elevating nut. (If
force is necessary to remove elevating screw, care must be taken not
to damage walls of opening through the screw.)
(3) To remove range scale, turn elevating crank (fig. 15) until
range scale reads zero. Drive out Crank locking plate pin and pull
elevating crank locking plate off yoke. The locking plate brings
with it the elevating crank and crankshaft. Remove range scale shaft
nut and range scale washer. Remove range scale.
(4) Open right and left trunnion caps by removing thongs and
driving out keys. Tap rear end of oil hole housing until it is possible to pry the cap. Remove rocker arm caps by inserting a bronze
drift into oil hole. Lift it out.
(5) Raise recoil mechanism clear of trunnion bearings and move
it to rear and off carriage. Place mechanism on wood blocks.
b. Mounting.-Assemble in reverse order of dismounting.
16. Disconnecting and connecting brake frame to axle, carriages M1897 and M18971IA2.-a. To disconnect.-(1) Release
brake. Shoes should be far away from tires. Remove cotter pins
from brake forks and brake fork keys. Pull up on keys and remove.
(2) The next step requires a man on each side of the trail. Each
grasps a tie rod at end nearest brake beam and lifts it up as far
as it will go. The man on right side of trail uses his left hand
to hold tie rod, leaving his other free to turn brake latch pin which
engages lug on seat support bracket. He turns latch pin to right
and raises it as far as it will go and pulls backward on brake shaft
lever. Drop brake frame on ground and pull backward.
b. To connect.-Assemble in reverse order of disconnection.
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17. Removal and assembly of wheels, carriages M11897 and

1V1897M1IA2.-a. Removal.-Jack up carriage until wheels are clear
of the ground. Block up under front end of trail so as to prevent
carriage from tipping or slipping. Withdraw thong from linchpin
latch (fig. 10) and swing latch out until it is free. Pull out latch
and linchpin. Pull off axle caps.
b. Assembly.-Assemble in reverse order of removal.
18. Removal and assembly of axle, carriages M1897 and
M1897MIA2.-a. Removal.-Drive off left axle collar. Move axle
to the left by means of traversing mechanism until right axle collar
comes in contact with right axle bracket. Remove axle sleeve.
(Should axle sleeve stick, traverse axle to the right when sleeve will
remain in right axle bracket.) Traverse axle to the right until
threads on axle and those in traversing nut are completely disengaged.
Pull out axle to the right.
b. Assembly.-Assemble in reverse order of removal.
19. Disassembly of gun and carriage, M1897A4.-Disassembly of gun and carriage, with exception of the high speed adapter,
is the same as that outlined for disassembly and assembly of the
75-mm gun and carriage, M1897 and M1897MIA2.
20. Disassembly and assembly of high speed adapter, carriage M1897A4.-a. To remove disk and rim wheel.-Wheels must
be raised clear of the ground. Remove disk and rim wheel nuts
(fig. 29) and then slip disk and rim wheel off.
b. To remove hub and brake drum assembly from spindle.-Remove
hub cap and hub cap gasket. Remove cotter pin, nut, and wheel
spindle outer washer from wheel spindle. Then slip hub and brake
assembly off the wheel spindle.
c. To remove spindle bracket from axle.-First remove disk and
rim wheel as in a above. The hub and brake drum assembly may
also be removed as in b above, though this is not necessary. Disconnect radius rod from radius rod bolt stud. Remove seven hexIgonal head cap screws which fasten brake shaft in left spindle
bracket. Disconnect brake rods from brake shaft. Remove cotter
pin and then remove linchpin assembly, axle cap, and high speed
axle bracket outer shim if one is used. Spindle bracket may then be
slipped off axle.
d. To remove wishbone.-Remove ball socket outer cap from rear
end of wishbone, then remove axle clips clamping wishbone to axle.
Wishbone is then free.
e. To remove seats.-Remove ball socket outer cap. Disconnect
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sator shaft, compensator shaft support, brackets, and right and left
seat and support assemblies can be removed from trail.
21. Dismounting and mounting gun, carriage M2A2.-a.
Dismounting.-(1) Provide means for supporting gun in a horizontal
position while it is being removed in order to avoid damage to gun
slides.
(2) With trail spread, place piece on the firing jack, or if left on its
wheels, set brake. Depress gun until equilibrator assembling nuts
(fig. 23) can be screwed on to equilibrator rod their full length.
Elevate gun to 0 elevation and see that gun is completely in battery.
(3) Remove breechblock assembly. Raise piston rod coupler key
latch and withdraw key. In case it does not work freely, tap key
lightly, care being taken not to injure latch.
(4) Push back gun. When removing gun do not cramp it. Place
gun upon wood blocks or some suitable rest.
b. Mounting.-(1) Reverse procedure of a above, then elevate and
depress piece to be sure of ease of operation.
(2) Assemble breechblock. Lock gun to recoil mechanism by assembling piston rod coupler key.
(3) Depress gun and remove equilibrator assembling nuts (accessory) (fig. 23). Equilibrator trunnion pins must be seated properly in
their bearings. Elevate and depress tipping parts to be sure of ease of
operation.
22. Dismounting and mounting recoil mechanism, carriage
M2A2.-a. Dismounting.-(1) Remove telescope mount and range
quadrant. Proceed according to instructions outlined in paragraph
21a. With screw driver, loosen machine screw (fig. 22) in trunnion
nut and remove nut. Remove machine screws in trunnion ball retainer.
Remove bolts (fig. 27) in trunnion caps, and remove caps. Raise holding cradle and recoil mechanism sufficiently to slide retainer (fig. 22)
trunnion bearing plate, outer, trunnion ball cup, trunnion ball, and
trunnion ball spacer from holding cradle trunnions.
(2) In removing parts referred to care must be taken not to bur or
bruise them. They should be cleaned and stored in a safe place until
reassembled. Inner bearing plate, inner trunnion ball retainer, and
trunnion bushing should not be removed.
(3) Lift holding cradle and recoil mechanism clear of top carriage
trunnion bearings. Place mechanism on wood blocks.
NOTE.-Each holding cradle and recoil mechanism is considered a unit and
mnust be shipped and handled as such since location of studs which secure recoil
mechanism to cradle are in a different position on each recoil mechanism.
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b. Mournting.-(1) Lift holding cradle and recoil mechanism into

position, trunnions of cradle being in line with trunnion bearings of
top carriage, and with sufficient clearance to assemble the trunnions.
(2) Clean trunnion bushings (fig. 22) and coat them lightly with
medium mineral lubricating grease. Assemble the following parts in
the order given: Trunnion ball, trunnion ball cup, trunnion ball
spacer, trunnion bearing plate, outer, and trunnion ball retainer, outer,
coating each part with grease.
(3) Lower cradle and recoil mechanism into top carriage trunnion
bearings. Assemble trunnion caps with bolts (fig. 27). Line up screw
hole in trunnion ball retainers, inner (fig. 12) and outer, and trunnion
bearing plates, inner and outer, trumlion caps and top carriage trunnion bearings, and assemble machine screws. Screw trunnion nuts on
cradle trunnions and lock in position by tightening machine screws.
Replace telescope mount and range quadrant.
23. Dismounting and mounting equilibrator, carriage
M2A2.-a. Dismounting.-(1) Place carriage in firing position.
Depress gun until equilibrator assembling nuts (accessory) (fig. 23)
can be screwed on to equilibrator rods their full length, using socket
wrench.
(2) Elevate gun, then raise and withdraw equilibrator through
rear opening of top carriage.
NoTE.-The equilibrator trunnioln pin may be adjusted or removed by first
releasing the equilibrator trunnion pin lock. Further disassembly of the
equilibrator by the using arm is prohibited.
b. Mounting.-Elevate gun and insert ball portion of equilibrator

(fig. 23) into its seat. Assemble equilibrator trunnion pin, making
proper adjustment by screwing pin in or out. Depress gun until
equilibrator trunnion pin is properly seated. Assemble equilibrator
trunnion pin lock.
24. Disassembly of wheel hub from spindle, carriage
MV2A2.-Remove machine screws from hub cap. Remove cotter pin
from wheel spindle. Remove slotted nut and disk and rim wheel
spindle washer. When pulling hub from spindle be sure to protect
roller bearing from falling to the ground.
25. Assembly of wheel, carriage M2A2.-a. If hub is removed
from spindle the cavity of hub should be cleaned with dry-cleaning
solvent and wiped dry. Fresh grease should be packed around
roller bearings before assembly.
b. Slide hub over spindle, guiding cup of inner roller bearing over
cone and rollers and brake drum. Slide outer cone and roller of
bearings on spindles and guide them into their seats in roller bearing
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cups. Assemble disk and rim wheel spindle washers, outer, and
slotted nuts on spindles. Tighten nuts sufficiently to allow wheels to
revolve freely without end play. Assemble cotter pins. Attach
hub caps with machine screws.
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
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Gun - - -- . . ..--- - - - -- _. -_ -- - - -- - - -- - - --..

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Sighting equipment_
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26. Gun.-The following instructions should be scrupulously

observed:
Parts to be inspected in order
of iispe)ction
a. Gun.
b. Breech mechanism.
Points to observe
a. Note general appearance, smoothness

of operation of breech mechanism in opening and closing, action of operating handle plunger and firing mechanism with
lanyard. Note condition of bore for copper deposits on lands and in grooves, and
erosion at origin of rifling. Examine
breech recess for scored and bruised
threads and leveling plates for burs or
other defects. Examine gun slide bearings or rollers for burs, dents, cleanliness,
proper lubrication, and rigidity of the
assembly. The bronze slides of the
M1897A4 gun should fit the rails tightly,
but the rails should be able to move longitudinally from their anchor at the jacket
support. Insure that barrel supports and
jacket and muzzle hoops are tight. Examine safety bolt assembly for deformed
lug and for condition of the spring.
b. Disassemble and clean breech mechanism. Examine breechblock for any defects, also firing pin. Examine firing
hammer and firing rack for burs or
bruises. Test action of firing rack spring
by pulling lanyard. Note striking force
of firing hammer.
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of inspection
Points to observe
c. Note deformation or breakage.

d. Note evidence of scoring or binding.
e. Check for broken lips, scoring or
binding.
f. Bruised threads or deformed hamf. Safety piece.
mer stop screw.
q. Deformed point. protrusion.
g. Firing pin.
A. Deformed gear teeth.
A. Firing hammer.
i. Deformed projections.
i. Firing rack spring
c. Extractor tang.
d. Extractor spindle.
e. Extractor.
assembling pin.
j. Condition of teeth and screw.

A. Weakness or breakage.
1. Binding or breakage.
77. WVear or breakage, worn pawl, weak
or broken pawl spring.
n. Weakness or breakage.
1a t c h
j. Firing rack.
k. Firing rack spring.
1. Breechblock latch pin.
in. Breechblock latch.
n. Breechblock
spring.
o. Condition of threads.
o. Operating h a n d I e
plunger screw.
p. Worn or broken projections.
p. Operating h a n d 1 e
block.
q. Condition of threads and scores on
q. Operating h a n d 1 e
exterior.
plunger.
27. Carriage.
a. General appearance. Note condition
a. Carriage.
of carriage paint, and that all moving
parts are lubricated.
b1. Release reserve oil in recuperator.
b. Recoil mechanism.
Note action of oil indicator and whether
it recedes. Replenish oil reserve and see
that oil indicator moves out as oil is
forced into recuperator. Examine front
end of recoil cylinder, filling and drain
plug hole, and oil index recess for leakage. Presence of a few drops of oil in
any of these places will in no way affect
the recoil mechanism. When any undue
leakage is present the use of the recoil
mechanism is prohibited. Return to ordnance personnel for repair.
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27
Points to observe
c. Elevate and depress the gun the full

extent of travel. Note binding or undue
backlash.
d. Elevate and depress rocker through
d. Angle of site mechfull
extent of travel. Note any undue
M1897.
anism, carriages
binding
or backlash.
M1897MIA2, and M1897A4.
e. Traverse carriage. Note smoothe. Traversing mechanness
of operation, binding, or backlash.
ism.
i. See that brakes operate freely.
. B r a k e mechanism,
(1) Try the wheel brakes by jacking
carriages M1897A2 and
up carriage and standing on a spoke.
M1897MIA2.
Neither wheel should revolve.
(2) Lower brake mechanism to firing
position and test carriage as to whether
it may be traversed from extreme right
to left without opposition from brake
c. Elevating mechanism.
frame.
g. Shield.
A. Trail.
i. Wheels, steel-tired,
carriages M1897 and
M1897MIA2.
(3) Latch brake mechanism and test

latches.
q. Examine shield, and note whether
all keys, thongs, hinges, etc., are in serviceable condition.
h. Loose rivets, nuts, and screws.
i. Test tightness by tapping lightly
with a hammer.
(1) Tightness of hub bolts.
(2) End play by grasping spokes and
moving wheel in and out.
(3) Remove wheel and note condition
of inner and outer washers. Note condition of hub liner, spindles, and exposed
parts of axle.
(4) Replace wheel and take up end
play; make certain that leather washer in
axle collar is not less than 1/s inch thick.
(5) Pull out on top and push in on
bottom of wheel. Hold wheel in this position and place a scale or straightedge
on shield with its end touching inner edge
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Paris to be inspected in order
of inspection
j. B r a k e mechanism,
M2A2.
k. Trails, split (75-num

gun carriage M2A2).
I. Wheels and tires on

M2A2.
,a,. Wheel, disk and rim,
with tire, assembly (75mm gun carriages
M1897A4 and M2A2).
Points to observe
of top of tire. Then push in on top and

pull out on bottom of wheel. The distance between end of scale and inner
edge of the top of the tire represents the
rock of the wheel on the axle. The maximum allowable rock is 0.281 (%2) inch,
representing an increase in diameter of
hub liner of 0.06 inch. When hub liner
is beyond this limit is must be replaced.
j. Test brakes by placing carriage in
firing position, wheels clear of the ground.
Set brake hand levers. Note position of
brake ratchet pawl. If in last tooth of
brake ratchet brake shoes should be adjusted. Release brake hand lever to "oilff"
position. Note whether wheels revolve
freely.
k. Place carriage in position. Move
trails to 45 position. Note that they
swing freely. Examine trail connection
See that it locks the trails together without unnecessary strain.
(1) Test drawbar lock. Note whether
drawbar lock shaft enters hole in drawbar
arm without force.
(2) Examine all supports and fastenings.
1. Examine nuts. Note condition and
whether they are set up tight. Note
whether rim is deformed.
m. Test wheels to see that they have
proper toe-in of 1/s of an inch and revolve freely and that there is no wobble.
If wheels wobble examine spindles to see
that they are not bent. Examine wheels
for warping. Examine tires to see
whether crown of tire is taking the wear.
If worn to left or right of crown test
alinement of wheels.
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of inspection
Points to observe
n. Examine for performance of its

n. Traveling lock of
function.
M2A2 carriage.
o. Examine traversing rack for broken
o. Traversing rack of
or
deformed teeth.
M2A2 carriage.
28. Sighting equipment.
a. Inspect for general appearance and
a. General.
lubrication. Note undue lost motion in
operation of various gears. Check level
vials to insure that they are tightly secured in their holders.
b. Insure that all parts are properly asb. Telescope mount.
sembled and that various screws and studs
are tight. Check the ease of operation
for travel and for firing. Inspect alinement and if necessary adjust telescope
mount. Check lubrication.
c. Check lubrication. Inspect alinec. Panoramic telescope.
ment and if necessary adjust.
d. Check lubrication. Inspect alined. Range quadrant.
ment and if necessary adjust.
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Gun
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29. Gun.
Malfunction
Cause
Correction
a. Replace.
a. B ro k e n firing
a. No momentum
rack spring.
of firing hammer.
b. Disassemble firing
b. Firing rack and
b. Fails to fire
completely
until after several hammer not working mechanism
and examine all parts
percussions on freely.
for burs or roughened
primer.
surfaces. Remove burs
or rough spots with fine
file or oilstone. Wash
all parts with dry-cleaning solvent. Dry thor23
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JMalf unction
Cause
Correction
oughly a n d lubricate
with o i l, lubricating,
SAE 20, Navy Symbol
3050 or 1047.
(1) Weak firing
(1) Replace.
rack spring.
(2) Deformed or
(2) Replace.
broken firing pin
point.
c. (1) S a f ety
c. (1) Set safety
c. Fails to discharge; no percus- piece not locked.
piece plunger properly
in breechblock arm.
sion on primer.
(2) Breechblock
(2) Close breechnot fully closed.
block.
(1. Broken extracd. Ram the case out
d. Fails to extract
gently from the muzzle
tor.
cartridge case.
end. Examine edge of
chamber for deformiation or burs which
might cause difficult extraction. Disassemble
mechanism and replace
extractor if necessary.
e. Disassemble breech
e. Pawl fails to
e. Broken p a w l
mechanism
until pawl
spring
or
broken
operate.
breechblock 1 a t c h can be removed. Exspring.
amine springs and if
latch spring is broken
replace it. If p a wl
spring is broken, replace
with new breechblock
latch assembly.
f. Breechblock f. (1) Lack of f. (1) Remove breechdoes not rotate lubrication.
block. Clean block thorfreely.
oughly and recess with
dry-cleaning s o 1 v e n t.
Wipe thoroughly dry.
Lubricate with oil, lubricating, SAE 20, Navy
Symbol 3050 or 1047,
and assemble.
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JlIalfunction
Cause
29-30
Correction
(2) Remove breech(2) Burs or roughness on threads of block and clean block
breechblock or in and recess as in (1). If
burs or roughness are
breech recess.
found, correction must
be made by ordnance
personnel.
g. Replace with new
9. I Broken spring.
Weak spring or safety bolt assembly or
springg not engaging refer to ordnance personnel.
in not tch.
g. Safety bolt can

be pushed down by
hand after piston
rod coupler key is
removed.
h. Replace safety bolt
h. IBroken lug.
h. Safety bolt
assembly.
fails to rise.
i. Replace safety bolt
i. VVeak or broken
i. Safety bolt does
not remain in upper springg. Spring does assembly.
position when cou- not ei ngage in notch.
pler key is withdrawn.
30. Recoil mechanism.
CIorrection
Cause
Malfunction
a. N ot i f y ordnance
a. IFailure of pisa. Oil leaking into
front of recoil cylin- ton p acking or wear personnel.
of cy]linder wall.
der.
b. N o t i f y ordnance
b. IFailure of fillb. Oil leaking into
personnel.
filling and d r a i n ing v alve.
plug recess.
c. N o t i f y ordnance
c. IFailure of packc. Oil leaking
personnel.
ing.
around oil index.
d. Withdraw reserve
d. Index stuck.
d. Oil index not
oil and insert approxifunctioning.
mately one-half the capacity of the oil screw
filler. Tap oil index
lightly as oil is being
added.
e. Withdraw reserve
e. ]Insufficient oil
e. Failure of gun
oil; insert sufficient oil to
to return into bat- reseri ve.
bring oil index even with
tery.
rear face of cylinder rear
sealing plate.
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Correction
Cause
Malfunction
(1) Low nitrogen

gas pressure.
(2) Excessive
friction.
(3)
Damaged
slides, piston rod, or
piston.
f. Return of gun
f. (1) Too much
into battery with a reserve oil.
shock.
(1) Notify
personnel.
(2) Notify
personnel.
(3) Notify
personnel.
ordnance
ordnance
ordnance
/. (1) Withdraw reserve oil. Insert sufficient oil to bring oil index even with rear face
of cylinder rear sealing
plate.
(2) Air from re(2) Adjust respirator
coil cylinder escap- to small air vent. If this
ing too fast through fails to correct trouble,
respirator.
withdraw oil reserve as
indicated in (1).
SECTION VI
CARE AND PRESERVATION

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oil ----
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--------.------High speed adapter

Brake mechanism, carriage M2A2___
----------Lubrication instructions
.-------Cleaners and abrasives
--Preservatives ------------------Paint and related materials --- ---Lubricants ...............--..---.
Miscellaneous materials and tools ---
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34
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31. Gun.-a. General.-(1) It is important that whenever the

rate of fire permits, the cannoneer look through the bore before
each loading to ascertain whether or not particles of cartridge case,
wadding, or unburned powder remain in the bore. Presence of such
particles may cause damage to the piece. During night firing the
sponge should be used between rounds.
(2) If enemy shell burst near the gun, be sure before firing that
the gun has not been damaged to a dangerous degree. Damage of a
serious nature should be reported to the ordnance officer.
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(3) In cleaning after firing, wash bore with a solution of 1/2 pound
of soda ash or 1 pound of sal soda in 1 gallon of water. Use a piece
of burlap or cleaning cloth around the metal end of the rammer staff
for swabbing. When all powder fouling has been removed, swab bore
with clear water and finally dry bore with a piece of clean burlap
or cleaning cloth.
(4) Leveling plates should be protected. Tools or other articles
will not be placed upon them. In case of injury repair must be made
by ordnance personnel.
(5) In order to clean oil well, muzzle rollers, and covers, the roller
side plates of the M1897 gun (fig. 5) should be removed. Remove
them by unscrewing muzzle roller center screw.
(6) Slides of the M1897A4 gun (fig. 6) should be examined by
pushing the gun to the rear until three-quarters of the bearing strips,
left and right, are exposed. Burs or rough spots should be removed
with a fine file. Wash the strips with dry-cleaning solvent and wipe
dry. Coat the strips with oil, lubricating, SAE 20, Navy Symbol
3050 or 1047, and push gun into battery. Periodically, the gun
should be removed from the carriage in order to clean the entire
length of the slides.
(7) Lubricating instructions are given in paragraph 37.
(8) When mat6riel is not in use covers must be used.
(9) When gun is not to be used for a considerable time the bore,
breech mechanism, and bright and unpainted surfaces should be
cleaned with dry-cleaning solvent and surfaces coated with rustpreventive compound.
b. Breech mechanism.-(1) Should be kept clean and parts well
lubricated. When not in use disassemble periodically, especially for
detection of rust. When in use disassemble frequently, clean and oil.
It should be so cared for immediately after firing.
(2) In removing rust-preventive compound the greater part
should be scraped off. That remaining should be removed with drycleaning solvent used on a rag or waste.
(3) A steel hammer must not be used directly on any part of the
mechanism. A copper drift or a hardwood block should be interposed, or a copper hammer used.
(4) Vigilance must be exercised to detect any cutting or abrasions
on the pressure side of the threads of breechblock and breech recess.
If breechblock does not rotate smoothly or if it requires a greater
effort than usual to operate, it should be disassembled and examined.
Scoring or bruises on threads of breechblock or breech recess should
be reported to ordnance personnel.
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ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT
c. Firing meehanism.-(1) The parts require the same attention as

the breech mechanism. Therefore, frequent disassembly for the
purpose of cleaning and oiling is required.
(2) Fouling of the firing pin, or the use of a thicker oil than authorized will cause absorption of the energy of the firing rack spring and
firing hammer and may result in misfire. This is especially true in
cold weather.
(3) Wear in this mechanism is negligible. Deformation may be on
the rear end of the firing pin. This wear may cause sticking in the
safety piece. If the firing pin is examined after each firing, replacement can be anticipated.
32. Carriage.-a. Attention should be given to cleaning, lubrication, and loose or broken parts. Lubrication, with method and frequency of application, is covered in detail in paragraph 37.
b. Bearing surfaces, revolving parts, springs, gear teeth, brake
mechanisms, screw threads, and exterior parts, must be clean and free
from dirt. Special attention should be given to exposed gear teeth
and bearing surfaces. In disassembling and assembling operations,
precautions must be taken to prevent entrance of foreign matter.
c. (1) Wheels pertaining to the M1897 and M1897MIA2 carriages
should be removed periodically for examination and cleaning of axle,
axle collars and washers, axle caps and washers, linchpins, and hub
boxes. Roughness due to scoring or cutting should be smoothed off.
(2) Nuts on hub bolts should be tightened frequently during the
first year, and at least twice a year thereafter. Ends of bolts are
lightly peened over. Wooden parts are made of seasoned material
and hub bolts are properly tightened, but in time the wood dries and
shrinks and the spokes become loose. If used in this condition wheels
may become damaged, unfit for service. Wheels should not be soaked
in water to tighten tires by expanding the wooden rims.
(3) Axle caps allow three adjustments before it is necessary to add
washers. Leather washers should be placed between outer end of hub
and axle cap so that after the linchpin is in place the wheel has only
a slight longitudinal play. There should be at least one leather washer
between hub and axle collar. Axle caps are notched, therefore effort
should be made to obtain the above results with the deepest notch in
axle caps. Reduce the longitudinal play by placing linchpins in
shallow notches.
d. Carriage should be given a general inspection periodically.
e. Care and maintenance of the carriage require the use of the
cleaning and preserving materials issued by the Ordnance Department.
J. When carriage is stored or is to remain unused for a considerable
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GUN MATthRIEL,
M1 89
AND MODIFICATIONS
32-33
length of time, all bright and unpainted surfaces should be protected

with a coat of rust-preventive compound. Before applying the compound the surfaces should be cleaned with dry-cleaning solvent.
33. Recoil mechanism.-a. Firing precautions.-(1) Before firing, examine for leakage of oil, oil reserve, and see that front of
recoil cylinder is clean. Holes in respirator must not be clogged.
Slide and roller paths of the cradle must be clean and properly
lubricated.
(2) During firing, action of the mechanism should be noted, and
the following operations checked:
(a) Gun recoils its prescribed distance.
(b) Gun returns into battery without shock.
(c) Leakage of oil from filling and drain hole, oil index recess,
and front of recoil cylinder is not excessive.
b. Oil.-(1) General.-When carriages are to travel or to be used
at drill, recoil mechanisms will be filled to create an excess reserve of
oil as described in (3) (c) below. An excess reserve of oil has been
found necessary due to contraction of the oil which permits the gun
to slide to rear sufficiently to bring rollers on roller paths, thereby
indenting them. Care should be taken to establish normal reserve
before firing.
(2) Leakage.-The following should be examined for oil leakage:
front of recoil cylinder, filling and drain plug hole, and oil index
recess.
(3) Reserve.-Firing should not be undertaken with an excess or
lack of reserve oil. The oil reserve is indicated by position of the
oil index with reference to rear face of recuperator cylinder rear
sealing plate, as follows:
(a) None, indicator is well into recess.
(b) Full, end of index is even with rear face of recuperator cylinder rear sealing plate.
(e) Excess, index projects beyond rear face of cylinder rear sealing
plate.
c. To reduce or exhaust oil reserve.-(1) Remove the filling and
drain plug.
(2) Screw in the filling and drain valve release.
(3) Oil flows out through release.
(4) Unscrew release as soon as indicator begins to recede. If it
is desired to eliminate the reserve completely, wait until flow stops.
d. To replenish oil reserve.-(1) Use oil screw filler.
(2) Inject oil, watch oil indicator, and stop injecting oil when
indicator reaches rear face of recuperator cylinder rear sealing plate.
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e. To attach oil screw flller.-(1) Remove filling and drain plug.

(2) Unscrew piston as far as possible. Unscrew nut. Remove
cover from filler. Fill filler with oil to within 1 inch of top, holding
finger over nozzle.
(3) Insert piston and tighten nut.
(4) Give a few turns to screw, holding nozzle upward so as to
remove air. This is indicated when there are no bubbles.
(5) Screw filler into filling and drain plug hole. Care should be
taken to hold the filler straight so as to engage the threads. Give a
few turns to screw so as to force out any air.
(6) Screw in the piston of the filler.
(7) Watch oil index and stop injecting oil when it reaches the rear
face of the recuperator cylinder rear sealing plate. About one-half
the capacity of the oil screw filler is required.
NOTE.-Care must be taken to avoid breaking end of filler or damaging threads
in filling and drain plug hole. Trouble is caused by attempting to operate the
oil screw filler with one hand. In operating the filler the handle should be
so that it projects an equal distance on either side of the screw, both hands
being used. With this method of operation the filler can be operated successfully and without damage.
f. To remove oil scretw flller.--(1) Unscrew filler.

(2) Empty and put on nozzle cover.
(3) Replace filling and drain plug.
g. Nonfunctioning of oil index.-(1) Sometimes the oil index does
not register when oil is being injected. On this account an excessive
amount of oil may be injected.
(2) An excessive amount of oil is dangerous as during recoil the
control rod will jam. This will damage or may cause destruction of
the recoil mechanism.
(3) If the oil index does not move in when oil is being extracted
or if it does not move out when oil is being injected, it is probable
that the packing around the oil index is too tight. On the other
hand the index may be broken or frozen.
(4) In order to test the oil index, by means of the filling and drain
valve release, drain all the oil that will run out. After removing
filling and drain valve release, inject oil by means of the oil screw
filler. While injecting oil, tap index lightly on each turn of the oil
screw filler. If index does not move out after about half the capacity
of the oil screw filler has been injected, it is an indication that there
is something wrong with the mechanism and the ordnance officer
should be notified. If index works properly after the operation described the reserve oil supply should be injected and drained off about
three times to insure that index is in working condition.
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h. Use of recoil mnechanism in emergencey.-In an emergency it may

become necessary or desirable to fire the gun without reference to the
action of the oil index. The procedure is to assemble filling and drain
valve release and extract all reserve oil. Refill mechanism with one
and one-half fills of the oil screw filler. Remove oil screw filler and
assemble filling and drain plug. Firing may then proceed until gun
returns into battery with shock. Shock indicates that heat has expanded reserve oil and that some of it should be released. If mechanism is losing oil through leakage around packing, firing may continue until gun does not return into battery position.
i. General care.-All nonbearing surfaces should be kept painted.
Bearing surfaces must be clean and lubricated. The felt wipers
attached to the sweeper plate of the M1897 and M1897MI guns should
be kept in good order and well lubricated.
34. Recoil oil.-a. General.-(1) The recoil mechanisms use
heavy recoil oil with low pour point. Care must be taken not to use
oil other than that prescribed.
(2) (a) Water or air must not be introduced into recoil mechanisms.
(b) Exposure of recoil oil in an open can may result in accumiulation of moisture. Condensation in a container partly filled with oil,
or pouring from one container to another which has moisture on its
inner walls results in moisture being carried along with the oil into
recoil mechanisms.
(c) It is advisable that recoil oil be tested for water. Use a clean
glass bottle of a pint capacity filled with recoil oil. Oil should be
allowed to settle. If water is present, the water being heavier than the
oil, the water will sink to the bottom. With the bottle slightly tilted,
drops or bubbles will form in the lower portion. Invert the bottle
and hold to the light. Drops or bubbles of water if present may be
seen slowly sinking in the oil. If the oil has a cloudy appearance the
cloudiness may be ascribed to particles of water. Another test is to
heat a shallow pan of oil to boiling. Water in the oil will appeai on
the surface as minute bubbles. This test will disclose water not determinable by the settling test.
(d) If either of these tests shows water, the oil on hand should be
turned in.
b. Care.-(1) Transfer of recoil oil to a container not marked with
the name of the oil may result in wrong oil getting into recoil mechanisms or in use of recoil oil for lubricating purposes. Recoil oil must
not be put into container not marked with name of the oil.
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ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT
(2) The following should also be observed:

(a) Recoil oils should not be left in open containers nor subjected
to excessive heat.
(b) Greatest care must be taken with recoil oils to exclude moisture
and dirt.
(c) Strain through clean cloth before inserting in recoil mechanism.
(d) Do not mix recoil oils with any other type of oil.
35. High speed adapter.-a. (1) As brake linings wear, it is
necessary to adjust brakes in order that brake linings may come in
contact with brake drums. Adjustment is made by the brake adjusting wedge being turned to the right one or two notches. After
adjustment, wheel should revolve without drag.
(2) Carriage should be jacked up periodically and wheels revolved. Wheels should turn freely with no excessive side play. To
determine side play, grasp sides of tire and shake wheel back and
forth. If there is excessive side play remove hub cap and cotter pin
from spindle and tighten spindle nut until side play is removed.
Reassemble cotter pin and hub cap.
b. Carriage should not be moved any great distance with tires
partially inflated, as side walls are unduly bent and fabric is subjected to stresses which cause rim cutting. Test tires daily. Those
on the M1897A4 carriage should be inflated to 25 pounds pressure,
and those on the M2A2 carriage should be inflated to 30 pounds
pressure.
c. Screws, bolts, and nuts should be tested once a week and set up
tight. Lock washers should be examined and replaced if necessary.
d. (1) Grease fittings of the adapter should be washed and cleaned
in dry-cleaning solvent at least semiannually; also when the carriage
has had hard usage. Grease should be injected once a month into all
bearings.
(2) Wishbone should be lowered from the axle collars once a year
and then raised to see that it has maintained its alinement with the
grooves in the axle collars.
(3) Ball socket inner and outer caps should be removed periodically and examined for defects. Compensator ball stud spring should
be replaced if found to be weak or rusted.
(4) Radius rod group should be disassembled periodically and
cleaned to remove foreign matter that may have collected. When
reassembling the parts should be lubricated.
(5) Wheels, hubs, and brake drums should be removed after every
1,000 miles. All grease should be removed from hub cavities, and
hub and inner and outer roller bearings washed with dry-cleaning
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35-37
solvent. When assembling, ball bearings must be packed with wheel

bearing grease.
36. Brake mechanism, carriage 1V2A2.-a. Functioning of the
brake is of vital importance. A freely operating brake insures a
longer period of operation before readjustment becomes necessary.
b. Brake adjustment is accomplished by rotating the brake shoe
adjusting wedge (fig. 35) in the desired direction. The wedge extends to the outside of the brake housing plate. The end of the
adjusting wedge on which a wrench may be used is square.
c. (1) Procedure for adjusting brakes is(a) Set hand brake lever at full released position.
(b) Jack up wheel.
(c) Adjust brake adjusting wedge until a drag is felt on wheel.
Back off just enough so that there is no drag. Brakes must be cold
when making this adjustment.
(2) Position of hand brake lever and toe of brake shoe can be
adjusted as follows:
(a) Remove disk-and-rim wheel hub and brake drum.
(b) Loosen locking nut at bottom of hand brake lever.
(c) Drive out brake cam shaft sufficiently to permit its splined
section to rotate free of brake lever.
(d) Rotate brake cam the desired amount in the same direction it
moves when brakes are applied to force the shoes upward, and replace
cam in its operating position.
(e) Tighten brake lever locking nut, and reassemble disk-and-rim
wheel hub.
d. Wheel bearings should be adjusted to prevent drag.
e. Brake cam and rollers are lubricated through fittings. Lubrication must be correct to avoid the brake lining becoming saturated.
Over lubrication will cause heavy brake handle pressure and may
make necessary replacement of brake linings. Linings may be cleaned
with dry-cleaning solvent.
37. Lubrication instructions.-a. Excessive wear can be prevented by keeping materiel clean and well lubricated. The life of
gun and carriage depends on proper lubrication. Particular attention should be given to sliding and bearing surfaces such as inclined
planes on gun and cradle and roller paths, roller bearings, and breech
mechanism.
b. Lubricating oils and greases as shown in lubrication charts must
be used as prescribed.
c. The lubrication charts shown in figures 1 to 4, inclusive, are provided for information and guidance.
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38. Cleaners and abrasives.-See *TEM 9-850 for those prescribed, their application, and use. The following are prescribed:
Burlap, jute, 8-ounce, 40 inches wide.
Cloth, crocus.
Cloth, emery, No. 00, No. 0, and No. 1.
Cloths, wiping, cotton, mixed. sterilized (for machinery).
Compound, cleaning.
Lime, hydrated (lime slaked and powdered).
Paper for cleaning optical glass.
Paper, flint.
Polish, metal, paste.
Remover, paint and varnish.
Soap, castile.
Soda, ash.
Soda, caustic (lye) for cleaning purposes.
Solvent, dry-cleaning.
Sponges.
Waste, cotton (two grades, colored and white).
a. Soap, ea8tile.-(1) Used for cleaning leather equipment and as
a component of saddle soap.
(2) Action of soap depends upon a chemical combination of alkalies in the soap and the grease which is to be softened and removed.
The resulting soapy compound is readily washed off, leaving nothing
to hold the dirt. The soap will thus remove some of the oil in the
leather. Repeated washings will probably require replacement of oil
to prevent the leather from becoming harsh and brittle.
(3) Nearly all ordnance leather equipment is russet leather. When
it becomes soiled it should be cleaned by carefully removing all
hardened grease with a sliver of wood (not glass or knife) and washing with a sponge saturated with a heavy lather of castile soap and
clean tepid water. Rinse thoroughly and rub vigorously with a dry
cloth until the leather is dry. Straps and other articles of unvarnished harness leather which become dry and brittle should be
cleaned as described, and while the leather is still slightly moist
given an exceedingly light coat of neat's-foot oil by rubbing with a
soft cloth moistened (not saturated) with the oil. Wipe off any oil
that the leather does not absorb. In cold weather the oil may be
heated luke warm (never hot) and the article after being oiled hung
in a warm place. Shellacked sole leather cases do not require oiling.
(4) Russet leather as manufactured is stuffed with a dubbing of
(co(-liver oil and tallow which is absorbed to the extent that the
*See Appendix.
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quality of the leather is improved and its life prolonged, but not
enough oil remains on the surface to soil the clothing if the equipment is properly cared for. It should be noted that in the washing
and oiling described above if more than a light coat of oil is given,
the leather will be greatly darkened and will quickly soil the clothing.
No method of cleaning will then restore the original light color of the
leather or remove stains from it.
(5) Articles of black leather may be cleaned with castile soap,
rinsed, and when nearly dry, lightly sponged with a mixture of one
teaspoonful of lampblack in 1 pint of neat's-foot oil, the mixture
having been first stirred until it has a glossy black appearance. The
mixture should then we well rubbed into the leather. Leather equipment which has become wet should be dried in the shade. Wet
leather exposed to the sun or to too high a temperature from a stove
or radiator becomes hard and brittle.
b. Sponges.-Used for washing and cleaning materiel. Natural
sponges may be substituted by cellulose sponges in sizes Nos. 4, 6, 8,
and 10 (approximate dimensions 11/4 by 31/s by 45/8; 15/8 by 31/2 by
51/4; 2 by 37/ by 61/4; 21/2 by 45/8 by 61/2). These latter sponges must
not be wrung. Squeezing only is the proper method.
c. Waste, cotton (two grades, colored and white).-(1) The colored cotton waste is used for general cleaning purposes on the exteriors of ordnance materiel such as gun carriages and automotive
vehicles. It is also used as calking for cracks from which it is
desired to exclude dust and dirt.
(2) White waste is used for general cleaning purposes on finished
surfaces of ordnance mat6riel. In lieu of white cotton waste an
equivalent amount of clean wiping cloths may be used.
39. Preservatives.-See *TM 9-850 for information on rust,
corrosion, inspection for corrosion, rust preventives, preparation of
metal surfaces for slushing, method slushing, inspection of grease
films, and storage conditions.
a. Naphthalene, flake.-(1) A flaked form of moth ball.
(2) Used as a moth repellant to preserve felt wads, felt packings
of instrument chests, gun sponges, and paint and varnish brushes.
It is sprinkled thickly on the articles, which should if possible be
then wrapped in paper covers and tightly boxed. The materiel
should be thoroughly brushed and aired before packing and should
be periodically inspected. If there are any signs of devastation by
the moth larvae the articles must be unpacked, cleaned, and
recharged with naphthalene.
*See Appendix.
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b. Naphthalene should be used in airtight receptacles in order to

obtain a concentrated naphthalene vapor.
40. Paint and related materials.
Lacquer.
Lead.
Lead, red, dry.
Lead, white, basic carbonate (or basic sulphate), paste.
Mixture, liquid (for red lead paint).
Oil, linseed, raw.
Enamel, red, water-resistant.
Enamel, synthetic olive-drab, lusterless.
Enamel, white.
Putty (whiting).
Stencil, black.
Stencil, white.
Shellac, orange.
Thinner (for olive-drab lusterless enamel).
Turpentine.
Varnish, shellac, orange.
Varnish, spar, water-resistant.
a. Odi paints and their application.-(1) Paint is used for preservation against rust, deterioration, and decay of metals and woods.
Some paints adhere to metal surfaces better than others, the liquids
of the first or base coat seeming to penetrate very minute depressions or pits in the metal or to etch themselves into the surface and
thus form a good bond for following coats. The paints are issued
mixed and ready to apply except in a few instances. Paint stored
in large containers should be well stirred before transfer to smaller
containers. Ordnance materiel is well painted before issue and one
maintenance coat per year should be ample for protection.
(2) Red lead paint is a good base coat on iron or steel. Red lead
possesses no particular advantages as at base coat on nonferrous metals.
Red lead paint does not keep well and must be mixed as needed.
The formula for 1 gallon of it is 20 pounds of dry red lead with 3
quarts of liquid mixture. The usual process of mixture is to place a
small amount of dry red lead in a suitable container, work a little of
the mixture into it to form a paste, and then stir the rest of the
liquid mixture into it.
(3) The standard olive-drab lusterless synthetic enamel, QM Spec.
ES No. 474b is issued mixed for a finishing coat. This enamel may
be applied over long oil enamel or oil paint. Method of application
may be by brush or spray. It may be brushed on satisfactorily when
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used unthinned in the original package consistency: or when thinned

no more than 5 percent of the volume with thinner, QM Spec. ES No.
370a. The enamel will spray satisfactorily when thinned with 15 percent by volume of thinner, QM Spec. ES No. 370a. If sprayed, it
dries hard enough for repainting within 1/2 hour. It dries hard in 16
hours. Linseed oil must not be used as a thinner for this enamel.
(4) For use on woodwork a sanding filler over the primer is required. The sanding filler is a ready-mixed semipaste but when
thinned with 50 percent turpentine by volume has good brushing,
covering, and leveling qualities. These fillers dry in approximately
8 hours.
(5) Care must be used in preparing the surface for painting. It
should be made thoroughly clean, dry, and smooth.
(6) All paint should be well stirred before using. If too thick,
turpentine should be used as a thinner, but not to such an extent
that the paint does not cover. The exact and proper thickness of
each coat can be learned only by experience. If too thin, it often
cracks in drying, and if too thick it becomes blistered, wrinkled, and
unequal. The first coat may however be much thinner than any
of the succeeding coats.
(7) Parts to be painted may be washed in a liquid solution of
1/2 pound of soda ash in 8 quarts of warm water, then rinsed in
clean water, and wiped thoroughly dry.
(8) When artillery is in fair condition and only marred in spots,
the marred places should be touched with enamel or paint and permitted to dry. The whole surface should then be sandpapered with
No. 1 flint paper and repainted with a finish coat and allowed to
dry thoroughly before use.
(9) When mat6riel is in bad condition, all parts should be thorougly sandpapered with No. 2 flint paper, given a coat of enamel
or olive-drab second-coat paint, and permitted to dry. It should
then be sandpapered with No. 00 flint paper. Finally apply a finishing coat and permit the parts to dry thoroughly before used.
(10) After repeated paintings the paint may become so thick as
to scale off in places or present an unsightly appearance. It may
then be removed by use of a lime-and-lye solution on metal parts,
or paint and varnish remover, or cleaning compound on wood parts.
It is important that every trace of lye, remover, or cleaning compound be rinsed off. In addition to the cleaning, woodwork should
be properly putty-stopped after primning coat and before second coat
is applied.
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(11) Oil cups, grease gun fittings, spring oil hole covers, and
similar lubricating devices as well as a spot 3/4 inch in diameter
around each oil hole are painted red so that they may be readily
located.
(12) At the conclusion of a painting job, the brushes must be
carefully washed clean with dry-cleaning solvent and kept in water,
except that camel's-hair brushes, after thorough cleaning, should be
laid flat on a shelf or other convenient, clean surface in order that
the hair may not be distorted. Worn paint brushes should be retained for use in spreading rust-preventive compounds. Any usable
paint remaining in the paint pot should be kept tightly covered.
b. Lacquer.-A rapidly drying and very transparent liquid. Sets
to touch in 3 minutes. Used on sandblasted metal surfaces of
fire-control and sighting equipment because of its transparency and
to prevent tarnishing and deterioration. The lacquer, which must
be thin enough to flow easily, is applied with a camel's-hair brush.
Alcohol may be used as a thinner but only when absolutely necessary.
c. Lead.-(1) WVhite, basic sulphate or carbonate, paste.-Used
as an extra heavy rust-preventive coating on exposed metallic surfaces. Various materials have been used to reduce the stiff lead p)aste
to a more plastic and workable material. Since freedom from corrosive elements is desired rust-preventive compound is preferable
to lubrication oil for this purpose. Melted tallow is sometimes used.
The white lead coating may be used for preservation of mat6riel
in stand-by condition, the idea being that it is more adhesive under
extremes of temperature than rust-preventive compound. It should
not be used on intricate working surfaces where it cannot be readily
removed without damaging those surfaces.
(2) Red, dry.-(a) Separate requisition is required for the necessary liquid mixture for making red lead paint.
(b) Red lead paint is used as a base coat on iron and steel nonbearing parts of ordnance mnatriel. It has the effect of slightly
etching the surface and so secures a good bond for succeeding coats.
d. Mixture, liquid, for red lead paint.-Used for mixing red lead
paint.
e. Oil, linseed, raw.-Used as an auxiliary thinner for ready-mixed
paint. As a thinner add small quantities of the raw oil at a time.
stirring constantly until the paint flows freely under the brush.
f. Enamel, red, water-resisting.-Usedaround oil holes and fittings
for lubricants to attract attention and furnish ready identification.
Also for target marking disks and aiming posts.
g. Enamel, white.-Used on aiming posts.
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h. Enamel, synthetic olive-drab, lusterless.-Used for painting all

types of ordnance mat6riel unless otherwise specifically excepted.
i. Stencil, black.-Used for stenciling equipment and materiel, except on black background.
j. Stencil, white.-Used for stenciling equipment, and mat6riel,
except on white background.
k. Shellac, orange.-Used for finishing inside of wooden chests.
41. Lubricants.
Oil, lubricating, SAE 20, Navy symbol 3050 or 1047.
Oil, lubricating, SAE 50, Navy symbol 3100 or 1100.
Grease, lubricating, mineral, medium grade, Federal Specification VV-G-681.
Grease, wheel bearing (regular grade).
Lubricant, chassis (summer or winter grade).
Oil, neutral, U. S. Army Specification 2-81.
a. Oil, lubricating,SAE 20, Navy symbol 3050 or 1047.-Used when
temperature is below 50 F., on 56-inch wheels, gun slides, breechblocks, etc., of artillery.
b. Oil lubricating,SAE 50, Navy symbol 3100 or 1100.-Used when
temperature is 50 F. or above, on 56-inch wheels, gun slides, breechblocks, etc., of artillery and, unless otherwise prescribed, for general
lubricating purposes in summer weather.
c. Grease, lubricating,mineral,medium grade (or lubricant,chassis
summer or winter grade).-Used in compression grease cups, pressure
lubricating fittings, and gear cases which are not sealed. In hot climates the medium grade grease may be found to be too light, and
the hard grade more suitable. Usually it is applied with a grease
gun.
d. Grease, wheel bearing (regular grade).-Required for bearings
of all artillery carriages incorporating in their design antifriction
bearings.
e. Oil, neutral.-Used to lubricate delicate bearings of fire-control
and sighting instruments when the temperature is above 32 F. unless
It is applied by dropping from the end of
otherwise prescribed.
the dropper attached to stopper of the bottle, or from the end of a
piece of clean wire.
f. Oil, lubricating,for aircraftinstruments and machine guns (U. S.
Army Specification 2-27).-Used to lubricate delicate bearings of
fire-control and sighting instruments when the temperature is below
32 F. unless otherwise prescribed. It is applied by dropping from the
end of the dropper attached to stopper of the bottle, or from the end of
a piece of clean wire.
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g. In oiling fire-control instruments, only a few drops are needed. If

more than necessary is used, it may run into the optical elements of the
instrument and so affect the serviceability of the instrument as to
require complete disassembly to remove the oil.
42. Miscellaneous materials and tools.-For the purposes for
which used, see *TM 9-850. Articles areBrushes:
Mottling, No. 2 (7/s inch).
Artist's, camel's-hair, round, No. 1 (1/8 inch).
Artist's, camel's-hair, round, No. 5 (1/4 inch).
Duster, painter's, round (21/2 inches).
Sash tool, oval, No. 1 (2%2 by 13/4 inches).
Sash tool, oval, No. 3 (1%2 by 21/8 inches).
Scratch, painter's, handled (14 by 7/8 inches).
Varnish, oval (17/s inches).
Knife, putty.
Needle, sacking.
Palm, sailmaker's.
Twine, jute.
NOTE.-Care of brushes.-Bristles of brushes are subject to attack by moths.
Brushes in storage should be protected by naphthalene.
*See Appendix.
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CHAPTER 3
SIGHTING AND FIRE-CONTROL EQUIPMENT

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Section I. Sighting equipment ---------------------------.....II. Fire-control equipment

SECTION I
SIGHTING EQUIPMENT
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--------- --------Lamp, aiming post (lantern, M2) ----44
Mount, telescope, M15 and panoramic telescope, M5 or MSA2 -------------Mounts, telescopes, M15A1 and M22 and panoramic telescopes, M5A4 and
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43. Lamp, aiming post (lantern, M2).-This equipment complete consists of two aiming lanterns, M2 (with red lenses), one extra
green lens, two shields, and two adapters.
a. The aiming lantern, M2 (fig. 39), is a small lantern of the type
formerly used extensively for automobile side lamps. The lantern
has a nonlosable burner burning kerosene and delivering about 7
candlepower. A standard No. 00 (l%2 inch) flat wick is used.
b. Aiming lantern adapter fits the mounting device on the rear of
the lantern and clamps on an aiming post.
o. Shield snaps around the rim of the lens and serves as a hood to
cut off stray light.
d. The lantern should be burned in a vertical position. Keep the
wick trimmed and the lens clean. Do not turn the wick up so high
that the lantern smokes. Top of the lantern becomes hot in use and
care must be taken to have no combustible material in close proximity
to it. When not in use keep the various parts in the chest.
44. Mount, telescope, 1VM15 and panoramic telescope, M5 or
M5A2.-This telescope and mount (fig. 40) furnished with each
75-mm gun and carriage, M2, M2Al, or M2A2, form the sighting clement for aiming the gun. The mount is of the azimuth compensating
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type, automatically applying the necessary azimuth correction for

cant. It is mounted on the left side of the carriage. Telescope and
mount are being equipped with instrument light, MT.
a. Description of nwunt.-The body of the mount, which supports
the telescope socket, is positioned in part by a central pivot which is
permanently alined to the bore of the gun. The body is also positioned longitudinally and in cross level by knobs operating worm
drives. Two levels are provided. The cross level when centered
indicates the normal line of sight of the telescope to lie in a vertical
Ficvun 39.-Aiming lantern, M2.
plane parallel to the bore of the gun, while the longitudinal level when
centered indicates the telescope to be vertical and hence deflections
(azimuths) indicated on the scale are then measured in a truly horizontal plane. For traveling, a locking device is provided which
holds the mount in the position shown in figure 41.
b. Desciption of telescope.-The panoramic telescope, M5 or M5A2,
is a four-power telescope with a rotating head and azimuth mechanism
by which the line of sight may be directed to any desired azimuth, and
with a movable prism permitting the line of sight to be elevated or
depressed through a limited angle as required to keep the aiming
point within the field of view. The image viewed by the observer is
erect. Both objective and eyepiece are the fixed focus type designed
for normal eyesight and for ranges ordinarily encountered. The
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reticle contains a vertical and a horizontal cross line, the latter being
marked at 5-mil intervals and numbered at the 50-mil point on each
side. The line of sight is elevated or depressed by means of the knob
at the top, and coarse and fine index graduations are provided for the
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other angles of elevation. The azimuth scale is graduated at 100-mil
intervals, numbered progressively 0 to 32 in two consecutive semicircles; zero readings indicate line of sight to be directly forward as in
figure 40 or directly backward. The telescope is moved in azimuth by
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means of the associated knob which has a throw-out lever to permit

disengagement for rapid motion when required. Indications by the
azimuth micrometer index opposite the black graduations of the associated scale which is graduated at 1-mil intervals supplement those
on the azimuth scale. The micrometer scale also indicates deflections,
black graduations for deflections to the left and red graduations for
deflections to the right. Thle micrometer scale is arranged to be offset
for insertion of corrections by means of the deflection knob. A detent
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total correction is indicated by the fixed deflection index. The telescope, which fits in cylindrical locating surfaces of the support, has a
projecting lug to locate it correctly in azimuth. It is removable for
traveling.
c. Operation.-(1) Preparction.-Toplace the mount and telescope
in operation (fig. 41) remove the cover, grasp the socket in one hand
and with the other push the plunger handle down, then to the left
and release. Swing the socket to an approximately vertical position
and with the free hand push the longitudinal worm throw-out lever
clockwise until it snaps in place. Release the socket. Remove telescope from case. Turn tie retaining knob to its extreme counterclockwise position and place telescope gently in the socket. Exert slight
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pressure downward to insure that both top and bottom alining surfaces are firmly engaged. Uncover both levels.
(2) Procedure.--Operatingprocedure depends upon whether direct
or indirect laying is to be employed, instructions for which are given
separately. The procedure given is for uncorrected fire. Corrections
((5) below) are equally applicable to either kind of laying.
(3) Direct laying.-(a) Set telescope in elevation to normal and
leave in this position as long as direct laying is used. Set micrometer
scale to indicate zero deflection, opposite the fixed outer index.
(b) Set the lateral deflection to the desired value, using the combined indications on the azimuth scale (100-mil steps) and on the azimuth micrometer scale (1-mil steps). Deflections to left (trajectory
displaced to left of line of sight) are indicated by the letter "L" and
black scale designations. Deflections to right (trajectory displaced to
right of line of sight) are indicated by the letter "R" and red scale
designations. The azimuth scale has black numbering for left deflections only. For right deflections, subtract the value of the deflection
from 3,200, or count the graduations backward from the zero of the
azimuth scale. The azimuth wornt may be disengaged for making
]arge changes in deflection rapidly by depressing the throw-out lever.
(c) Operate the cross leveling knob of telescope mount so that
bubble of the cross level is continuously centered with respect to the
graduations on the vial as long as firing is continued. Operate the
longitudinal knob of telescope mount so that the horizontal cross
line of the telescope reticle remains continuously on the target.
Disregard the position of the longitudinal level.
(d) Operate traversing handwheel on the gun carriage so that
the vertical cross line of telescope reticle remains continuously on the
target. The piece is then properly laid in direction for direct laying.
(4) Indirect laying.-(a) Set azimuth micrometer scale to indicate zero deflection opposite the fixed outer index.
(b) Set firing angle to desired value, using the combined indications on the azimuth scale (100-mil steps) and on the azimuth micrometer scale (1-mil steps). Disregard red markings on the scale.
Firing angle is the horizontal clockwise angle, apex of which is at
the piece, measured from target to aiming point. For values up to
3,200 mils it is numerically equal to the value indicated on the azimuth scale of the telescope, the rotating head being directed to right of
line of fire. For values of firing angle greater than 3,200 mils, subtract 3,200 from the value of the angle and make the setting with
the rotating head directed to left of line of fire. The azimuth worm
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may be disengaged for making large changes in azimuth by depressing the throw-out lever.
(c) Operate the longitudinal and cross leveling knobs of telescope
mount so that the bubbles of both levels are continuously centered
with respect to the graduations on vials as long as firing is continued.
(d) Operate the traversing handwheel on the gun carriage so that
the vertical cross line of the telescope reticle remains continuously on
aiming point. The telescope may be elevated or depressed by the
knob at the top as required to bring aiming point within field of view.
It is not necessary to bring aiming point exactly on horizontal cross
line. The piece is then properly pointed in direction for indirect
laying.
(5) Corrections.-Correctionsto firing angles or deflections may
be introduced by using either of the two methods described below.
(a) First alternative method.-The micrometer scale is not offset
but remains as originally set to indicate zero opposite the outer
index. Corrections are introduced in the same manner as in making original azimuth or deflection settings by turning the azimuth
micrometer index in the proper direction through the required number
of 1-mil divisions.
(b) Second alternative method.-Each time the azimuth or deflection is set or changed, the micrometer scale is immediately rotated
so that the azimuth micrometer index indicates zero. Corrections
are introduced in the same manner as in making original azimuth
or deflection settings, referred to zero on the scale in its new position.
Before making such a setting, the indication should be checked to
insure that a true zero indication is used as the starting point.
(6) To place in travel position.-When placing mount in traveling
position, hold telescope to prevent its falling out through the open
portion at rear of socket. Turn retaining knob counterclockwise
which will lift and disengage the telescope. Remove telescope and
place in case. Push plunger handle down and to the right and release.
Operate the cross leveling mechanism of mount until the plunger
is heard to snap up against the inner surface of the body. Grasp
socket with one hand and with the other push the longitudinal worm
throw-out lever counterclockwise until it snaps into its disengaged
position. Lower socket downward and forward slowly until plunger
snaps into place, locking the mount in its traveling position. The
hole into which the plunger snaps is located in line with the oil fitting
on the body, which may be used to indicate approximate alinement.
A small amount of motion in cross level may also be necessary to
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permit the plunger to snap into place freely. Protect both levels by
closing their covers.
(7) Night.-Foroperation in darkness a window, exposed by turning the shutter located a short distance ahead of the eyepiece, permits
illumination of the cross lines of the reticle, using an external light
source (not included with the instrument). The shutter may be
employed to regulate the amount of illumination.
d. Test and adjustment.-At conclusion of adjustment see that all
screws and other parts loosened are made secure. No adjustment of
the panoramic telescope other than authorized below is permitted.
(1) Vertical bearing.-Any play which may develop between the
vertical stud on the cross leveling worm gear segment and the split
bushing in the body must be removed by adjusting the locking nut
sufficiently to remove the clearance. The locking nut has a set screw
which must be loosened before adjusting and tightened when
adjustment is complete.
(2) Level.-Leve] telescope mount by means of a test level placed on
the fiat machined surface of the telescope socket. Place level alternately longitudinally and transversely and operate the associated controls of the mount until a level indication is obtained simultaneously
in both directions. The cross level bubble should then be central within
one division and the longitudinal level bubble should be central within
three divisions. No adjustment by the using arm is permitted. Levels
are properly adjusted at the time instruments are assembled and it is
seldom that future adjustment is necessary.
(3) Bore sighting.-Level piece transversely and longitudinally.
Place bore sights in position and testing target vertically at a distance
of about 50 yards so that axis of the bore passes through the point on
the target so marked. Place telescope mount in operation for indirect
fire, setting elevation at normal and firing angle and correction at
zero. Line of sight and axis of the bore should then be parallel, and
aiming point on the target should appear exactly at the intersection of
the cross lines on the reticle. If this is not the case, further adjustment
must be made as follows:
(a) If horizontal line on reticle is not in agreement with corresponding line on testing target, turn telescope elevating knob until
these lines are in agreement. Then loosen locking screw in end of
knob and slip knob around until the indexes are in agreement. Do
not lift the knob during this adjustment as the stop rings within the
knob may become disarranged. Tighten the locking screw, taking care
not to disturb the adjustment. Should the coarse indexes then fail to
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be matched, a serious maladjustment is indicated and the telescope

should be turned in for repair.
(b) If vertical line on reticle is not in agreement with corresponding line on testing target, turn azimuth knob until lines are in agreement. Loosen deflection index locking screw and rotate index to zero
indication, using the teat wrench. Tighten locking screw but do not
disturb the adjustment. Should the azimuth scale then fail to indicate
zero, a serious maladjustment of telescope or mount is indicated and
the entire instrument should be turned in for repair.
(4) Alinement of pivot.-Alinement of axis of actuating arm pivot
to be parallel with axis of bore of gun may be partially checked by
elevating the gun, complying otherwise with conditions given for bore
sighting. Failure of vertical cross line to remain oh aiming mark
indicates lack of alinement, necessitating turning in of the instrument.
e. Care and preservation.-(1) See paragraph 58 for general
instructions pertaining to care and preservation of instruments.
(2) Avoid striking or bumping any part of the instrument, and
particularly denting or burring of locating surfaces of mount and
telescope.
(3) When not in use keep the telescope in its case and the level
vials covered.
(4) Stops are provided on the longitudinal and cross leveling motions of mount and on the elevating motion of telescope. Do not
attempt to force rotation of any of the knobs beyond these limits.
(5) Be sure longitudinal worm is disengaged and plunger free
to snap into the hole provided for it before attempting to place
mount in traveling position and that the throw-out lever is returned
to its extreme clockwise position when mount is placed in operating
position. For travel, plunger handle should be kept in its upper
position and worm throw-out lever should be kept in its lower
position.
(6) Oil the principal bearing surfaces occasionally using neutral
oil when temperatures are above 32 F., and using oil, lubricating,
for aircraft instruments and machine guns, when temperatures are
below 320 F. Three oil fittings are provided for this purpose (fig.
41). Also keep telescope retaining shaft and other parts well oiled.
Keep locating surfaces of telescope, telescope socket, and retaining
shaft lightly coated with petrolatum. Wipe off lubricant seeping
from the moving parts to prevent accumulation of dust andi grit.
Exercise particular care to keep optical parts free from oil and
grease.
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45. Mounts, telescopes, M15A1 and X22 and panoramic

telescopes, M5A4 and M12A1.-a. Panoramic telescope, M12A1,
is now standard for these carriages but panoramic telescope, M5A4,
made by converting existing components, will be manufactured until
the former can be issued. Steps are being taken to replace all panoramic telescopes of the M5A2 type on 75-mm gun carriages, M2A1
and M2A2, with the M5A4 instruments. These panoramic telescopes differ from the M5A2 type in the following respects:
(1) Eyepiece axis is offset 45 from bore axis.
(2) Reticle, in addition to vertical and horizontal cross lines, has(a) Angular graduations to right and left at 5-mil intervals,
numbered every 10 mils up to 40 mils.
(b) Range graduations at angles corresponding to elevation for
zero (optical center), 400, 800, 1,200, and 1,600 yards when firing
75-mm HE shell, Mk. I, with normal charge at 1,784 foot-seconds.
b. Telescope mount, M15A1, is a modification of the telescope
mount, M15, to accommodate the 45 offset of the eyepiece axis of the
panoramic telescope.
c. Telescope mount, M22, is used on the 75-mm gun carriage, M2A3.
It is designed to permit direct aiming, both in direction and elevation,
by a single operator when required. Ordinarily it will be used for
aiming in direction only as it has been found that speed and accuracy
of fire are improved when the duties of aiming are divided between
two operators. The range quadrant, M5, also used on these carriages
has provision for direct aiming in elevation.
46. Post, aiming, Ml.-This aiming post (fig. 42) consists of
two tubular sections each approximately 4 feet long. The lower section has a metal point for embedding in the ground and the upper
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section is provided with a joint and catch fitting in the upper end of
the lower section. The parts are painted with alternate 4-inch red
and white bands. A canvas cover holding both sections is provided.
If it is necessary to drive the lower section into the ground, interpose
a wood block or use other means to insure that the surface mating
with the upper part is not injured.
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47. Quadrant, gunner's.-Each gunner's quadrant is furnished

complete with packing chest.
a. M1918.-(1) Description.-This quadrant (fig. 43) includes a
sector-shaped frame to which is pivoted an arm carrying a level.
Notches on the frame engaging with a plunger in the arm permit
rapid setting of the arm in 10-mil steps to the desired angle as indicated on the coarse scale. The arm is slightly curved and the level
guide is arranged to be positioned along the arm to provide a fine
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two reference surfaces, one used for elevations from 0 to 800 mils
and the other from 800 to 1,600 mils. Separate indications on opposite
sides of the quadrant are used for the two different regions.
(2) Operation.--(a) To measure elevation of the piece, place
proper reference surface of the quadrant on leveling plates parallel to
the bore with the associated arrow pointing in the direction of fire.
Clamp level guide to indicate zero on the fine scale. Disengage plunger
from notches in frame, lift arm and slowly lower it until bubble
is seen to pass through the central point. Allow plunger to engage
with notches and slide level guide along the arm until level bubble is
accurately centered. Face side of the quadrant which bears the
arrow in use and read the coarse and fine scales. Elevation of the
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piece in mils is equal to the sum of the coarse and fine scale readings.
Remove quadrant from piece before firing.
(b) To measure depression angles proceed as above, but with arrow
pointed in the reverse direction.
(c) To lay the piece to a given elevation, set scale and micrometer to required angle and place corresponding reference surface on
leveling plates of piece. Elevate piece, then depress it until level
bubble is centered. Remove quadrant from piece before firing.
(3) Test and adjustment.-(a) No adjustment of the quadrant by
using arm is permitted.
(b) The zero indication may be verified by setting the quadrant to
zero elevation, elevating or depressing piece to center the bubble,
then turning quadrant end for end. If bubble is not centered, determine the elevation or depression angle necessary to center it; onehalf of this angle is the error and a corresponding correction should
be applied to all subsequent indications in the 0-800 mil region.
(e) To test accuracy of the arm, clamp level guide to indicate zero
on the fine scale and set arm to any convenient multiple of ten on
the coarse scale. Center bubble by elevating or depressing piece.
Move arm down one notch and slide level guide to indicate 10 on the
fine scale. Bubble should remain central.
b. MI.-(1) Description.-This quadrant (fig. 44) includes a sector-shaped frame to which is pivoted an arm carrying a level. Notches
on the frame engaging with a plunger in the arm permit rapid setting of the arm to desired angle. The frame has two reference
surfaces, one used for elevations from 0 to 800 mils and the other fromt
800 to 1,600 mils. Separate scale and micrometer indications on opposite sides of the quadrant are used for the two different regions.
(2) Operation.-(a) To measure the elevation of the piece place
proper reference surface of quadrant on leveling plates parallel to
bore with the associated arrow pointing in the direction of fire. Set
micrometer to zero. Disengage plunger from notches in the frame,
lift arm and slowly lower it until bubble is seen to pass through the
central point. Allow plunger to engage with notches and turn micrometer until level bubble is accurately centered. Face side of quadrant which bears the arrow in use and read the scale and micrometer indications. A note engraved below the micrometer indicates whether
red or black micrometer figures are to be read. A zero micrometer indication is read as 0 mils when the auxiliary indexes are matched (as in
fig. 36) and as 10 mils when they are not matched. Elevation of the
piece in mils is equal to the sum of the scale and micrometer readings.
Remove quadrant from the piece before firing.
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(b) To measure depression angles proceed as above, but with arrow

pointed in reverse direction.
(c) To lay the piece to a given elevation, set scale and micrometer
to the required angle and place the corresponding reference surface on
leveling plates of piece. Elevate piece, then depress it until level
bubble is centered. Remove quadrant from piece before firing.
(3) Test and adjustment.-No adjustment of quadrant by using
arm is permitted. The zero indication may be verified by setting
quadrant to zero elevation, elevating or depressing the piece to center
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the bubble, then turning quadrant end for end. If the bubble is not
centered, determine elevation or depression angle necessary to center
it. One-half of this angle is the error and a corresponding correction
should be applied to all subsequent indications in the 0-800 mil region.
(4) Care and preservation.-(a) See paragraph 58 for general
(b) Exercise particular care to prevent burring, denting, or nicking
of the reference surfaces and of the notched portion of the frame.
(c) Never leave quadrant on the piece when firing.
(d) When not in use keep quadrant in its chest with the shoes forming the reference surfaces lightly greased with petrolatum.
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48. Quadrant, range.-a. M1I.-This range quadrant (fig. 45)

furnished with each 75-mm gun and carriage, M2A1 or M2A2, is used
for laying the gun in elevation. It is mounted on the right-hand side
of the carriage in prolongation of the axis of cradle trunnions. Settings are made on the quadrant in accordance with data from external
sources and the proper laying of the gun is then accomplished by
matching a pair of indexes.
(1) Description.-(a) The quadrant includes a level and leveling
mechanism for establishing a horizontal datum plane, angle of site
and angle of elevation mechanisms which introduce and add together their respective elements of data, a range drum whereby range
settings may be made in lieu of angle of elevation settings, and a
pair of indexes to indicate actual and computed gun positions.
(b) These range quadrants are being equipped with instrument
light, M6. This light includes a battery case on which is mounted
a lamp housing with reflector and a finger light with flexible cord
attached thereto.
(2) Operation.-(a) To operate the quadrant, any one of the
three following combinations of data may be employed:
1. Angle of site in mils. Angle of elevation in mils.
B. Angle of dite in mils. Range in yards (using only ammunition spacified on range drum).
3. Quadrant elevation in mils (set as angle of elevation with
angle of site set at normal (300 mils) since quadrant elevation alr&/dy includes any necessary angle of site).
(b) Having made the necessary settings in accordance with the
combination selected from the above listing, level quadrant by either
of the leveling knobs, then elevate gun and depress it so that indexes
are properly matched. Gun is then properly laid in elevation.
Maintain the level in its central position and the indexes matched as
long as firing is continued.
(c) To place in traveling position cover the level.
(3) Test and adjutment.-The various indexes all have slotted
mounting holes to permit their alinement in the correct positions.
Both micrometer and range drum are clamped in place by a nut or
screws in their respective knobs, permitting adjustment to the proper
indications. All required adjustments may be made by these means.
Adjustment of level tube in its mounting is not permitted. To check
and adjust instrument, proceed as follows:
(a) Set angle of elevation to zero. Scale and micrometer should
indicate zero simultaneously. If they do not. shift micrometer or
index or both to give required indication. With this setting zero
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required indication.
(b) Set angle of site to normal (300 mils). Scale and micrometer
should indicate, respectively, 3 and 0 simultaneously. If they do not,
shift micrometer or index or both to give the required indication.
Place bore of gun in a horizontal position. Level the range quadrant.
If the matching indexes are not then in alinement, adjust one or both
until the proper indication is obtained.
(c) Should any index reach the limit of adjustment, one of the
other indexes may be shifted in the proper direction to correct the
difficulty, and the adjusting procedure repeated.
(d) Be sure adjusting nut and screws are securely tightened at
completion of the adjusting operations.
(4) (Careand preservation.-(a) Avoid striking or bumping any
part of the instrument.
(b) Keep level vial covered at all times when not in use.
(c) Stops are provided to limit the motion of the revolving parts.
Do not attempt to force the rotation of any of the knobs beyond
these limits.
(d) Oil the principal bearing surfaces occasionally, using neutral
oil when temperatures are above 32 F. and using oil, lubricating, for
aircraft instruments and machine guns when temperatures are below
32 F. There are four oil fittings provided for this purpose. Wipe
off any lubricant seeping from the moving parts to prevent accumulation of dust and grit.
b. M5.-This range quadrant is used on the 75-mm gun carriage,
M2A3. It has provision for mounting an elbow telescope for direct
aiming of the piece in elevation.
49. Sight, bore.-The bore sight is used to indicate the direction
of axis of bore of the gun for alinement and verification of sights.
Each bore sight is composed of a breech element and a muzzle
element.
a. Description.-(1) The breech bore sight (fig. 46) is a disk which
fits accurately in the breech chamber of the gun. Model of gun for
which it is to be used is engraved on the disk.
(2) The muzzle bore sight includes a quantity of black linen cord
to be stretched tightly across the muzzle vertically and horizontally
in the score marks thereon, and a web belt to be buckled around the
muzzle to hold the cord in place.
b. Operation.-With the two elements in place, look through
the aperture in the breech bore sight. Direction of axis is indicated
by the cord intersection.
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c. Care and preservation.-Handle breech bore sight carefully to

prevent nicks and burs. Wind the cord and web belt into a compact
bundle when not in use.
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FIGURiE 4(;.-Breelh bore sight.
50. Sight, M1901 (French).-This sight (fig. 47) furnished

with each 75-mam gun and carriage, M1897MI, M1897MIA2, or
M1897A4, is the element by which the piece is aimed in direction
and laid or aimed to the correct angle of site. No correction for cant
is applied.
a. Description.-The collimator, attached to a long shank with a
removable extension, is arranged to be turned to any required value
of azimuth or lateral deflection. The entire sight is elevated or depressed by the angle of site handwheel of the gun carriage, angle
of site being introduced either directly (aimed fire) by means of the
collimator line of sight, or indirectly (laid fire), using a level which
is arranged to be inclined as required through a limited range. These
sights are being equipped with the instrument light, M3, operated
from a flashlight cell and carried on the shield of the carriage.
b. Operation.-(1) To place the sight in service, remove cover from
sight mount, uncover level, remove collimating sight from carrying
ease and place in socket of sight mount, taking care that forked
projecting arm properly engages the mating parts. When aiming
point is above or below the limits of the collimator, withdraw auxiliary collimator from its recess and turn it to the position shown.
(2) Initial settings depend on whether direct or indirect laying is
to be used. For indirect laying, settings of azimuth and angle of
site are made. For direct laying, a setting of lateral deflection is
made.
(3) Azimuth settings are made in two steps.
(a) "Coarse" settings are made on the azimuth scale (referred to as
the "plateau") which is arranged to be set and read in steps of 200
mils. To make this setting, press down on shank until it is free to
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rotate, then turn it so as to bring index line thereon to desired graduation on azimuth scale and release.
(b) "Fine" settings are made using the deflection knob and the associated scale (referred to as the "drum"). A clamping lever is proM
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during firing.
(c) The value of the setting is the slum of fine and coarse (drum
and plateau) settings. Be certain that the proper quadrant is used
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when making azimuth settings, as four positions with the same

angular indication are possible. The line of sight is parallel or perpendicular to a vertical plane through axis of bore when plateau is at
zero and drum is at 100.
(d) To correct these settings to true azimuths as indicated on some
fire-control instruments now in general use, subtract 100 mils. In
the first quadrant, the result is the azimuth; in the second, third, or
fourth quadrants, add 1,600, 3,200, or 4,800 mils, respectively.
(e) Azimuths as employed in this sight are measured in a slant
plane through the target, not in a horizontal plane. The difference
is usually negligible, except when the angle of site is large.
(4) Deflection settings are made in the same manner as azimuth
settings.
(a) Note that a reading of 100 on the deflection scale corresponds
to zero deflection angle.
(b) Increasing deflections (knob turned toward breech) on this
scale displace the trajectory toward the left. Decreasing deflections
(knob turned toward muzzle) displace it toward the right.
(c) An engraved table of deflections to correct for drift at various
ranges is provided on the sight mount. As on the deflection scale,
100 mils corresponds to zero drift.
(5) Angle of site settings are required only when the piece is to be
laid in angle of site.
(a) On instruments of French manufacture the angle of site scale
and auxiliary level are calibrated in terms of the "infantry mil"., a
slightly larger unit than the standard American "artillery mil"
(1/6400 of a circle). Sight mounts and levels are appropriately
marked so that the unit can be readily ascertained. Conversion, when
necessary, is as follows:
100 artillery mils= 98.2 infantry mils.
100 infantry mils=101.8 artillery mils.
(b) For angles numerically less than +100 mils use the angle of
site level. For larger angles up to 300 mils, remove angle of site
level and substitute auxiliary angle of site level. A level is readily
released by depressing the trigger and then removed by a slight
forward movement. When auxiliary level is placed with the +200
inscription toward the rear, add 200 mils to scale indications. When
it is placed with the -200 inscription toward the rear, subtract 200
mils from scale indications.
(c) Rotate angle of site knob until the desired indication appears
on the associated scale. If auxiliary level is used, add or subtract
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200 mils as noted above. Plus angles of site are for target above
the piece; minus angles for target below the piece. A zero indication corresponds to a level line of sight.
(6) To use the sight, place the eye approximately 10 inches to
rear of collimator. When the eye is so placed, the cross of the collimater reticle will be seen. Move the eye so that the field of view is
seen. To obtain a rapid alinement above or below the limits of the
collimator, an auxiliary collimator with a vertical line only on the
reticle is provided. In addition the cover over the collimator may
be used as an open sight.
(7) (a) For direct laying, operate traversing and angle of site
handwheels so that the reticle cross appears on the target. No setting
of angle of site is required.
(b) For indirect laying, operate traversing handwheel so that
vertical line of reticle cross is alined with aiming mark and operate
angle of site handwheel so that angle of site level bubble is centered.
(8) The sight extension is to be used only when vision is obscured
by the shield or other carriage part. It must be removed when the
piece is fired and when traveling. It is readily installed by lifting
collimating site from sight mount socket, inserting the extension,
and collimating sight in a similar socket in the extension, taking
care that the forked projecting arms properly engage with the
mating parts.
(9) To prepare the sight for traveling, turn auxiliary collimator
to vertical position and allow it to retract in recess provided, remove
collimating sight and place it in carrying case, cover level, and place
cover over sight mount.
c. Test and adpjustment.-No adjustment of the sight by the using
arm is permitted. The collimator line of sight and the angle of site
level should however be frequently verified. This verification involves not only the sight itself, but also the proper alinement of
certain carriage parts and the minimizing of errors due to friction
and lost motion therein. Full instructions are given below.
(1) Verification of the sight consists in ascertaining that(a) Optical axis of collimator is parallel to axis of bore of gun
when range and azimuth scale index are at zero and deflection drum
at 100.
(b) Axis of auxiliary collimator is in a plane parallel with line
of fire under the same conditions.
(c) Angle of site level gives exactly the angle formed by axis of
gun and a horizontal line when range is at zero.
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(2) Before making the verification it is necessary to ascertain the

trunnion "friction angle" to see that the trunnions are not prevented
from rotating smoothly. If they do not work properly the rocker
may be strained slightly and the sight bracket will not follow the
movements of the gun promptly. See that rocker arms do not bind
on the sides of the cradle.
(a) Set range at about 1,000 meters and angle of site at zero.
These are the most desirable conditions, but range and angle of site
can be at any graduation as long as these graduations are not changed
during the operation.
(b) Center angle of site level bubble by slowly turning angle of
site handwheel so as to depress the gun, being careful not to let bubble
pass center of the level. In case bubble should pass center of the
level, the breech must be completely lowered and the operations
begun again.
(c) With level bubble centered place gunner's quadrant on leveling plates and read angle made by the gun with the horizontal.
Leaving gunner's quadrant in place, give the handwheel two or
three more turns so as to continue to depress the gun. Then reverse
its motion and slowly elevate the gun until level bubble is again
centered.
Measure new angle of elevation. The difference between
the two readings is the angular amount of lost motion in the trunnions and rocker.
(d) If lost motion or "friction angle" is less than l/2 mil, conditions are good. They are acceptable if it does not exceed 1 mil. It
should never be above 1 mil. If the friction angle is above 1 mil,
trunnions and trunnion caps should be examined and an attempt
made to remedy the defect as prescribed in cleaning and oiling of
these parts.
(e) If it is impossible to bring the friction angle below 1 mil, it
is useless to proceed further with the verification of the sight, and
the ordnance maintenance company should be notified.
(3) To verify angle of site level, set range and angle of site each
at zero. Center level bubble by elevating the gun using angle of
site handwheel on gun carriage. Place gunner's quadrant on breech
and read angle. Then, after elevating the gun farther, again center level bubble by depressing gun and read angle with gunner's
quadrant. Take the mean of the two angles. Repeat the operations
after replacing the angle of site level with the spare level. If the
gun is in normal condition and levels in good condition, all angles
will be close to zero. In no case should the mean of the readings
made with each level be more than 1 mil from zero. If angle of site
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level does not meet the above prescribed test, it should be sent to
the ordnance maintenance company for repair.
(4) 7'o0 veri/y sight using the testing target and bore sights.-When
time and facilities are available, a firm and properly leveled platform
for the carriage can be prepared. Method of testing is as follows:
(a) Place carriage so that wheels and trail are resting on level
ground.
(b) Traverse carriage to one side and place gunner's quadrant on
axle. Block either wheel if necessary to level carriage transversely,
and set brake.
(c) Insert breech bore sight in shell chamber, being sure it is perpendicular to axis of bore. Place muzzle bore sight cord in the lines
and attach the belt.
(d) By means of elevating mechanism depress gun slowly until
zero mark of range scale is opposite index on rear guide. Care should
be taken not to pass the mark. If zero mark is passed, elevate gun
again and proceed as before until zero mark is reached. The object
of this is to take up all lost motion and friction in one direction.
(e) Place gunner's quadrant on leveling plates.
(f) By means of angle of site mechanism depress the gun slowly,
centering level bubble. Care should be taken not to let bubble pass
beyond center of the quadrant level.
(g) By means of traversing mechanism place carriage near center
of axle.
(h) Place sight in its bracket, care being taken that it is seated
properly. Be sure that sight and bracket are clean and free from
dirt or grit. Set the azimuth (plateau) scale to zero and the deflection
(drum) scale to 100.
(i) Place the testing target at a distance of about 50 yards in a
plane perpendicular to the bore of the gun and at such a height that
the axis of the bore passes through the center of the target marked
"bore". The target can be hung vertically and checked by means of
a plumb bob. The target is moved until the vertical line through
the targets on the right coincide with the plumb bob line. Raise
or lowver and move the target right or left until the axis of the bore
sights coincide with the corresponding mark on the target. Do
not release the carriage brakes to bring about coincidence.
(j) The collimator cross lines should fall on the point on the target
marked "Sight, M1901". If the vertical axis of the collimator falls
to either the right or left of the vertical line of the target, it indicates
that the deflection index is out of adjustment. If the horizontal
axis of the collimator falls on the target above or below the horizontal
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line, it indicates that the bracket is out of adjustment. All adjustments necessary must be performed by the ordnance maintenance
company.
(5) To verify stight without testing target.-(a) To verify the
sight for elevation proceed as follows:
1. Place carriage on level ground. Traverse carriage to one
side and place gunner's quadrant on axle. Block up
either wheel if necessary to level the gun.
2. Set range at zero. Point the gun by means of the bore sights
at a sharply defined object not less than 1,000 meters distant and determine angle of elevation by means of gunner's
quadrant placed on breech.
3. Aim collimator in elevation on the same object by means of
the cross lines, first elevating gun and then depressing
it. Determine angle of elevation of the gun each time
by means of gunner's quadrant and take the average of
the two readings.
4. If all parts are properly adjusted and in good condition,
all the angles thus determined will be approximately
equal. If any difference exists, the average of the two
readings with the sight should not differ from the reading with the bore sights (first obtained) by more than
1 mil.
(b) To verify the sight for direction proceed as follows:
1. Place the gun in the middle of its slides. Force a screw
driver between sweeper plate and wall of slide; force
the gun to opposite wall; make a fine vertical mark across
front of sweeper plate and front of cradle. Force the
gun on opposite side with a screw driver. If mark on
sweeper plate does not agree with that of the cradle, move
the gun toward the middle by half the distance between
the two marks.
2. Aim by means of bore sights on a sharply defined point
at least 1,000 meters distant.
3. Aim on the same point by means of the sight with azimuth
(plateau) scale set at zero, taking care to turn deflection
knob (drum) only so as to increase the deflection. Note
graduation indicated by drum. Aim agairn by turning
deflection knob (drum) so as to decrease the deflection.
Note new indication. In the first case start from drum
graduation 0 and in the second case from graduation 200.
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4. The difference between the two noted divisions must not

exceed 5 mils, and both should be between the marks
96 and 104 on deflection drum.
5. Repeat the same operation with auxiliary collimator.
d. Care and preservation.-(1) See paragraph 58 for general instructions pertaining to care and preservation of instruments.
(2) Avoid striking or bumping any part of the instrument, particularly the locating surfaces of the levels, extension, and sight
mount socket which should also be kept clean, free from grit, and
lightly coated with petrolatum.
(3) Periodically, oil sight mount using oil, lubricating, for aircraft instruments and machine guns. Five oil holes with swinging
covers are provided for this purpose, designated by numbers 20 to
24, inclusive. Turn deflection knob as required to provide access to
each of the two oil holes served by oil hole 21. Apply a few drops
of oil occasionally on shank above the azimuth scale, at the same
time pressing down on shank and turning it slowly.
e. Accessories and spare parts.-The carrying case for the collimating sight also contains space for a gunner's quadrant. The extension
has a separate carrying case. A cover for the sight mount is provided. Spare parts consisting of a collimating sight, level, auxiliary
level, and carrying case are provided. Parts of these sights are not
interchangeable with similar parts of sights of different serial number and care must be taken that all parts pertaining to one serial
number are kept together.
51. Target, testing.-A testing target is used during the bore
sighting operation for the alinement of sights and subcaliber equipment with the axis of the bore of the piece. Four targets in an envelope
are provided with each weapon. The aiming points corresponding
to the axis of bore, subcaliber bore, and the lines of sight of such sighting equipment as may be applicable are plainly designated. It is
essential that proper aiming points be selected for the mat6riel and
equipment employed, and that the target be positioned vertically
when in use.
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Finder, range, 1-mi base, M]916 -----------------------------------------54
Setter, fnze, bracket, M1916 ------------------------------------------55
Table, firing ---------------------------------56
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52. Circles, aiming.-a. General.-These instruments are for

measuring lateral and vertical angles and for general topographical
work.
b. M1916 and M1916MI.-(1) Description.-These two aiming
circles (fig. 48) are of different manufacture but are similar in construction except for minor design features. Each instrument includes
a 4.2-power fixed focus telescope with a laterally and vertically graduated reticle, a circular level, a declinator, elevating, orienting, angle of
site and azimuth mechanisms, and azimuth and elevation scales and
micrometers. The instrument is furnished complete with tripod, stand,
and two carrying cases.
(2) Operation.-(a) To set up the instrument, clamp tripod legs
at desired length, embed them firmly in the ground and tighten leg
clamping levers. Place aiming circle on mount, level by means of
ball-and-socket joint and circular level, and clamp joint when level
-Bubble is centered. Swing shutter over telescope objective up so that
the opening therein is in direction of line of sight.
(b) To orient the instrument, either a datum point of known azimuth or magnetic bearings may be used.
1. To orient on a datum point of known azimuth, set azimuth
scale (100-mil steps) and micrometer (1-mil steps) to azimuth of datum point and turn orienting knob. For large
angular changes, relocate instrument on spindle, using
orienting clamping wing nut, until datum point appears on
vertical cross line of reticle. The telescope may be elevated
or depressed as required to bring point in field of view.
2. To orient on magnetic north, set azimuth scale (100-mil
steps) and micrometer (1-mil steps) to indicate zero.
Press needle release plunger and hold in place with catch
provided.
Turn orienting knob. For large angular
changes relocate instrument on spindle, using orienting
clamping wing nut, until arrow index lines of declinator
are approximately alined with magnetic needle. Then
bring south-seeking end of needle midway between parallel
lines of mirror index. The instrument will then indicate
magnetic azimuth.
3. To orient on grid north, proceed as for magnetic north but
set azimuth to magnetic declination of the locality (subtracting west declinations from 6,400 mils) instead of to
zero. When needle is alined with mirror index, the north
end will point to east or west side of the N index mark,
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depending on whether declination is east or west. The instrument will then indicate grid azimuths.
4. When orientation by magnetic bearings has been completed,
remove catch from needle release plunger, clamping needle.
(c) To read angle of site, rotate elevating knob so that object appears on horizontal cross line of reticle and then center bubble of angle
of site level, using angle of site knob. The angle of site will then be
indicated on angle of site scale (100-mil steps) and micrometer (1-mil
steps). An indication of 300 mils corresponds to a horizontal line of
sight. The graduations along vertical line of reticle are spaced at
5-mil intervals and may also be used for measurement of angle of site
up to +-85 mils. To make the 0 graduation correspond to a level line
of sight, set angle of site scale and micrometer to normal (300 mils)
and elevate or depress telescope to center level bubble.
(d) To read azimuth, bring object on vertical cross line of reticle
using azimuth knob. The throw-out le'er may be depressed to permit
making large angular changes rapidly. Azimuth is then indicated on
azimuth scale (100-mil steps) and micrometer (1-mil steps). For
azimuths in the 3,200- to 6,400-mil region an auxiliary (upper) set of
graduations on the scale is provided, indications thereon corresponding
to those on panoramic telescopes with 0-3,200, 0-3.200 azimuth scales.
Small angles may also be measured along the horizontal cross line of
the reticle which is graduated at 5-mil intervals.
(e) For use in darkness, a window is provided near the eyepiece of
the telescope to be illuminated by external means not furnished with
the instrument.
(/) To prepare instrument for traveling, swing down shutter
over telescope objective.
Be sure magnetic needle is clamped.
Release orienting clamping knob. Remove aiming circle from mount
and place it in carrying case. Do not remove mount from tripod.
(g) To use instrument in connection with a plotting board, place
it on the stand provided instead of on the tripod. The stand has a
fiducial edge permitting use of the aiming circle as an alidade.
(3) Test and adjustment.-(a) The azimuth scale and micrometer
should indicate zero simultaneously. To make this adjustment, loosen
the retaining screw in end of shaft, slip micrometer around as re-
quired, then tighten screw.

(b) Angle of site indication may be verified by sighting on a distant
point at the same level as the telescope or at some other known angle.
If the error is small, a correction may be applied by loosening retaining screw and slipping angle of site micrometer through required
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angle, then tightening screw. If angle of site scale and micrometer

do not then read zero simultaneously, instrument should be turned in
for adjustment.
(c) To check declinator it is necessary to set the instrument up in
a position not subject to local magnetic attraction and sight on one
or (preferably) more points of known azimuth. The average error
should be noted and record made of necessary correction to be applied
to future readings. No adjustment by the using arm is permitted.
(d) Ball-and-socket joint of mount should have a snug friction fit
when the associated clamping lever is released. Excessive tightness
or lost motion may be adjusted by means of the plug in the center of
bottom of mount. This plug is locked by the retaining ring concentric
therewith, which must be loosened for adjusting. Tighten retaining
ring securely when adjustment is completed.
c. M1918 (French).-(1) Description.-(a) This instrument (figs.
49 and 50) includes a four-power telescope with a laterally and vertically graduated reticle, two levels, a declinator, elevating, orienting,
and azimuth mechanisms, and azimuth scales and micrometers indicating both in mils and in drum and plateau settings of the French
sight, M1901. No scale other than that on the reticle is provided for
vertical angles.
(b) Instrument is furnished complete with tripod and carrying
case.
(c) Aiming circles, M1918, are being equipped with instrument

light, M4. This instrument light includes a battery case containing
a single flashlight cell connected by flexible cords to a finger light and
to a lamp housing which is arranged to be clamped to the aiming
circle telescope for reticle illumination. The aiming circle carrying
case is being modified to provide space for carrying the instrument
light.
(2) Operation.-(a) To set up instrument, clamp tripod legs at
desired length and embed them firmly in the ground. Clamp sliding
support of tripod at desired height by means of clamping screw in
tripod head. Level instrument, using circular level and ball-andsocket joint. Focus telescope as required, using focusing ring on
eyepiece.
(b) To orient instrument, either a datum point of known azimuth
or magnetic bearings may be used.
1. To orient on a datum point of known azimuth, set azimuth
scale (100-mil steps) and micrometer (1-mil steps) to
azimuth of datum point and turn one of the orienting
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knobs. The instrument may also be relocated on tripod

spindle, using orienting clamping screw for large angular
changes, until datum point appears on vertical cross line
of reticle. The telescope may be elevated or depressed as
required to bring point in field of view.
2. To orient on magnetic north, set azimuth scale lever to permit
to indicate zero. Rotate declinator locking lever to permit
magnetic needle to swing free. Turn one of the orienting
spindle using orienting clamping screw for large angular
changes so that the south-seeking end of the magnetic
needle is in exact alinement with rear index of declinator
as viewed through magnifying prism. Instrument will
then indicate magnetic azimuths.
zero. Instrument will then indicate grid azimuth.
clamp needle by means of declinator locking lever.
(c) To read angle of site, rotate elevating knob so that bubble of
telescope level is centered. The angle of site of an object is then
indicated by its position on the graduations at 5-mil intervals along
vertical cross line of reticle. Angles of site thus measured are limited
to + 100 mils and no other indicating means are provided.
(d) To read azimuth, bring object on vertical cross line of reticle
using azimuth knob. The throw-out lever may be depressed for
making large azimuth changes rapidly.
1. Azimuth indication of this instrument may be read either
directly in mils or in terms of indications on the French
sight, M1901. Azimuths in mils are read directly on the
azimuth scale (100-mil steps) and micrometer (1-mil steps).
2. Indications corresponding to those on the French sight (four
0-1,600 mil quadrants graduated in 200-mil steps) are read
on the azimuth plateau scale, read opposite one of the four
index marks (at 0, 16, 32, and 48 graduations of azimuth
scale). Only the even-numbered graduations on the azimuth plateau scale are read. Supplementary indications
are the same as read on the deflection scale (drum) of the
sight. When the index points into a clear space on the
azimuth plateau scale, the supplementary indication is read
on the azimuth micrometer (0-100 mils). When the index
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points into a cross-hatched space on that scale, the supplementary indication is read on the azimuth plateau micrometer. The two micrometers are read opposite different
indexes. The azimuth plateau micrometer (upper) index
bears cross hatching for ready identification.
3. Small angles may also be measured along the horizontal cross
line of the reticle which is graduated at 5-mil intervals.
(e) To prepare instrument for traveling, loosen ball-and-socket
joint and place instrument in carrying case provided. Do not remove
instrument from tripod.
(3) Test and adjustment.-(a) Azimuth and plateau micrometers
should read 0 and 100, respectively, when azimuth scale indicates zero.
The screw in end of micrometer shaft may be loosened for this adjustment.
(b) The telescope level should indicate the line of sight determined
by center of reticle to be horizontal. This may be verified by sighting
on a distant point at the same level as the telescope, the error, if any,
being read on the reticle. No corrective adjustment by using arm is
permitted. A celluloid notation strip is provided on the telescope on
which any correction should be recorded.
(c) To check accuracy of declinator it is necessary to set instrument
up in a position not subject to local magnetic attraction and sight on
one or (preferably) more points of known azimuth. The average
error should then be noted and necessary correction recorded on notation strip. No adjustment by using arm is permitted.
d. M1.-(1) Description.-(a) This instrument (fig. 51) includes
a four-power telescope with a laterally and vertically graduated reticle,
two levels, a declinator, elevating, orienting, and azimuth mechanisms,
and azimuth scales and micrometers indicating azimuths both in mils
and in terms of scale indications on other instruments commonly used
therewith. No scale other than that on reticle is provided for vertical
angles.
(b) Instrument is furnished complete with tripod and carrying case.
(c) Aiming circles, M1, are being equipped with instrument light,
M2, which includes a battery case connected by flexible cables to a
reticle unit and to a finger light. The battery case, containing one
flashlight cell, is arranged to be clamped to a tripod leg and has a
switch controling both lamps simultaneously. The reticle unit snaps
in place in a dovetailed slot over the reticle illuminating window.
The finger light has a soft rubber housing and is held by a spring
clip on the battery case when not in use. The aiming circle carrying
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case is being modified to permit storage of the flashlight cell separately from the battery case.
(2) Operation.-(a) To set up instrument, clamp tripod legs at
desired length and embed them firmly in the ground. Clamp sliding
support of tripod at desired height. Level instrument using circular
level and ball-and-socket joint. Focus telescope as required, using
sleeve on eyepiece.
(b) To orient the instrument, either a datum point of known azimuth or magnetic bearings may be used.
1. To orient on a datum point of known azimuth, set main azimuth scale (100-mil steps) and micrometer (1-mil steps) to
azimuth of datum point and turn one of the orienting
spindle using orienting clamping screw for large angular
changes until datum point appears on vertical cross line of
reticle. The telescope may be elevated or depressed as
required to bring point in field of view.
2. To orient on magnetic north, set main azimuth scale and micrometer to indicate zero. Press plunger releasing magnetio
needle and turn one of the orienting knobs. The instrument may also be relocated on tripod spindle using the
orienting clamping screw for large angular changes until
the noirth-seeking (knife-edge) end of magnetic needle
appears approximately opposite an index behind the letter
N at front of instrument. Then refine setting so that the
south-seeking (rectangular) end of needle is centered in
reticle, viewed through the magnifier. Instrument will
then indicate magnetic azimuths.
zero. Instrument will then indicate grid azimuths.
press the red plunger to clamp the magnetic needle.
(c) To read angle of site, rotate elevating knob so that bubble of
telescope level is centered. The angle of site of an object is then indicated by its position on the graduations at 5-mil intervals along vertical cross line of reticle. Angles of site thus measured are limited
to - 85 mils and no other indicating means are provided.
(d) To read azimuth, bring the object on vertical cross line of
reticle using azimuth knob. The throw-out lever may be depressed
for making large azimuth changes rapidly. Azimuth indications of
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this instrument may be read either directly in mils or in terms of indications of other instruments commonly used in connection therewith.
1. Azimuths in mils are read directly on the azimuth scale,
using the main (upper) graduations for values from 3,200
mils up. Indications on this scale are at 100-mil intervals
and are supplemented by those on the azimuth micrometer
which is graduated at 1-mil intervals.
2. Angular indications corresponding to those on panoramic
telescopes with 0-3,200,0-3,200 mil scales are similarly
read, auxilary (lower) graduations for azimuths over
3,200 mils.
3. Angular indications corresponding to those on the French
sight, M1901 (four 0-1,600 mil quadrants graduated in
200-mil steps), may also be read, using azimuth plateau
scale, read opposite one of the four index marks (at 0, 16,
32, and 48 graduations of azimuth scale). Only evennumbered graduations on azimuth plateau scale are read.
Supplementary indications are the same as read on the deflection scale (drum) of the sight. When index points into
a cross-hatched space on azimuth plateau scale, the supplementary indication is read on the azimuth micrometer
(0-100 mils). When index points into a clear space, the
supplementary indication is read on the azimuth plateau
micrometer (100-200 mils).
4. Small angles may also be measured along horizontal cross line
of reticle which is graduated at 5-mil intervals.
(e) To prepare instrument for traveling, loosen ball-and-socket
joint and place instrument in its carrying case. Do not remove instrument from the tripod.
(3) Test and adjstment.-(a) Azimuth and plateau micrometers
should read 0 and 100, respectively, when azimuth scale indicates zero.
Three screws in end of azimuth micrometer may be temporarily
loosened for this adjustment.
(b) The telescope level should indicate line of sight determined
by center of reticle to be horizontal. This may be verified by sighting
on a distant point at the same level as the telescope, the error, if any,
being read on the reticle. No corrective adjustment by the using arm
is permitted. A celluloid strip is provided on the front of the instrument on which any correction should be recorded.
(c) To check accuracy of declinator it is necessary to set instrument up in a position not subject to local magnetic attraction and
sight on one or (preferably) more points of known azimuth. The
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average error should be noted and necessary correction recorded on

celluloid strip. No adjustment by the using arm is permitted.
e. Care and preservation.- (1) See paragraph 58 for general
(2) Exposed moving parts should be oiled occasionally with a small
quantity of neutral oil (or oil, lubricating, for aircraft instruments
and machine guns for temperatures below 32 F.). Interior parts
are not to be lubricated. Wipe off excessive lubricant to prevent
accumulation of dust and grit.
(3) When storing aiming circles equipped with instrument lights,
remove flashlight cell from battery case and place it in the
compartment of the aiming circle carrying case.
53. Compass, prismatic, M1918 (Sperry).-This instrument
(fig. 52) is used for measuring angles of site, clinometer angles, and
magnetic azimuths.
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compass, M19:18 (Sperry).
a. Description.- This instrument is furnished complete with a carrying case but without tripod. The instrument includes a compass
dial (green) carrying a magnetic needle and azimuth scales, a
weighted clinometer dial (white), and a sighting system whereby
angular indications may be read while observing the object.
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b. Operation.-(1) To measure angles of site, raise leaf sight and

rear sight. Pull out clinometer wedge knob to permit free rotation
of clinometer dial. Focus rear sight on clinometer (white) dial,
sliding sight as required and clamping it in position with rear sight
knob. Hold instrument with dials in a vertical plane, look through
niche in rear sight, and elevate or depress instrument until object
observed is in line with horizontal central vane of leaf sight. The
angle of site, reflected in rear sight prism, will also be visible in the
center of the field of view. The angle of site scale (outer scale on
clinometer dial) is graduated at 5-mil intervals and numbered at
100-mil intervals. The 50-mil points are also marked. A 300-mil
indication corresponds to a level line of sight, as on the corresponding
scales of range quadrants. The clinometer wedge knob may be partially depressed to damp out oscillations. It must not be depressed
when taking the reading.
(2) To measure azimuths, first operate the instrument in angle of
site until the compass (green) dial is exposed at rear sight by cutaway portion of clinometer (white) dial. Depress clinometer wedge
knob. Raise leaf sight and rear sight. Focus rear sight on compass
(green) dial, sliding sight as required and clamping it in position
with rear sight knob. Hold instrument in hand or support it on a
convenient nonmagnetic body. Look through niche in rear sight and
rotate instrument in azimuth until the object observed is in line with
the vertical ventral vane of the leaf sight. The magnetic azimuth,
reflected in rear sight prism, will also be visible in the center of the
field of view. The compass dial is graduated at 10-mil intervals and
numbered at 100-mil intervals. Additional numbering is provided
in the 3,200-6,400 mil half of the scale to correspond to the numbering on azimuth scales of panoramic telescopes which are graduated
0-3,200 mils in this range. To damp out oscillations of compass dial,
gently depress one of the locking plungers. Plungers must not be in
depressed position when taking the azimuth reading.
(3) To use the instrument as a clinometer, pull out clinometer
wedge knob and stand instrument, prism to the rear, on its support,
on a straight portion of the piece which is parallel to the bore. The
reading of clinometer scale, read opposite an etched line on clinometer
reading window, is the elevation of the piece. The clinometer scale
is graduated at 10-mil intervals and numbered at 100-mil intervals.
A 300-mil reading indicates bore of the piece to be level. Sights
should not be raised when using instrument only as a clinometer.
The clinometer wedge knob may be partially depressed to damp out
oscillations. It must not be depressed when taking the reading.
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(4) To prepare instrument for traveling, push in clinometer wedge

knob (clamping clinometer dial) and turn leaf sight down (clamping the compass dial). Lower and fold back rear sight, securing
it in place with the catch. Place instrument in case provided.
e. Test and adjustment.-Accuracy of azimuth and angle of site
indications may be checked by sighting on datum points of known
azimuth and elevation. When placed on a flat level surface the
clinometer should indicate 300. No adjustment by the using arm
is permitted.
(2) When not in use keep leaf sight down clamping compass dial,
and clinometer wedge knob depressed clamping clinometer dial,
thus preventing injury to and excessive wear of their respective
pivots.
(3) Observe particular care to prevent bending of the leaf sight
parts.
(4) No lubrication of the instrument is required.
54. Finder, range, 1-m base, M1916.-This instrument (figs.
53 and 54) is used primarily for measuring distance by triangulation. Indications of azimuth and angle of site are also provided.
a. Description.-The instrument includes an internal 1-meter base
line, a 15-power optical system with two objectives and a common
eyepiece of the coincidence type, and a scale on which the distance
is indicated. It is furnished complete with mount and tripod. Necessary carrying cases and adjusting equipment are provided as
accessories. The mount positions the line of sight of the range
finder in elevation and azimuth and provides a hinge joint for
placing the base line axis of the instrument in either a vertical or
horizontal position. Angle of site and azimuth scales and micrometers are provided on the mount.
b. Operation.-(1) To set up the instrument, securely clamp tripod legs at desired length, embed them firmly in the ground, and
tighten leg clamping levers. It is necessary that azimuth scale
is in a substantially horizontal plane. Place range finder on mount
and latch it in position. Position longitudinal axis horizontally
and clamp with hinge clamping handle. Procedure for a vertical
base line is described in (5) below.
(2) To prepare optical system for use rotate end box sleeves,
uncovering both windows. Set ray filter lever to proper position.
No filter at all may be used, or the amber filter (for exceptionally
bright daylight or reflection of sun over water), or the smoked
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filter (for observation near the sun or into direct rays of a searchlight) may be employed. Focus eyepiece by rotating diopter scale
to produce a clear image. If the operator knows the value for
his own eye, the setting may be made directly on the scale.
(3) To orient the instrument, select a datum point of known azimuth. Set this value on azimuth scale and micrometer. Loosen
tripod head clamping lever and swing instrument until datum point
appears near vertical center line of field of view, indicated by a short
line in lower field of view. Clamp lever and refine setting with
azimuth adjusting (orienting) knob so that point appears exactly
on vertical center line.
(4) To measure the range of an object, select a clearly defined
part perpendicular, if possible, to the halving line. Move the instrument in azimuth and elevation as required to bring the part at center
of field of view when in coincidence. On moving targets it is advisable to start with the target at edge of field of view so that it may be
brought into coincidence as it crosses the field. An open sight is
provided for picking up the target. For large angular displacements in azimuth, depress throw-out lever and turn instrument as
required. When first observed images will ordinarily not be in coincidence (fig. 55$). Turn range knob until images of point selected
appear in coincidence (fig. 55$). Read range in yards on range
drum opposite sliding range pointer.
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(5) To measure range of horizontal objects such as roads, trenches,

crests of ridges, etc., which have no prominent vertical parts, turn
instrument with longitudinal axis vertical, temporarily loosening
hinge clamping handle for the purpose. Images when first observed
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will ordinarily not be in coincidence (fig. 56(i). Turn the range

knob until the image of horizontal line appears to continue across
the halving line as at A in figure 56. Temporarily lower the support clamping lever for any necessary motion in elevation (within
limits of -+ 10).
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(6) To read angle of site, center level bubble using angle of site
knob. The angle of site indication may then be read on associated
scale (100-mil steps) and micrometer (1-mil steps). An indication
of 300 mils corresponds to a horizontal line of sight. Angle of site
can be read only when using the instrument with longitudinal axis
horizontal.
(7) To read azimuth, the azimuth scale (100-mil steps) and micrometer (1-mil steps) furnish the necessary indications. It is essential
that the plane of the azimuth scale be substantially level and that the
object be at the center of field of view for correct angular indications.
Azimuth may be measured with longitudinal axis either vertical or
horizontal, but the instrument must be oriented separately for each
position. Azimuths from 3,200 to 6,400 mils have an additional auxiliary scale reading from 0 to 3,200 mils for use with panoramic telescopes similarly graduated.
(8) To prepare instrument for traveling, cover the eyepiece, close
the end box sleeves and the cover over range drum. Remove range
finder from-mount and place in its case. Place mount and tripod
in their case, with elevating knob toward inside of case. Do not
remove mount from tripod. Remove sight from adjusting lath.
Place lath in internal pocket of tripod carrying case and sight in lid
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pocket. The latter pocket also contains the correction wedge key and
a camel's-hair brush.
c. Test and adjustment.-(1) Halving tine.-Incorrect adjustment
of the halving line is indicated by failure of the corresponding points
on inverted and erect images to fall on the halving line (fig. 57). To
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FIGUREa
57.-Range finder field of view, incorrect halving.
correct the halving, slide back cover exposing the halving adjustment knob and rotate knob until the corresponding point on each
image touches the halving line (as in fig. 55(0 and 0). A sharply
defined point at least 400 yards away must be used for this adjustment. Return cover to its original position when adjustment is
completed.
(2) Range indication.-(a) To test the instrument using a finite
range, select a sharply defined object at a distance of 400 yards or
more, the range of which is accurately known, and bring the object
into coincidence in the center of field of view (fig. 550). If range
adjustment is correct, the known range should be indicated.
(b) To test using moon or other celestial body (never the sun),
proceed as for an object at finite range. Infinite range ( co ) should
be indicated.
(c) To test the instrument by the infinity method, prepare adjusting lath by inserting the sight (carried in pocket flap of carrying
case). Place adjusting lath in a horizontal position 200 yards or
more from the instrument. Use the sight on the lath to insure perperpendicularity to line of sight. Set range drum to indicate infinite
range ( o). If images appear alined as in figure 58), the adjustment is correct. Misalinement such as is shown in figure 58()
indicates necessity for adjustment.
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(d) To adjust instrument in range, set range at the known range

or at infinity, depending on the method of test employed, and bring
images into correct relation using the correction wedge key to turn
correction wedge shaft. Note indication on correction wedge scale,
repeat several times, and set the scale to the average of the readings.
RA FSD 486
0 Correct alinement.
O Incorrect alinement.
FiGuRE 58.-Range adjustment, infinity method.
(e) It is essential that the adjusting lath, when used, be the one
belonging with the instrument. The same serial number is provided
on both.
(3) Azimaut/ indication.-If azimuth scale and micrometer fail to
indicate zero simultaneously, the latter may be slipped around as
required, temporarily loosening clamping screw in the end.
(4) Angle of site indication.-Sight on a point at least 400 yards
distant at the same level as the range finder. The angle of site indication should be normal (300 mils). Correction for small errors may
be applied by slipping angle of site micrometer through required
angle, temporarily loosening clamping screw in the end.
d. (Care and preservation.-(1) See paragraph 58 for general
(2) Gimbal joint cover is not to be removed by using arm.
(3) Keep cover over the halving adjustment knob closed except
when making an adjustment.
(4) Range finder should not be pointed directly at the sun. This
instrument contains a cemented prism which will be injured by such
practice.
(5) Avoid striking or bumping the instrument at the ends when
mounted as the parts at the center will thereby be subjected to
excessive stress.
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(6) Exposed moving parts of mount should be oiled occasionally

using neutral oil for temperatures above 32 F. and oil, lubricating, for aircraft instruments and machine guns, for temperatures below 32 F. Interior parts of mount and range finder are
inot to be lubricated by using arm. Keep excess lubricant that seeps
from the mechanism wiped off to prevent accumulation of dust and
ngrit.
_31~~CORRECTOR RING
CORRECTOR INDEX
iRANGE
iNDEX
RANGE RING
SERIAL NUMBER
CORRECTOR KNOB
~REAR
fi
-
ADJUSTING PLUG-
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OF HOUSING
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VIEW)
FIGURE 59.--Bracket fuze setter, M1916.
55. Setter, fuze, bracket, M1916.-This fuze setter (fig. 59) is

used for setting the 21-second fuze, M1907M. It is furnished
complete with cover.
a. Operation.-(1) Check to see that range ring corresponds to
the gun and ammunition in use. This information is engraved on
the range ring.
(2) Using the crank, set the desired value of range opposite range
index. By means of corrector knob set desired value of corrector
opposite corrector index. A setting of 30 corresponds to zero
corrector.
(3) Insert round, fuze foremost, into the setter without regard to
the relative position of fuze pins and setter parts. With round
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pressed firmly into the setter, rotate the round manually in a clockwise direction until a stop is encountered.
(4) Leave the round in setter until ready for use. Range or
corrector may be changed with the round in place, the round then
being again turned clockwise as in the original setting operation.
Remove the round when ready for use, being careful not to change
the fuze setting.
(5) To set a fuze to safe, set range at S, corrector at 30, and
proceed as for other settings.
b. Test and adjustment.-(1) Accuracy of a particular fuze setter
may be determined as follows: Set corrector to 30 and range to any
convenient value, and set a fuze. The tine set on the fuze should
agree with the firing-table time of flight for the particular range.
Several ranges should be used and a mean error determined. A false
corrector may be applied to reduce the error.
(2) The only adjustments permitted the using arm are as follows:
(a) To eliminate looseness in either worm gear, loosen set screw
and turn adjusting plug clockwise. Retighten set screw. Range
crank should not fall of its own weight.
(b) To eliminate end play in either worm shaft, remove range
crank or corrector knob by driving out taper pin, loosen set screw,
and tighten ball cap with a teat wrench. Retighten set screw. Replace range crank or corrector knob and taper pin.
c. Care and preservation.-(1) See paragraph 58 for general instructions pertaining to care and preservation of instruments.
(2) For temperatures above 32 F., occasionally oil the mechanism
with neutral oil in the two oil cups provided. For temperatures
below 32 F., oil mechanism with oil, lubricating, for aircraft instruments and machine guns. Set range to zero when oiling.
(3) Rotate the round only in a clockwise direction. Incorrect
settings and loosening of the fuze may result from failure to do so.
(4) If the setter becomes clogged with sand or dirt so as to affect
its operation, it is to be turned over to qualified ordnance personnel
for cleaning.
(5) When not in use, protect the setter with its cover.
56. Table, firing.-The firing table is a pamphlet presenting in
tabular form the exterior ballistic data for a weapon and its ammunition.
57. Telescope, battery commander's, M1915.-This instrument (figs. 60 and 61) is a 10-power binocular instrument used for
observation and for measurement of azimuth and angle of site.
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a. Description.-(1) The instrument complete includes a binocular

telescope, mount, tripod, and as accessories the necessary carrying
cases, storage chest, and cleaning brushes.
(2) Modified instruments to be designated M1915A1, will be
equipped for reticle illumination and will be designed to receive
TELESCOPE CLAMPING
KNOB
ORIENTING
--
LOCKING
KNOB
KNOB
PLUNGER
CLAMPING LEVER
-FOR BALL AND
SOCKET JOINT
ORIENTING CLAMPING
KNOB
TRIPOD LIEG CLAMPING

LENIERS
EELEEVATING
a!
1012
S 1 |!
FU
60.-Battery
telescope,
ommander's
M1915, frot view.
Fi~uuiE 60. Battery comander' telescope, AMi9l5, front jrew.
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the instrument light, Ml. Illumination of such instruments may

be supplied by flashlight until such time as the instrument light
becomes available.
(3) Telescopes are arranged so that they may be positioned vertically, as shown, or swung down horizontally.
b. Operation.-(1) To set up the instrument, remove tripod and
mount from tripod carrying case, clamp tripod legs at desired
length, embed them firmly in the ground, and tighten leg clamping
levers. Remove telescope from its carrying case and place it on
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the vertical spindle extending from the mount, depressing locking

plunger and turning telescope until mating surfaces of telescope and
mount engage properly, then releasing plunger. Level the mount
using the circular level and ball-and-socket joint at bottom of mount,
and clamp with the lever when level bubble is centered.
ANGLE OF SITE
KNOBi
MiCROMETER
SCALE
LEVEL-
AZIMUTH
KNOBTHROWOUT LEVER
MICRO METER
SCALE
RETICLE
ROTATING
DIOPTER
SCALES
INTERPUPILLARY
RING
SCALE
LEVEL
RA FSD
489
FIG~URE 61.-Battery commanders telescope, M1915, rear view.
(2) To prepare the telescope, remove caps from eyepieces and

objectives. If required, place sunshades over objectives and amber
filters over eyelenses. Sunshades and filters are carried in compartments of the telescope case. Release telescope clamping knob and
turn telescopes to vertical or horizontal position as required, at
the same time setting proper interpupillary distance in millimeters
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on associated scale, and clamp in place. If interpupillary distance

for observer is not known it may be found by observing the sky and
moving eyepieces apart or together until field of view changes from
two overlapping circles to one sharply defined circle. Focus each
eyepiece independently, looking through telescope with both eyes
open at an object several hundred yards away, covering the front
of one telescope and turning diopter scale until object appears
sharply defined, then repeating for other eye. A diopter scale is
provided for each eye and if observer remembers the values for his
own eyes, settings may be made directly on the scales. Turn reticle
rotating ring until reticle appears erect.
(3) To orient the instrument, select a datum point of known
azimuth and set this value on azimuth scale (100-mil steps) and
micrometer (1-mil steps). The throw-out lever may be used to disengage the worm drive for making large changes in azimuth rapidly.
Turn telescope by means of orienting knob until datum point appears
at the center of reticle of right hand telescope. The orienting
clamping knob may be temporarily released for making large angular
changes rapidly. Thereafter use only the azimuth knob or for large
changes the azimuth throw-out lever, and correct azimuth of point
observed will be indicated. For azimuths in the 3,200-6,400 mil
region additional numbers (0-3,200 mils) are provided corresponding to azimuth scales on panoramic telescopes and other instruments.
(4) To read angle of site, swing angle of site mechanism into a
substantially vertical plane. Direct telescope on the object and
rotate elevating knob until object appears at center of reticle. By
means of angle of site knob, center bubble of angle of site level in
its vial. The angle of site is then read on angle of site scale (100-mil
steps) and micrometer (1-mil steps). An indication of 300 mils
corresponds to a horizontal line of sight.
(5) The horizontal axis of the reticle is graduated at 5-mil intervals for 30 mils on each side of center. The two short lines above
horizontal line are spaced 3 mils apart.
(6) To prepare instrument for traveling, remove sunshades and
filters, if used, and place them in pockets of telescope carrying case.
Cover objectives and eyepieces. With telescope shanks in a vertical
position, press locking plunger and lift telescope from mount.
Loosen telescope clamping knob and swing elevating mechanism
against right or left hand telescope. Instrument will then fit snugly
into the blocking of the case. Do not remove mount from tripod.
Tripod leg clamping levers should not protrude.
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e. Test and adjustment.-(1) Azimuth micrometer and azimuth

scale should read zero simultaneously. The screw in the end of the
micrometer may be temporarily loosened to permit slipping micrometer to desired position.
(2) Angle of site mechanism may be checked by observing a datum
point of known angle of site. Small errors may be corrected by
temporarily loosening screw in the end of knob and slipping micrometer and knob to correct position. If angle of site scale and micrometer then fail to indicate 3 and 0, respectively, simultaneously,
instrument should be turned in for adjustment by authorized ordnance
personnel.
(3) Ball-and-socket joint of the mount should have a snug friction
fit when associated clamping lever is released. Excessive tightness or lost motion may be adjusted by means of the plug in the
center of bottom of mount. This plug is locked by the retaining ring
concentric therewith, which must be loosened for adjusting. Tighten
retaining ring securely when adjustment is completed.
(2) Exposed moving parts should be oiled occasionally with a
small quantity of neutral oil (temperature above 32 F.), or oil,
lubricating, for aircraft instruments and machine guns (temperature
below 32 F.). Interior parts are not to be lubricated by the using
arm. Keep excess lubricant that seeps from the mechanisms wiped off
to prevent accumulation of dust and grit.
58. Care and preservation of instruments.-a. General.-(1)
The instructions given below supplement instructions pertaining
to individual instruments included in this chapter.
(2) Fire-control and sighting instruments are in general rugged
and suited for the purposes for which they have been designed. They
will not, however, stand rough handling or abuse and inaccuracy or
malfunctioning will result from such mistreatment.
(3) Disassembly and assembly by the using arm is permitted only
to the extent authorized in the paragraphs pertaining to the individual instruments. Unnecessary turning of screws or other parts
not incident to the use of the instrument is expressly forbidden.
(4) Keep the instruments as dry as possible. Never put an instrument in its carrying case when wet.
(5) When not in use, keep the instruments in the carrying cases
provided, or in the condition indicated for traveling.
(6) Any instruments which indicate incorrectly or fail to function
properly after the authorized tests and adjustments have been made
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are to be turned in for repair by ordnance personnel. Adjustments

other than those expressly authorized in the paragraphs pertaining to
the individual instruments are not to be performed by the using arm.
(7) No painting of fire-control equipment by the using arm is
permitted.
(8) Many worm drives have throw-out mechanisms to permit rapid
motion through large angles. When using these mechanisms, it is
essential that the throw-out lever be fully depressed to prevent injury
to the worm and gear teeth.
(9) When using a tripod with adjustable legs, be certain that the
legs are clamped tightly to prevent possibility of collapse.
(10) When setting up tripods on sloping terrain, place two legs on
downhill side to provide maximum stability.
b. Leather articles.-Care and preservation of leather articles are
covered in paragraph 38.
c. Optical parts.-(1) To obtain satisfactory vision, it is necessary
that the exposed surfaces of the lenses and other parts be kept clean
and dry. Corrosion and etching of the surface of the glass, which
greatly interfere with the good optical qualities of the instrument,
can be prevented or greatly retarded by keeping the glass clean and
dry.
(2) Under no conditions will polishing liquids or pastes be used for
polishing lenses and windows.
(3) For wiping optical parts use only paper specially intended for
cleaning optical glass (U. S. A. Spec. 19-40). Use of cleaning cloths
in the field is not permitted. To remove dust, brush glass lightly with
a clean camel's-hair brush and rap brush against a hard body in
order to knock out the small particles of dust that cling to the hairs.
Repeat this operation until all dust is removed. With some instruments an additional brush with coarse bristles is provided for cleaning
mechanical parts. It is essential that each brush be used only for the
purpose intended.
(4) Exercise particular care to keep optical parts free from oil and
grease. Do not wipe lenses or windows with the fingers. To remove
oil or grease from optical surfaces, apply ethyl alcohol (U. S. A. Spec.
4-1018) with a clean camel's-hair brush and rub gently with clean lens
paper. If alcohol is not available, breathe heavily on the glass and
wipe off with clean lens paper. Repeat this operation several times
until clean.
(5) Moisture due to condensation may collect on optical parts of the
instrument when the temperature of the parts is lower than that of
the surrounding air. This moisture if not excessive can be removed by
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placing the instrument in a warm place. Heat from strongly concentrated sources should never be applied directly as it may cause unequal
expansion of parts resulting in breakage of optical parts or inaccuracies
in observation.
d. Lubrication.-Lubricantsauthorized for use in the paragraphs
pertaining to the individual instruments are covered by the following
specifications:
U. S. A. Spec. 2-81
______------___--____
Neutral oil Oil, lubricating, for aircraft instruments
U. S. A. Spec. 2-27
and machine guns ------U. S. A. Spec. 2-67
Petrolatum ------------------
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AMMUNITION
-------General ----------------------- ---Classification ------- -----Identification --_------------...
- - Painting and marking -------------Weight zone markings --------------------------Care and preservation
-----------------Authorized rounds
Fuzes--------------------.----------------------Point detonating fuzes
Combination fuze, 21-second, M1907M
Packing -.---------------------Subealiber --------------- ----- - ---
Paragraph
59
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60
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62
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63
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64
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67
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68
69
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70
59. General-a. Form issued.-AnAmmunition for the 75-mm guns,

M1897, M1897A2, and M1897A4, is issued in the form of "fixed" rounds,
either unfuzed or as fuzed complete rounds. A complete round includes
all of the ammunition components used in a cannon to fire one round.
b. Fixed ammunition.-In fixed ammunition the cartridge case,
which contains the propelling charge and primer, is crimped rigidly
to the projectile. Until recently, designs of fixed rounds provided for
issue of the round unfuzed, the fuze to be assembled just prior to
firing. In current designs the round is issued as a fixed complete
round, the fuze being assembled to the round "as issued."
c. Nomnenclature.-Standardnomenclature is used herein in all references to specific items of issue.
d. Firing tables.-Currentfiring tables are listed in the Appendix.
An up-to-date list of firing tables is maintained in Standard Nomenclature List F-69.
60. Classification.-Dependent upon the kind of filler, projectiles
may be classified according to type as explosive, chemical, or inert.
Explosive projectiles comprise high explosive and practice, and shrapnel. High explosive projectiles contain a high explosive bursting
charge, whereas shrapnel and practice projectiles contain a relatively
small quantity of low explosive filler. The modern shrapnel is a
projectile designed to'carry a large number of spherical shot to a distance from the gun and there discharge them over an extended area.
The low explosive filler for practice projectiles is intended solely as a
spotting charge and for some purposes may be omitted. Chemical
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projectiles comprise those containing a chemical filler, that is, a chemical agent which produces either a toxic or an irritating physiological
effect, a screening smoke, an incendiary action, or a combination of
these. Inert projectiles contain no explosive.
61. Identification.-Ammunition, including components, is completely identified by means of the painting, marking (includes ammunition lot number), and the accompanying data card. Other
essential information such as weight zone and muzzle velocity may
be obtained from the marking and data card. (See figs. 62, 63, 64, and
65 and a, b, and c below.)
a. Mark or modeL.-To identify a particular design a model designation is assigned. This model designation becomes an essential part
of the standard nomenclature and is included in the marking on the
item. Prior to July 1, 1925, it was the practice to assign mark numbers, the word "Mark" being abbreviated "Mk.," which was followed
by a roman numeral, for example, SHELL, HE, Mk. I. The first
modification of a model was indicated by the addition of MI, the
second by MII, etc. Thus, Mk. IMII would indicate the second modification. The present system of model designation consists of the
letter M followed by an arabic numeral. Modifications are indicated
by adding the letter A and appropriate arabic numeral. Thus, M9A1
indicates the first modification of an item for which the original model
designation was M9.
b. Lot number.-(1) When ammunition is manufactured an ammunition lot number, which becomes an essential part of the marking,
is assigned in accordance with pertinent specifications. This lot
number is stamped or marked on every loaded complete round, on all
packing containers, and on the accompanying ammunition data card.
It is required for all purposes of record, including reports on condition, functioning, and accidents in which ammunition is involved.
To provide for the most uniform functioning, all of the rounds in
any one lot of fixed ammunition consist of(a) Projectiles of one lot number (one type and one weight zone).
(b) Fuzes of one lot number.
(c) Primers of one lot number.
(d) Propellant powder of one lot number.
(2) Therefore to obtain the greatest accuracy in any firing, successive rounds should be from the same ammunition lot, whenever
practicable.
c. Data card.-A 5- by 8-inch card, known as an ammunition data
card, is packed in each packing box with the ammunition, or in the
case of bundle packing, with the round in each fiber container. When
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required assembling instructions are printed on the reverse side of

the card.
62. Painting and marking.-a. Painting.-All projectiles are
painted to prevent rust and by means of the color to provide a ready
means for identification as to type. The color scheme is as follows:
(1) High explosive projectiles, yellow; marking in black.
(2) Chemical projectiles, gray. One green band painted on a
chemical projectile indicates nonpersistent gas. Two green bands
indicate persistent gas. One yellow band indicates a smoke projectile. The marking on chemical projectiles is in the same color as the
band.
(3) Shrapnel, red; marking in black.
(4) Practice projectiles, blue; marking in white. These may contain only a sand filler with an inert fuze or they may contain a live
fuze with a spotting charge of black powder.
(5) Dummy or drill projectiles which do not contain any explosive,
black; marking in white.
b. Marking.-(1) On projectile.-The following information is
stenciled or stamped on the projectile in all fixed rounds except shrapnel. On shrapnel, the only marking required on the projectile is
that of caliber, type of cannon in which fired, and lot number.
(a) Caliber and type of cannon in which fired.
(b) Kind of filler, for example, TNT, CN GAS, etc.
(c) Mark or model of projectile.
(d) Weight zone marking.
(e) Lot number of loaded projectile. Because the lot number of
the loaded projectile is ordinarily not required after the complete
round has been assembled, it is stenciled below the rotating band, in
which position it is covered by the neck of the cartridge case.
(2) On cartridge case.-Changes have been made recently in the
marking on cartridge cases. The new marking which is being used
on ammunition of new manufacture as well as on currently renovated
ammunition is shown compared with the old marking in (a) and (b)
below.
(a) On the body of the cartridge case, marking in black unless
otherwise indicated.
New marking
Old marking
FLASHLESS when propelling charge is

of flashless (FNH) powder.
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New marking
Old marking
REDUCED CHARGE between two

bands indicates
reduced
black
charge; "SUPERCHARGE" in red
or black indicates supercharge; absence of such markings indicates
normal charge.
REDUCED CHARGE between two

black bands indicates reduced
charge; NORMAL below one
black band indicates normal
charge; "SUPER" indicates supercharge.
Initials of powder manufacturer, symbol

of powder, and lot number.
Omitted.
Caliber and type of cannon in which fired
Omitted.
Muzzle velocity in feet per second. On

normal charge rounds muzzle velocity is inclosed in a black rectangle.
Omitted.
(b) On the base of cartridge case, marking in black unless otherwise indicated.
Ammunition lot number (in older lots,
stamped in the metal).
Ammunition lot number and initials

of loader.
FLASHLESS when propelling charge is

flashless (FNH) powder.
Omitted.
Model of projectile. Absence of such

model indicates shrapnel. If chemical, the kind of filler is shown.
Model of projectile.
One diametral stripe indicates normal

charge; two diametral stripesatright
angles indicate reduced charge;
SUPERCHARGE indicates supercharge.
NORMAL below one diametral stripe

indicates normal charge; REDUCED and two diametral
stripes at right angles indicate
reduced charge; "SUPER" indicates supercharge.
Caliber, type, and model of cannon in

which fired (stamped in the metal).
Caliber and model of cartridge

case (stamped in the metal).
Cartridge case lot number and initials of

cartridge case manufacturer
(stamped in the metal).
Cartridge case lot number, initials of cartridge case manufacturer, and year of manufacture
(stamped in the metal).
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63. Weight zone markings.-Because it is not practicable to

manufacure projectiles, shrapnel excepted, within the narrow weight
limits required for the desired accuracy of fire, projectiles are grouped
into weight zones in order that appropriate ballistic corrections indicated by firing tables may be applied. The weight zone of each projectile is marked thereon by means of crosses, one, two, three, or more,
dependent upon weight of the projectile. A weight zone lighter than
one cross is indicated by L. LL indicates a weight zone lighter than L.
Two crosses indicate normal weight.
64. Care and preservation.-a. Complete rounds and ammunition components are packed to withstand conditions ordinarily encountered in the field. Each complete round is packed in an individual
moisture-resistant metal or fiber container and then in a wooden packing box or bundle. Fuzes which are issued separately are packed in
sealed metal-lined boxes. Nevertheless, since explosives are adversely
affected by moisture and high temperature, due consideration should
be given to the following:
(1) Do not break moisture-resistant seal until ammunition is to be
used.
(2) Protect ammunition, particularly fuzes, from high temperatures, including the direct rays of the sun. More uniform firing is
obtained if rounds are at the same temperature.
b. Do not attempt to disassemble any fuze.
c. Do not remove adapter closing plug from unfuzed rounds until
fuze is to be assembled thereto. The adapter closing plug is provided
to keep the fuze opening free of foreign matter in order that the fuze
may be readily and properly screwed in.
d. Handle fuzes with care. The explosive elements are particularly
sensitive to undue shock and high temperature.
e. The complete round should be free of foreign matter, sand, mud,
grease, etc., before loading into the gun.
f. Do not remove protection or safety devices from fuzes until just
before use.
g. Components of rounds prepared for firing but not fired will be
returned to their original packings and appropriately marked. Such
components will be used first in subsequent firings in order that stocks
of opened packings may be kept at a minimum.
65. Authorized rounds.-The 75-mm guns, M1897, M1897A2,
and M1897A4, being chambered alike, fire the same ammunition. The
ammunition authorized for use therein is listed below. It will be noted
that the designation completely identifies the ammunition as to type
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and model of projectile and fuze, type and kind of propelling charge,
and caliber of gun in which the round is fired. To the nomenclature of
ammunition which is issued unfuzed, a suffixed statement such as
"adapter for fuze, P. D., Mk. III, Mk. IV, M35, M46, or M47" indicates
the fuzes authorized for use therewith. For ammunition which is
issued fuzed, a statement in the nomenclature such as "with fuze, P. D.,
M48" indicates the type and model of fuze assembled thereto.
Ammunition for 75-rmm field guns, M1897, M1897A2, and M1897A4
Pi
rescribed fuzes
Substitute fuzes
Nomenclatur e
Modlel
Action
Action
Model
Service ammundition
Shell, fixed, gas, persistent, HS,
Mk. II, unfuzed (adapted
for fuze, P. D., Mk. III,
Mk. IV Star, M35, M46,
or M47).
Shell, fixed, gas, persistent, HS,
T10, with fuze, P. D., T18.
Shell, fixed, gas, persistent, NC,
Mk. II, unfuzed (adapted
for fuze, P. D., Mk. III,
Mk. IV Star, M35, M46,
or M47).
Shell, fixed, HE, M48, normal
charge, with fuze, P. D.,
M48.
Shell, fixed, HE, M48, normal
M54.
Shell, fixed, HE M48, reduced
M48.
Shell, fixed, HE, M48, reduced
M54.
Shell, fixed, HE, M48, supercharge, with fuze, P. D.,
M48.
Shell, fixed, HE, M48, supercharge, with fuze, P. D.,
M54.
M46_
IM47.
SQe
T18__
SQ...
M46
M47.
SQ --
M48.
SQ-Del_
M54_
Time-SQ
M48
SQ-Del.
M54_
Time-SQ
M48_
SQ-Del
M54_
Time-SQ
Del.
Del.
Mk. III or M35

Mk. IV Star.
SQ.
Del.
Mk. III or M35

Mk. IV Star.
SQ.
Del.
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See notes at end of table.
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Prescribed fuzes
Substitute fuzes
Nomenclature
Model
Action
Model
Action
Service ammunition-Continued
Shell, fixed, HE, Mk. I, flashless, reduced charge, unfuzed (adapted for fuze,
P. D., M46, Mk. IV, or
M47).
Shell, fixed, HE, Mk. I, flashless, unfuzed (adapted for
fuze, P. D., Mk. II, Mk.
IV Star, M35, M46, or
M47).
Shell, fixed, HE, Mk. I, reduced charge, unfuzed
(adapted for fuze, P. D.,
Mk. IV, M46, or M47).
Shell, fixed, HE, Mk. I, unfuzed
Mk. III, Mk. IV Star,
M35, M46, or M47).
Shell, fixed, smoke, FM, Mk. II,
unfuzed (adapted for fuze,
P. D., Mk. III, Mk. IV
Star, M35, M46, or M47).
Shell, fixed, smoke, FS, T10,
with fuse, P. D., T18.
Shell, fixed, smoke, phosphorus, WP, T10, with fuze,
P. D., T18.
Shell, fixed, smoke, phosphorus, WP, Mk. II, unfuzed
Mk. III, Mk. IV Star, M35,
M46, or M47).
Shrapnel, fixed, Mk. I ---Shrapnel, fixed, Mk. I, flashless
M46___
M47.
SQ -Del.
Mk. IV.
Del.
M46f..
SQ.
Del.
Mk ITTIr M25
Mk. IV Star.
RO_
SQ -Del.
Mk. IV.
Del.
SQ....
Del.
Mk. III or M35Mk. IV Star.
SQ.
Del.
M47.
SQ..
Del.
Mk. III or M35 SQ.

Mk. IV Star.
Del.'
T18...
SQ - --
T18...
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M47.
M46
M47.
M46..
M47.
M46..
M46
M1907M
Target practice ammunition

Shell, fixed, practice, sandloaded, Mk. I (with inert
fuse, P. D., Mk. IV).
Mk. III or M35_ SQ.
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M1907M
Mk. IV,
inert.
See notes at end of table.
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Prescribed fuzes
Substitute fuzes
Nomenclature
Model
Action
Model
Action
Blank ammunition
Ammunition, blank (1-pound
None
charge), 75-mm guns, M1897, M1916, M1917, and
75-mm pack howitzer Ml1
and MiA1.
Ammunition, blank (double- None
pellet charge), 75-mm guns
M1897, M1916, M1917,
and 75-mm pack howitzer,
M1 and MiAl.
--
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I None--------
I None_ --.-----
Drill ammunition
Cartridge, drill, M7, 75-mm
guns, M1897, M1916, M1917.
M1907M,
inert.
Mk. III, inert. 2
M46, inert. 2
M47, inert.2
Mk. IV, inert. 2
Subcaliber ammunition
Shell, fixed, practice, Mk. II,
with fuze, practice, M38,
37-mm gun, M1916.
Shell, fixed, LE., Mk. I, with
fuze, B. D., Mk. I, 37-mm
gun, M1916.
Shell, fixed, sand-loaded, Mk. I,
100 percent service charge,
37-mm gun, M1916.
M38 -
Mk. I
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1 Fired for ricochet only.

2 Requires adapter, 72-3-66M.
SQ, Superquick.
Del, Delay.
PD, Point detonating.
66. Fuzes.-a. General.-A fuze is a mechanical device used with

a projectile to explode it at the time and under the circumstance
desired.
NoTE.-No attempt will be made to disassemble any fuze. The only authorized
operation will be that of screwing the fuze into the projectile, or out if not fired
(par. 64g).
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b. Types.-(1) Fuzes may be classified into two principal types,

namely, those which function by time action a certain number of
seconds after firing, and those which function as the result of impact
of the fuze or the projectile with a resistant object.
(2) Further subdivision of the impact types is dependent upon
quickness of action, classifications being superquick, nondelay, short
delay, and long delay.
(3) Dependent upon manner of arming, certain fuzes are considered to be boresafe as distinct from those which are not boresafe. A
boresafe fuze is one in which the explosive train is so interrupted that
prior to firing and while the projectile is in the bore of the cannon,
premature functioning of the projectile cannot occur even though the
more sensitive explosive elements in the fuze should function
prematurely.
c. Boresafe and nonboresafe.-Fuzes classified as boresafe and nonboresafe areNonboresafe
Boresafe
Point detonating:
Point detonating:
Mk. III, superquick:
M48.'
Without interrupter -----------With interrupter - -- - - - - - - -- M54. 1
Mk. IIIA, superquick:
Without interrupter -----------T18.1
With interrupter - ---------Mk. IV, short delay _-------- -- - Mk. IV Star, short delay -----------M35 -_-----------------------------M46 ------------------------------ -----------M 4 7 -- - -- - - - - - -- - - -- - -- - - -- - Combination, 21-second, M1907M l------1 Assembled to fixed round.
Not issued separately for use in the field.
67. Point detonating fuzes.-a. Mk. III, superquick.-(1)

Without intermpter.-Except that this fuze has no interrupter, it is
the same as the Mk. III, superquick, with interrupter. With this
exception the description in (2) below applies.
(2) With interruTpter.-(a) Description.-Thisfuze, shown in figure 66, is of the direct action type intended to detonate with the least
possible penetration of the projectile. Subject to the provisions of
AR 750-10, authorized use is shown in paragraph 65. It should not
be used in ammunition with a reduced charge since its use at this
lower velocity causes the projectile to be unstable in flight.
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(b) Preparation for firing.-To assemble the fuze to the round

proceed as follows:
1. Remove adapter closing plug from the projectile.
2. Visually inspect fuze cavity and threads. They should be
free of any foreign matter which would interfere with the
proper assembly of the fuze.
3. Screw fuze into the adapter by hand. (It is essential that
the felt washer provided with the fuze be under detonator
socket flange when fuze is screwed into adapter.) Tighten
with fuze wrench. Use only fuzes on which the original
waterproof seal of lead foil cap is unbroken.
4. Before loading the round into the gun remove waterproof
cap by pulling on the exposed loose end of tape. Examine
spiral (brass ribbon) where it is coiled around the fuze
and safety pin visually to see that they are in good condition. When either is damaged or missing, the fuze will
be removed and replaced by a serviceable fuze. Complete
round is then ready for firing. The unserviceable fuze will
be disposed of.
b. Mk. IIIA, superquick.- (1) Without interrupter.- This fuze
may be distinguished from the Mk. III, superquick, without interrupter, by the A in the model designation stamped on the body of
the fuze. Otherwise, the only difference between these two fuzes is
arrangement of upper detonator.
(2) With interrupter.-This fuze may be distinguished from the
Mk. III, superquick, with interrupter, by the A in the model designation, stamped on the body of the fuze. Otherwise, the only difference
between these two fuzes is in arrangement of upper detonator.
e. Mk. IV, short delay.-This fuze will be replaced by the point
detonating fuze, M47 (g below). Pending replacement, the Mk. IV,
short delay, will be used as provided for in existing instructions.
d. Mk. IV Star, short delay.-This fuze will be replaced b ythe point
detonating fuze, M47 (g below). Pending replacement, the Mk. IV
Star, short delay, will be used as provided for in existing instructions.
e. M35.-Description.-This fuze, shown in figure 67, is a modified Mk. III, superquick type. Compared with the Mk. III type, it
is somewhat shorter, and a sleeve has been added to hold the spiral
(brass ribbon) in position. The sleeve is held in place by a pin which
is sheared by setback in firing, thereby freeing the spiral. For safety
in transportation a spring clip, designated "sleeve support," is used.
This fuze like the Mk. III type is unsuitable for use in reduced charge
rounds due to lack of stability of the projectile.
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(2) Preparation for firing.-To assemble the fuze to the round,

proceed as follows:
(a) Remove adapter closing plug from projectile.
(b) Visually inspect fuze cavity and threads. They should be
free of foreign matter which would interfere with the proper assembly
of the fuze.
(c) Screw fuze into adapter by hand. (It is essential that the felt
washer provided with the fuze be under detonator socket flange when
fuze is screwed into adapter.) Tighten with fuze wrench.
(d) By means of a pull on the ring, remove sleeve support. The
round is then ready for firing.
f. M46.-(1) Description.-This fuze, a superquick type, shown in
figure 68, is a further modification of the Mk. III type. The firing
mechanism has been modified to eliminate the spiral and split rings.
A lighter firing pin is supported on a brass cup which is sufficiently
strong to resist the setback produced by acceleration in the gun, but
which is crushed when the firing pin is driven into the primer on
impact. This fuze is suitable for use with either normal or reduced
charge rounds.
(2) Preparationfor firing.-To fuze the round proceed as follows:
(b) Visually inspect fuze cavity and threads. They should be free
of foreign matter which would interfere with the proper assembly of
the fuze.
fuze is screwed into adapter.) Tighten with fuze wrench. The complete round is then ready for firing.
g. M47.-(1) Description.-This fuze, a delay type, shown in figure
69, is identical ballistically with the point detonating fuze, M46. It can
be distinguished from the latter fuze, however, by the marking and
the black head, the M46 fuze has a white head. To provide for delay
action, a delay pellet, about 0.05 second, is incorporated in the explosive
train between upper detonator and lower detonator.
(2) Preparationfor firing.-To fuze the round proceed as follows:
(b) Visually inspect fuze cavity and threads. They should be free
of foreign matter which would interfere with proper assembly of the
fuze.
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fuze is screwed into adapter.) Tighten with fuze wrench. The round
is then ready for firing.
h. M48.-(1) Description.-Thisfuze, shown in figure 70, is a combination superquick and short delay type. It will always be issued
assembled to shell. The fuze contains two actions, superquick and
delay. On the side of the fuze near the base is a slotted "setting
sleeve" and two registration lines, one parallel to axis of fuze, the
other at right angles thereto. The line parallel to the axis is marked
S. Q., the other DELAY. To set the fuze, the setting sleeve is turned
so that the slot is alined with S. Q. or DELAY, whichever is required.
The setting may be made or changed at will with a screw driver or
other similar instrument any time before firing, even in the dark by
noting the position of the slot, parallel to the fuze axis for S. Q., at
right angles thereto for DELAY. It should be noted that in this
fuze even though set superquick, the delay action will operate if the
superquick action fails to function.
(2) Preparationfor ftring.-Prior to firing it is only necessary to
set the fuze and this only when delay action is required. When
shipped the fuze is set superquick.
i. M54.-(1) Description.-This standard fuze, shown in figure 71,
is a combination time and superquick type. These fuzes will always
be issued assembled to shell. A safety pin extends through the fuze
to secure the time plunger during shipment. The fuze contains two
actions, time and superquick. The superquick action is always operative and will function on impact. unless prior functioning has been
caused by the time action. Therefore, to set the fuze for superquick
action, it is required that the time action be set either at safe (S) or
for a time longer than the expected time of flight. The time train
ring, graduated for 25 seconds, is similar to that of other powder
time train fuzes. To prevent extremely short time action, an internal
safety feature is incorporated in the time train. This safety feature
prevents the time action from functioning should the fuze be set for
less than 0.4 seconds. Therefore when setting for time action, the
setting should always be greater than this minimum of 0.4 seconds.
The fuze is set for time by means of a fuze setter.
(2) Preparationfor flrirg.-Prior to firing, the safety pin must
be withdrawn from the fuze. If superquick action is required, the
graduated time ring is set safe (S) or for a time greater than the
expected time of flight.
NoTE.-The fuze, as shipped, is set safe. If time action is required, the graduated time train ring is set for the required time of burning by means of a fuze
setter.
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j. T18.-(1) Deseription.-This fuze, shown in figure 72, is a superquick time type. These fuzes will always be issued assembled to shell.
The fuze provides only for superquick action.
(2) Preparationfor firing.-No special preparation prior to firing
is required.
68. Combination fuze, 21-second, 1V1907M.-a. Description.-This fuze, shown in figure 73, is a combination percussion time
type, designed for use with shrapnel. These fuzes will always be
issued assembled to shell. The fuze contains two actions, percussion
and time. The percussion action is always operative and will function on impact unless prior functioning has been caused by the time
action. When percussion action is required, it is only necessary to
set the graduated time train ring at safe (S) or for a time longer
than the expected time of flight. The time train ring is similar to
that of other powder time train fuzes and is graduated for 21.2
seconds. The fuze is set for time by means of a fuze setter. In the
particular case of zero (0) setting, canister effect is obtained, that is,
the fuze functions just beyond the muzzle of the cannon with the
result that the shrapnel balls are projected from the shrapnel case
somewhat similar to shot from a shotgun. Because the powder time
train is adversely affected by moisture, every effort will be made to
keep the fuze dry.
b. Preparationfor flring.-The waterproof fuze cover must first
be removed. If percussion action is required, the graduated time is
set safe (S) or for a time greater than the expected time of flight.
NoTr.-The fuze as shipped is set safe. If time action is required, the graduated time train ring is set for the required time of burning by means of a fuze
setter.
69. Packing.-a. Fixed rounds of 75-mm gun ammunition are

packed in individual metal or fiber containers, and these in wooden
boxes containing four rounds or in special bundle packings of three
rounds. While the weights of the individual rounds vary somewhat,
depending upon type and model, the following data are considered
representative for estimating weight and volume requirements:
Weight
Volume
(pounds) (cubic feet)
Complete round without packing material 18

3 rounds in bundle packing -_------69
4 rounds in wooden packing box _----- 100
The overall dimensions of the packings are:
3-round bundle (inches), 271/s by 8.10 by 7.57.
4-round box (inches), 303/4 by 911A6 by 91}'1.
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Bundles for oversea shipment are crated.

b. Fuzes.-Similar representative data for fuzes are:
Approximate dimensions of wooden box (inches), 18 by 9 by 8.
Approximate volume (cubic feet), 0.80.
Approximate weight of box and 50 fuzes (pounds), 53.
70. Subcaliber.-a. General.-The shell, fixed, practice, Mk. II,
with fuze, practice, M38, 37-mm gun, M1916 is authorized for use
in the 37-mm gun, M1916, when used for subcaliber purposes with
the 75-mm gun, M1897, M1897A2, and M1897A4. This ammunition
is issued in the form of fixed complete rounds. The projectile is fitted
with a base fuze and contains a low explosive filler of black powder.
When used for target practice purposes the low explosive filler serves
as a spotting charge. The complete round is shown in figure 74, and
may be identified by the marking indicated thereon.
b. Packing.-Two standard packings of 60 rounds each are provided, one, a wooden box with metal liner for oversea shipments, the
other a wooden box without metal liner for domestic shipments.
Data for these packings are as follows:
Weight
Volume
(pounds) (cubic feet)
Complete round without packing material__ 1. 62

Oversea shipments:
Box with metal liner (60 rounds) -128
Overall dimensions of box (inches)
23516 by 135/16 by 11l/16.
Domestic shipments:
Box without metal liner (60 rounds)
- 115
Overall dimensions of box (inches),
211/2 by 1211Ao by 105/%2.
1.99
1. 60
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IV, short delay, being smaller, is packed 100 per box of
approximately the same size and weight.
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LIMBERS AND CAISSONS

(For horse-drawn artillery)
Paragraph
General ----------------------------------------_____________
---71
Description and use ------------------------------------ __________-___-_ 72
Inspection
------------------------------------------------------------ 73
Disassembly and assembly -------------------------------------------_
74
Care, maintenance, and adjustment
....
..................
------------ _-- 75
Lubrication -----------------------------------_______
_______________
76
71. General.-The limber is a two-wheeled vehicle to which the

trail of the carriage is fastened to form a four-wheeled complete
carriage for the gun when traveling. The caisson is built primarily
to carry ammunition. Fixtures are provided on the outside for holding such miscellaneous equipment as picks, shovels, and similar tools.
A name plate, giving name, number, and model of the vehicle, name
of manufacturer, year of completion, and initials of the inspector, is
attached to each vehicle. All reports and correspondence concerning
a particular vehicle must always refer to it by name, model, and serial
number given on the name plate. Location of name plates on the various vehicles will be found in the description of the particular vehicles.
In all requisitions and correspondence the correct name and the piece
mark referred to should be given. This may be obtained from standard nomenclature lists. If name of part is unknown, submit a sketch
showing location, shape, material, etc., sufficient to establish definitely
the identity of the part in question.
72. Description and use.-a. Limnber.-The 75-mm gun carriage
limber, M1918, and the 75-mm gun caisson limber, M1918 (figs. 77 and
78), respectively, are substantially the same, except for the ammunition chest. The limber chest carries 18 rounds of ammunition and
3 oil cans, whereas the caisson limber chest is larger, carrying 36
rounds of ammunition and 3 oil cans. The top of the chest forms
a seat for the cannoneers. The automatic pole support is shown in
figure 80.
b. Caisson.-The gun caisson (fig. 79) is provided with an ammunition chest designed to carry 70 rounds of ammunition. The top of the
chest forms a seat for the cannoneers.
c. Hrand reel.-The hand reel, M1917, attached to the caisson, is a
hand-operated reel for transportation and handling of telephone wire.
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The reel is so mounted on top of the caisson chest that it can be removed readily and replaced by another spool. A removable crank
is mounted on left end of the shaft. When removed it is held by a
clip riveted to end of frame. A hinged crank, mounted on end of
driving gear, is so designed that it may be folded compactly against
the frame. When folded back, the crank is disengaged from the
driving gear for controlling speed of the spool. The spool may be
operated from either side. In laying out wire, the left crank is
removed and placed in the clips on the left end of the frame, the
pin is removed from the end of driving gear, and right crank is
folded back and placed on crank rest, the drum then being free to
revolve. Speed of the drum in paying out the wire is controled by
the action of the brake. In recovering wire place right and left cranks
in position. Revolving left crank operates the driving gear, the right
crank being connected directly to the shaft on which the spool is
mounted. The reel is also fitted with a brake for controling speed
of rotation when allowing wire to run out. The brake lever is operated by a thong attached to lower end of the lever. A thong or cord
long enough to reach to the seat of the limber, if desired, may be
reeved through lower end of brake lever to operate the brake mechanism. By pulling the thong the upper end of the lever is made to
drag on inside of rim of left spool flange. A brake release spring
attached to upper end of lever, and a lug on the left shaft bearing
keeps brake open when not in use.
d. Comrnmon parts.-Wheels, dust guards, singletrees, doubletrees,
drawbars, poles, neckyokes, etc., are interchangeable when used with
the proper vehicle.
(1) Lunette.-The ring in the trail of a gun carriage or rails of
a caisson by which it is attached to the limber is called the lunette.
The hook of the limber with which the lunette engages is called
the pintle. The pintle is free to rotate. The lunette used for horsedrawn batteries has a small eye. For motorized batteries trucks
replace the limbers and a different type of lunette is used. This
lunette has a larger eye and no provision is made for an automatic
pole support. Therefore care should be taken that the proper type
is used.
(2) Padlocks.-Limber and caisson ammunition chests are furnished with a padlock marked "Ammunition" which is supplied with
one key only. All ammunition keys are interchangeable. The padlocks furnished for each separate vehicle other than those having
ammunition chests are alike and are supplied with two keys each.
Each padlock and the keys belonging to it are stamped with a serial
number.
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73. Inspection.-a. Battery commanders should make frequent

detailed inspections of all vehicles.
b. Vehicles cannot be kept in serviceable condition unless proper
attention is given to cleaning, lubrication, and to loose or broken
parts. Special attention should be given to sliding and bearing surfaces. These, together with screw threads and exterior parts, must
be kept as free from dirt and other foreign matter as possible.
Extra precautions should be observed regarding the foregoing, particularly when proceeding with disassembling and assembling
operations.
c. When the limber and caisson props are in the traveling position
the automatic pole support (fig. 80) retains the pole assembly at a
constant height of 29.25 inches. When inspection shows that the
pole is not supported at the proper height the cause should be determined and the necessary correction made. Usually this may be
attributed to either a loose or bent pole in the pole socket or the
automatic pole support spring not being properly adjusted. For
detailed instructions relative to adjusting the automatic pole support
see paragraph 75.
d. Dust guards should be examined to see that they are in serviceable condition. If the wool is matted with grease and dirt it should
be washed with dry-cleaning solvent.
e. Nuts on the hub bolts should be tightened monthly during the
first year of service and twice a year thereafter. Ends of the bolts
should be slightly peened over to prevent the nuts from unscrewing.
f. Soaking wheels in water to tighten spokes and fel]oes is forbidden.
74. Disassembly and assembly.-a. 75-rmm gun carriage limber, M1918, and 75-mm gun caisson limber, M1918.-Principal parts
of the limber are wheels, axle, frame, ammunition chest, pole, doubletree, singletree, and neckyoke. Such parts as are assembled in place
with standard hardware may be readily disassembled and assembled
without detailed instructions.
(1) To dismount the automatic pole support (fig. 80).-(a) Remove guide bolt.
(b) Remove two bolts which pass through pintle bearing guide.
For replacement purposes and in new equipment standard cap screws,
3/4-IONC-2 by 51/4 and 1-8NC-2 by 61/4 with regular hexagon nuts
and lock washers will be used in place of these two bolts.
(c) Remove the two pintle bearing trunnion bolts.
(d) Pull mechanism out to the rear.
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(e) Remove pole supporting spring rod nut and pole supporting
spring.
(f) Remove pintle nut and pintle bearing spring and withdraw
pintle.
(2) To mount automatic pole support.-Proceed in reverse order
to that outlined in (1) above.
b. 75-mm gun caisson, M1918.-Principal parts of the caisson are
wheels, axle, frame, carrying springs, brakes, ammunition chest, and
apron. Such parts as are assembled in place with standard hardware may be readily disassembled and assembled without detailed
instructions.
(1) To dismount brake band.-(a) Remove wheel.
(b) Remove cotter pins of brake band end pins and rear brake rod
end pin.
(c) Drift out brake rod end pin and lower brake band end pin.
(d) Swing outer crank to rear, raising upper brake band end pin.
(e) Drift out upper brake band end pin.
(f) In the first brakes of this model adjusting nuts were attached
to the brake band end by a straight pin held by a cotter pin in the
adjusting link which engaged a notch in the pin. The straight pin
is replaced by a bolt with a thin head and nut. The head is assembled on the outside and just clears the spokes.
(2) To assemble brake band or newly relined brake band.-(a)
Proceed in reverse order to that outlined in (1) above.
(b) In assembling a newly relined brake band, loosen adjusting
link and note that adjusting nut is assembled to proper end of band
so that when adjusting link is assembled to lower arm of brake shaft,
the brake band guides enter the clips.
(c) Smooth all burs and roughness on brake drum (fig. 79) but
do not put oil or grease on it or the lining.
75. Care, maintenance, and adjustment.-a. General.-Care
and maintenance of these vehicles and attachments consist mainly
in cleaning and oiling where necessary, and tightening or properly
adjusting bolts, nuts, and such parts as may be assembled by hand
or with use of common hand tools.
b. Brake mechanism.-Brake levers must not be released by a kick
or blow. When brake bands slip and fail to lock the wheels, they
may be worn or merely greasy. Wash lining surfaces thoroughly
with dry-cleaning solvent and adjust. No dressing of any kind is to
be put on linings. When linings are worn beyond further service, which will be when no further adjustment is practicable or when
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the copper rivets attaching them to the bands become loose, the brake
band assembly is replaced.
c. To adjust brake bands.-Braking effect should be the same for
both wheels. It should be possible to skid the wheels and to secure
proper release of brake bands when brake lever is operated. When
linings become badly worn, jack up axle to raise one wheel, disconnect adjusting nut from brake band end, and tighten nut on adjusting
link a definite number of turns. Reconnect adjusting link to band
and set brake. It should hold the wheel when a man of ordinary
weight stands on outer end of one of the horizontal spokes. Then
throw brake lever to extreme released position and see if brake band
drags when wheel is turned. If it does, the band is too tight and must
be readjusted. The brake lever should not come to the last notch in
the segment when the brake is set. Leave a little movement in
reserve for wear of the lining. Follow the same procedure with the
other wheel.
d. Adjustment of automatic pole support.-In adjusting automatic
pole support proceed as follows:
(1) Clamp pole properly in pole socket.
(2) Clean and lubricate all parts and see that they move freely.
(3) Adjust compression of pole supporting spring (fig. 80) sufficiently to support a 20-pound weight suspended from pole at neckyoke stop.
(4) The pole supporting spring (fig. 80) is compressed by tightening pole supporting spring rod nut (fig. 80). To do this, it is
necessary to dismount the automatic pole support as outlined in
paragraph 74 a.
(5) If the pole still droops, the lug of the pintle or the bottom of the
lunette or both are worn. If this is the case, place sufficient shims
between lug of pintle and lunette to bring pole to desired height. Take
a piece of steel about 11/4 inches wide, the thickness of the shims, and
long enough to forge around the lug and down and over main part of
pintle proper. When the steel cools it will shrink on the pintle and
make a close fit without the necessity of rivets or pins. In an emergency, a piece of horseshoe can be used successfully for this purpose.
(6) Method of adjusting the automatic pole support when vehicle is
equipped with the modified pintle, M4A1, is to adjust the height of
pole to approximately 291/2 inches by adding shims (three of which
are furnished with each modified pintle), if necessary, under head of
bolt measuring from a level floor to center of pole when vehicle is
limbered with another vehicle. It will be noted that the square head
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of the adjusting bolt may be turned to a fresh wearing surface, and

full service should thus be obtained before replacing the bolt.
76. Lubrication.-a. Life of vehicles depends to a great extent on
proper lubrication. Particular attention should be given to the sliding
and bearing surfaces, oil cups, oil holes, openings, or exposed surfaces
providing means for lubricating the various bearing parts.
b. Care should be taken when cleaning oil and grease compartments
to insure complete removal of all residue and sediment. Be certain
that no dirt or other foreign matter drops into any of the lubricating
passages or on the bearing surfaces.
c. Oil passages which become clogged should be cleaned with a piece
of wire. Wood should not be used for this purpose as splinters are
apt to break off and clog the passages.
d. If an oiler sticks in its seat and prevents passage of oil it can be
loosened by means of a piece of wire pushed through the hole, care
being taken not to damage the valve.
e. No lubricants will be used other than those issued or other than
in the manner prescribed.
/. The oiling and greasing chart is based on the probable lubrication required for vehicles in continual service, as on the march. It
should be used as a general guide only as requirements will vary
according to conditions.
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77. Spare parts.-a. General.-Parts become unserviceable

through breakage or through wear resulting from continuous usage.
For this reason certain parts are provided as replacements. These
parts are divided into two groups, namely, spare parts and basic spare
parts. Basic spare parts are carried by the ordnance maintenance
company for repair and maintenance of materiel and for issue to the
using arm in replacement of spare parts used by that arm. Parts
should be kept clean and lightly oiled to prevent rust.
b. Spare parts.-These are extra parts provided with the gun and
carriage for replacement of those most likely to fail, and are for use
by the using arm in making minor repairs. Sets of spare parts should
be complete at all times as far as possible. Allowances of spare parts
are prescribed in pertinent standard nomenclature lists.
78. Accessories.-a. General.-Accessories include the tools and
equipment required for disassembling and assembling, for the cleaning
and preservation of equipment, and what may be termed trouble tools
such as axes, shovels, etc. They also include covers, containers, tool
rolls, etc., necessary for storage and protection when the equipment
is not in use or when traveling. Accessories, shown in figures 83 and
84, should not be used for purposes other than as prescribed and when
not in use should be stored in places or receptacles provided. There are
a number of accessories the names or general characteristics of which
indicate their uses or application; therefore, detailed description or
methods of use are not outlined herein. However, accessories embodying special features or having special uses are described below.
b. Accessories for gun and gun carriage.-(1)Artillery gun book.The gun book (O. O. Form 5825) is used for the purpose of keeping
an accurate record of the mat6riel. It must always remain with the
materiel regardless of where it may be sent, and should be in the possession of the organization at all times. The battery commander is
solely responsible for its custody and for the completeness of the records. The book is divided into record of assignments, battery commander's daily gun record, inspector's record of examination, as well
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as forms to be filled out in case of premature explosions. It must also

contain data of issuance of the materiel, to and by whom issued, and
place where issued. If a new gun is installed on the carriage, all data in
the old book with reference to sights, carriage, etc., must be copied
into the new gun book before the old book is relinquished.
NoTE.-Record of assignment data must be removed and destroyed prior to
entering combat.
(2) Ohests.-Chests vary in sizes according to use. They may be of

wood or steel. They are provided for storage and protection of
equipment, cleaning material and small stores, and miscellaneous
spare parts.
(3) Covers.-Covers are provided for the gun, carriage, and accessories when necessary; also for certain items of fire-control and sighting equipment. These covers are usually made of olive-drab cotton
duck and are used for the protection of the materiel when not in use.
(4) Equilibratora~sembling nut.-This is an elongated hexagon nut
which is used to retain the equilibrator in an assembled unit while
removing or replacing the equilibrator. This applies to the 75-mm
gun carriages, M2A1, M2A2, and M2A3 only.
(5) Filling and drain valve release.-This release has a long shank
which opens the filling and drain valve to allow the reserve oil to
drain from the recoil mechanism.
(6) Fuze wrench, Mi.-This wrench is used to tighten the fuze in
the projectile before firing. It is used only with the older noncontoured types of fuzes.
(7) Handspike.-The handspike is used in traversing the gun by
moving the carriage trail. It also fits into the ratchet housing
(f the firing jack of M2A1, M2A2, and M2A3 carriages.
(8) Lanyard.-The lanyard is composed of a certain length
of sash cord with a handle at one end and a means of attachment
to the firing mechanism at the other. It is used for firing the gun.
(9) Lubricating gun and hose.-The grease gun is of the screw
type. It forces the lubricant through a hose attached to the nozzle.
The gun is filled by hand, the handle being unscrewed to its maximum out position with screw cover removed. After filling, the
screw cover is replaced and the gun is ready for use. The end of
the hose is fitted with a pull-on coupling which fits on the buttonhead type fittings of the carriage.
(10) Oil gun.-A plunger type gun used to force oil into the
desired bearings. It has a tapered nozzle to fit the oilers.
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(11) Oil screw filler.-The oil screw filler is a high pressure hand
pump used to replenish the recoil mechanism with oil. The oil
is forced through the nozzle by means of a screw plunger. The oil
screw filler is screwed into the filling hole by an adapter placed
over the hexagon portion of the filler body. Extreme care should
be used in order that the threaded nozzle of the filler is not broken
or the threads distorted. The handle should be centered and both
hands used in order to assure an even stroke.
(12) Spo7nge and staff.-The sponge and staff is for the purpose
of swabbing and cleaning the bore of the gun. The sponge is a
piece of carpet mounted on a cylindrical wooden block which slips
over a bronze head. The head is bored for use as a rammer. It fits
over the fuze of the shell when it is desired to remove the shell
without firing. The staff is attached to the head by a coupling.
(13) Tire pump and tire gage.-The tire pump and tire gage are
commercial types used respectively to inflate and to test the air
pressure within the tire.
c. Accessories for gun caissons and limbers.-Accessories include
ax, dust guard, pick mattock, paulin, hand reel, shovel, hatchet,
oil can, picket rope, straps, pole prop, and fuze chests. Their
nature and application are obvious.
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1 Chest, gun section, M7.

2 Aiming post lamps (2).
3 Tool roll, M4, with contents as follows:
Wrench, screw, adjustable, knife-handled, 12-inch.
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Hammer, machinist's, ball peon, 20-ounce.
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File, A. S., hand, second cut, 8-inch, with handle 1M by 41/ inches.
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File, A. S., three-square, smooth, 6-inch, with handle Il S by 4 inches.
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Screw driver, common, 3-inch (type A).
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Screw driver, extra heavy duty, type C, style 2, wood insert handle, 5-inch.
10
Pliers, side cutting, flat nose, 8-inch.
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Punch, drift, Y4-inch point, 10 inches long.
Chisel, machinist's, hand, cold, 54-inch.
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Punch, drive pin, standard, (i-inch point.
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Drift, brass, taper, 5 "-inch point.
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Drift, brass, taper, 16-inch point.
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Wrench, engineer's, double-headed, alloy steel, 5S and 354.
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Wrench, engineer's, double-headed, alloy steel, 5iG and ].
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Wrench, socket head setscrew, (s2-inch, hexagonal.
19
Wrench, socket head setscrew, (S-inch, hexagonal.
20 Flashlight, type TL95 (Signal Corps) (2).
21 Release, filling and drain valve.
22 Filler, oil screw.
23 Lens, green, for aiming post lamp.
24 Chest, gunner's quadrant, M1.
25 Cover, bracket fuze setter.
26 Setter, fuze, bracket, M1916, with anchor.
27 Quadrant, gunner's M1, with carrying case.
28 Roll, spare parts, with contents as follows:
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Rack, firing, assembly.
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Pins, firing (2).
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Hammer, firing, assembly.
32
Spring, firing rack.
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Latch, breechblock, assembly.
34
Spindle, extractor.
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Extractor.
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Bolt, safety, assembly.
Pin, breechblock latch.
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Pin, firing hammer.
38
Lanyard, assembly.
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40 Lanyard, 50-foot.
41 Sight, bore, complete.
42 Wrench, fuzc, Ml.
43 Target, testing, paper (set of four).
44 Book, artillery, gun, 0.0. Form 5825 (blank).
45 Table, firing, 75-B-3.
46 Nut, assembling, equilibrator (2).
47 Gage, tire, balloon, with case (each two sections).
48 Wrench, wheel stud nut, with handle (two per battery).
49 Pump, tire, 2-cylinder, with hose (each two sections).
50 Sponge, M9. with cover.
51 Gun, lubricating, pressure, screw handle type. 8-ounce, with cover and heavy duty lubricating
hose, 15-inch, buttonhead type.
52 Oiler, S., copper-p)lated, (-pint, 3-inch spout.
53 Grease, lubricating, mineral, medium, pound.
54 Oil, lubricating, class A, light, gallon.
55 Oil, recoil, heavy, low-pour point, gallon.
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Oil, recoil, heavy, low pour point, gallon.
Oil, lubricating, class A, light, gallon.
Lanyard, 50-foot.
Quadrant, gunner's, M1, with chest (spare).
Puller, gear.
Wrench, socket.
Flashlight, type TL95 (Signal Corps) (2).
Setter, fuze, bracket, M1916, with anchor, with cover.
Roll, tool, M4, with contents as follows:
Wrcnch, screw, adjustable, knife-handled, 12-inch.
Hammer, machinist's, ball peon, 20-ounce.
File, A. S., hand, second cut, S-inch, with handle I1/4by 4J/ inches.
File, A. S., three-square, smooth, 6-inch, with handle 1IA by 4 inches.
Punch, drift, %4-inchpoint, 10 inches long.
Pliers, side cutting, flat nose, 8-inch.
Wrench, engineer's, double-headed, alloy steel, 5/ and 3A.
,Wrench,engin'er's, double-headed, alloy steel, 56 and .
Chisel, machinist's, hand, cold, 34-inch.
Screw driver, common, normal duty, 3-inch blade.
Screw driver, machinist's, extra heavy duty, wood insert handle, 5-inch blade.
Drift, brass, taper, >-inch point.
Drift, brass, taper, l46-inch point.
Punch, drive pin, standard, -inch point by 4-inches long.
Wrench, socket head setscrew, W-inch, hexagonal.
Wrench, socket head setscrew, 3-2-inch, hexagonal.
Wirc, copper, soft, 0.032-inch diameter, pound (2).
Wrench-set, socket, hexagonal openings,
7 complete, with 1 ratchet, 10-inch; 1 grip, handy, 6-inch;
7 sockets, heavy duty, 1 each, sizes ic, 9/,6, i, , 1hi 6, 1, and 1,.; and 1 universal joint.
Table, firing, 75-B-3.
Wrench, wheel stud nut, with handle.
Wrench, fuze, M1 (spare).
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79. General.-a. Subcaliber equipment is issued for training.

For this purpose, guns and carriages covered in this manual mount a
37-mm gun and recoil mechanism on suitably fitted mounts properly
adjusted to the respective mat6riel. Although handling and loading
as well as range obtained differ from those of the respective pieces,
results obtained are adequate for instructional purposes.
b. The 37-mm gun, M1916, with its recoil mechanism, is used as a
subcaliber weapon for the 75-mm gun, M1897, mounted on carriages,
M1897. M1897MIA2, or M1897A4, and for the 75-mm gun, M1897A4
or M1897A2, mounted on carriages, M2A1, M2A2, or M2A3. The
subcaliber gun with recoil mechanism is firmly affixed to the 75-mm
gun materiel by mounts designed and properly fitted and adjusted in
alinement with bore and sights of the respective major equipment.
80. Description of breechblock and breech mechanism.-a.
General.-The breechblock is Nordenfeld type somewhat similar
(except in size) to that of the 75-mm guns listed above (see fig. 85).
The breechblock screws into the breech ring and rotates through an
angle of 156 about its axis. The axis of the breech recess is below
the axis of the bore. The breechblock is operated by the breechblock
lever which, when moved to the left, causes the breechblock to rotate,
thus carrying the eccentric part to a position in line with the bore,
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and also operates the extractor which extracts and ejects the cartridge
case. The breechblock closes by moving the lever to the right, which
places the firing pin in line with the percussion cap in the base of the
cartridge case, and releases the safety bolt.
b. Safety bolt.-The safety bolt prevents firing of the gun if the
breechblock is not fully closed.
c. Firing mechanism.-The firing mechanism consists of firing pin,
firing pin spring, rocker, rocker pin, rocker pin latch, and rocker
plunger which are housed in the breechblock. When the trigger crank
lever is pressed down the firing pin strikes the percussion cap, thus
firing the gun.
81. Description of recoil mechanism.-a. The recoil mechanism
is located in the cradle underneath the gun, and upon it the gun slides
during recoil and counterrecoil. It consists of the recoil mechanism,
the counterrecoil mechanism, and the counterrecoil buffer (see fig. 86).
b. The recoil mechanism is for the purpose of controlling the force
created by firing and to check movement of the gun in a gradual
manner. The counterrecoil mechanism is for the purpose of returning
the gun into battery in order that it may be fired again. The counterrecoil buffer is for the purpose of slowing down and stopping the
counterrecoil action without injury to the system.
82. Breech mechanism.-a. Operation.-(1) To cock.-Place
the palm of hand against cocking handle of striker and push it forward until it latches. After the first shot the mechanism is automatically cocked. If round is not to be fired, remove it from gun.
Do not uncock while gun is loaded as the mechanism must be cocked
before it can be opened.
(2) To open breech.-(a) Rotate breechblock lever to left as far
as it will go (fig. 85).
(b) The gun has no breechblock latch to hold breechblock in open
or closed position. However, if the firing mechanism has been tripped,
it will be necessary first to cock mechanism before breech may be
opened.
(3) To load.-Insert round of ammunition, pushing cartridge case
in as far as allowed by extractor.
(4) To close breeeh.-(a) Grasp breechblock lever and rotate it to
right as far as it will go.
(b) During first part of movement a ramp on front of breechblock
pushes cartridge case in flush with face of breechblock. It is pushed
home by forward movement of breechblock in the breech ring threads.
b. Disassembly and assembly.-(1) To disowunt breechblock.-(a)
Cock piece with left hand by means of cocking handle on striker rod.
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Remove breechblock lever with right hand by grasping handle with

the fingers and pressing breechblock lever release pin cap with the
thumb.
(b) Take out extractor pin by pressing extractor pin latch toward
breech with left forefinger and pulling it out to right with the right
hand. Extractor will drop down until its heel clears extractor cam.
(c) Unscrew breechblock, grasping it firmly in right hand and
supporting it with left hand, and remove it by unscrewing to left.
(2) To replace breechblock.-(a) See that breech recess, extractor,
and threads of breechblock are thoroughly cleaned and lightly oiled.
Set extractor in its seat but do not put in extractor pin.
(b) Cock.
(c) Screw breechblock home.
(d) Put breechblock lever in place.
(e) Raise extractor by pushing upward on its heel from under block
and put extractor pin in from the right until extractor pin latch
springs out and secures the pin.
(f) Uncock by pressing down trigger lever with right thumb while
using pressure against cocking handle with left hand to prevent too
fast movement of striker.
(3) To dismnownt extractor.-(a) Dismount breechblock as directed
in (1) above.
(b) Withdraw extractor by inserting left forefinger in mortise in
base of breech ring, raising extractor a little and grasping it with
thumb and finger of right hand.
(c) To assemble extractor see (2) (e) above.
NoTE.-Do not attempt to unscrew or screw in breechblock without first removing extractor pin.
(4) To dismount rocker, rocker plitnger, and firing pin.-(a) Mechanism should be cocked or breechblock dismounted.
(b) The rocker pin is retained in its seat by the free end of the spring
entering the groove in outer end of rocker pin. This spring may become stuck with paint and should be freed by scraping paint around
edge before attempting to remove rocker pin.
(c) Head of rocker pin projects at one side of the port. Place a
small bronze drift against the projecting head and with light taps
drive pin into the port. Rocker is then free and when removed exposes the firing pin, which will be pushed out by its spring and the
rocker plunger, all of which may then be taken out.
(5) To assermble rocker, rocker plunger, and firing pin.-(a) Clean
and lubricate all parts; put in rocker plunger, firing pin spring, and
firing pin.
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(b) Hold rocker down in its seat with thumb until rocker pin can be
started through. Push pin home and see that rocker pin latch springs
into the groove.
(6) To remove piston cross head key.-Disengage striker. Press up
on piston cross head key latch and push key out to left.
(7) To assemble piston cross head key.-Clean, examine, and lubricate parts and push key in place with trigger crank lying in front
of long arm of sear. See that safety bolt properly engages depending
arm of sear before piston cross head key is pushed fully home. Failure
to have safety bolt in proper position will prevent cross head key
from being fully pushed in, and an attempt to force it will cause
damage to the sear.
(8) To disassemble striker mechanism.-Having removed piston
cross head key, draw gun back about 8 inches and push striker to its
extreme forward position to loosen striker rod nut setscrew and unscrew
striker rod nut. Allow spring to expand slowly and push striker rod
out. Clean all parts. Free height of the striker spring should be
6.81 inches. If it is as much as 0.5 inch less than this, replace it with
a new spring.
(9) To assemble striker mnechanism.-Thoroughly slush striker
spring and striker rod with light lubricating oil. Place striker spring
over rod and insert them in striker housing. Push striker to extreme
forward position and screw nut until front edge of nut is about flush
with front end of striker rod, taking care that striker rod nut setscrew comes opposite its keyway in the striker housing. The stroke of
the striker rod may be lengthened by unscrewing striker rod nut a few
turns. The setscrew must not be omitted and must be well set in so
that it does not strike the bottom of the keyway.
83. Gun and cradle disassembly and assembly.-a. Disassembly.-(1) Remove flash hider, if present, by taking out flash hider
collar clamp bolt.
(2) Release striker and take out piston cross head key by pressing up
on its latch and pushing it out to left.
(3) Draw gun back carefully off cradle by grasping muzzle with the
left hand and breech with the right.
b. Assembly.--(1) See that gun slides and piston cross head are
thoroughly cleaned and lubricated.
(2) Insert gun from rear, carefully maintaining alinement to avoid
jamming gun slides.
(3) Replace piston cross head key.
84. Inspection.-Careful and frequent inspection should be made
of the materiel to discover any parts which need attention or
adjustment.
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Points to observe
Parts to be inspected
a. General appearance. C o n d i t i o n of
paint. Try ejection with empty shell case.
b. Rotate breechblock from right to left
and back several times, noting whether there
is any stiffness or binding. Depress breechblock lever release pin cap and pull out
breechblock lever. Remove extractor pin.
Then rotate breechblock in a counterclockwise direction until threads on breechblock
are disengaged from threads in barrel and
examine threads on breechblock for burs
and rough surfaces. Note firing pin hole in
face of breechblock, depress rocker plunger,
and note how far firing pin protrudes. With
rocker plunger fully depressed, firing pin
should protrude approximately 1/8 inch. Remove rocker pin, turn breechblock over and
allow rocker plunger, firing pin, and firing
pin spring to drop out. Note these parts
for rust and burred surfaces. Tension of
firing pin spring, free length, 2%2 inch. Try
tension of breechblock lever latch spring.
a. Try tension of striker spring and sear
a. Firing mechanism.
plunger spring. Try action of trigger crank
and trigger crank lever. Trigger crank
plunger should have tension enough to hold
trigger crank in place. Note sear and sear
notch for burs or worn surfaces.
d. Note threads in breech for burs and
d. Barrel.
rough surfaces. Chamber and barrel should
be free from pits and rust. Remove piston
cross head key and slide barrel back to insure that jacket shoe and recoil ways are
free from burs.
e. (1) Remove barrel assembly from remechanism.
e. Recoil
coil mechanism and note front and rear caps
for oil leaks, and leaks at piston rod packing
washer. Check quantity of oil in recoil
mechanism.
(2) Make a retraction test. A simple retraction test may be made by manually re-
a. Gun and recoil

mechanism as a unit.
b. Breechblock.
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tracting the gun, blocking it with a piece

of wood about 10 inches long, and then pulling out the block with a cord or wire. The
gun should return to battery quickly, but
without shock.
85. Malfunctions.-a. The gun may under certain conditions
either fail to return completely to battery or may return too suddenly
with a shock which will tend to destroy the aim. The firing mechanism
may jam, or there may be a defective discharge, or failure to eject
empty cartridge case properly.
b. Incomplete return to battery is evident when the firing mechanism does not cock, or the cocking is not sufficient to produce
discharge of the next shot. This may be caused by weakened counterrecoil springs, scored or scratched jacket shoe guides, a bent recoil
cylinder, or an excess of oil in the recoil mechanism, which is due to
expansion of the oil caused by excessive friction accompanying continued firing. In the latter case a little oil may be let out of the
recoil mechanism by unscrewing the drain plug located on the rear
right side of the cradle. If it is thought that the condition of the
guides is causing the difficulty, the gun should be dismounted and
the guides examined for traces of excessive friction, scratches, fouling,
etc. This may be remedied by careful use of a fine file and thorough
cleaning and oiling. Test the operation of the gun in the slides
before replacing the piston cross head key.
c. Sudden return into battery position with a jarring impact is due
to incomplete buffing at the end of counterrecoil or to insufficient oil
in the recoil mechanism. Ordinarily addition of a little oil will
remedy both of these conditions. To do this, remove filling plug at
front of cradle and inject sufficient oil by means of the oil gun.
d. Where trigger crank lever cannot be depressed sufficiently to
operate firing mechanism, the malfunction can usually be attributed
to incomplete closure of the breech which causes the safety mechanism
to lock the sear. The cartridge case should be examined for damaged
rim or other defects tending to prevent its insertion in the chamber.
Another shell may be tried. If the loading is not cause of the difficulty, examine chamber for dirt or fouling and trigger mechanism
for broken or damaged parts or foreign matter which has become
caught in the mechanism. Broken or damaged parts should be
replaced.
e. Failure to fire is due either to a defective primer, a weakened
striker spring, a worn or broken firing pin, or dirt in the firing pin
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recess. If two percussions are frequently necessary to produce discharge, the striker spring has either become weakened and should
be replaced, or it is clogged with dirt and hardened grease so that
it cannot function properly. If no defect can be found in the firing
mechanism and the shell does not fire after three percussions wait
for 2 minutes, then replace it with another as the primer is defective.
f. Defective extraction may occur when cartridge case tends to
stick in the chamber, when edge of chamber is burred or fouled with
powder, or when extractor is damaged or broken. A poor cartridge
case may cause sticking in the chamber due to expansion, in which
case the hand extractor should be used to complete extraction. Careful use of a fine file will correct sticking due to burring of chamber.
If extractor is broken or damaged it should be replaced.
g., The various causes of irregularity in operation are(1) Failure to fire.-(a) Breech not closed.
(bD Broken sear.
(c) Gun not cocked.
(d) Defective ammunition.
(e) Defective firing pin.
(f) Weak striker spring.
(2) Failure to extract.-(a) Breech opened slowly.
(b) Dirty chamber.
(c) Extractor pin out.
(d) Burred chamber.
(e) Swollen cartridge case.
(/) Defective extractor.
(3) Failure to return to battery.-(a) Too much oil in recoil
mechanism.
(b) Dirty slides.
(c) Bent shoes or slides.
(d) Burred shoes or slides.
(e) Defective cradle.
(4) Breech will not open.-(a) Gun not cocked due to1. Worn or broken sear.
.2Worn or broken shoulder on striker rod.
3. Defective sear plunger and springs.
4. Gunner failed to release trigger crank lever.
(b) Firing pin stuck in primer caused by1. Burred rocker.
2. Defective primer.
86. Care and preservation.-a. Gun.-The mat6riel should be
kept in perfect condition and thoroughly cleaned and oiled. Only
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such cleaning and preserving materials as are issued for this purpose will be used. It is especially important that all parts of the
gun be kept free from rust. The following instructions for cleaning
these parts will be strictly observed.
(1) Bore and chamber of the gun require particular attention and
will be thoroughly cleaned within 1 hour after firing. To prepare
cleaning solution dissolve one part, by volume, of soda ash in four
parts of water. Hot water, not boiling, is better than cold. Place
barrel on a rack or table, remove breechblock and extractor, and clean
bore thoroughly with the soda ash solution. This can best be done
by mixing the solution in a bucket. Place bucket under breech,
dip cleaning brush in solution, and work it briskly back and forth
in the bore until clean. Dry bore thoroughly, using burlap or cloths,
Then oil bore with oil, lubricating, SAE 20, Navy Symbol 3050 or
1047.
(2) Breechblock and firing mechanism will be thoroughly cleaned.
All parts and recesses and breechblock threads will be lightly oiled
with oil, lubricating, SAE 20, Navy Symbol 3050 or 1047.
(3) Trigger mechanism will be kept free from dust and foreign
matter and after use, all parts will be carefully wiped dry and a
drop of light lubricating oil put on striker bearings, trigger bearings,
and safety bolt.
(4) Gun slides will be cleaned and freely oiled with oil, lubricating, SAE 20, Navy Symbol 3050 or 1047.
b. Recoil mechanism.-To fill an empty recoil mechanism 23/4
pints of oil, or 21 oil gun fills, are required. Heavy recoil oil only
is issued for use in the recoil mechanism.
(1) Procedwre.-Rear end of cradle should be higher than the
front.
(a) Fill oil gun.
1. Unscrew nozzle of oil gun.
2. Pull plunger back.
3. Fill oil gun with heavy recoil oil.
4. Replace nozzle.
5. Push up plunger gently to force out the air.
(b) Remove filling plug.
(c) Screw oil gun into filling hole.
(d) Remove drain plug.
(e) Push plunger of oil gun in slowly, and at the same time watch
for the escape of oil from the drain hole. When oil runs out free
of air bubbles recoil mechanism is full.
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(f) Remove oil gun. Before replacing the filling and drain plugs
let about two teaspoonfuls of oil escape, then screw the two plugs
in tightly. This is necessary as the expansion of oil during prolonged fire may interfere with the complete return of the gun to
battery.
(2) Adjustment.-No adjustment of recoil mechanism by the using
arm is permitted. Report to ordnance personnel.
87. Precautions.-The precautions which must be observed before, during, and after firing area. Before fring.-(1) Bore is clean and dry.
(2) Recoil mechanism is correctly filled.
(3) Sight is clean, adjusted, and lock nuts tight.
(4) All parts are functioning properly.
(5) Spare parts set is complete.
(6) All moving parts are oiled.
(7) Make retraction test (see par. 84 e(2)).
b. During firing.-(1) In case of a misfire recock, relay, and make
three attempts to fire. If failure continues wait 2 minutes before
opening breech.
(2) Release trigger crank lever promptly.
c. After'firing.-(1) Clean piece thoroughly within 1 hour after
firing.
(2) Examine gun and cradle for worn, loose, or broken parts.
88. Practices to be avoided.-Certain practices which must be
avoided in order to maintain efficient operation area. No attempt should be made to repair or disassemble recoil
mechanism except by ordnance personnel. Using arm may fill or
drain it as necessity requires.
b. Avoid working trigger mechanism when there is no cartridge
in the chamber, and do not attempt to force trigger crank lever
when breech is not completely closed as the sear is locked by the
safety bolt on underside of breech ring.
c. Breechblock should not be moved when striker is not cocked.
d. Walls of recoil cylinder and of striker housing attached to
cradle are relatively thin. Therefore dropping the cradle may
dent them and cause internal interferences. Clamping the cradle
in a vise without proper holding blocks will also tend to distort
and ruin it.
89. Lubricating instructions.-a. Proper lubrication of bearing
surfaces is necessary if the mechanism is to function smoothly and
give long service. The 37-mm gun materiel has very few oil holes
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or special lubricating fittings, yet it requires frequent oiling of certain bearings.

b. The following chart gives locations where lubrication will be
necessary, kind of lubricant, amount required, and frequency and
method of application required for 37-mm gun materiel in active
service.
Lubricating chart, 37-mm gun materiel, Ml916
Method
Part
Bore - - - - -
Breechblock
----
Firing pin ---
Extractor and extractor pin.

Safety bolt ---Striker rod
Sear
-----
-----
- -
Piston cross head

key.
Striker spring -Gun slides --Trigger crank
---
Slush
Kind
_- - -
- - Oil, lubricating,
SAE 20, Navy
Symbol 3050
or 1047.
on
-- do
Spread oil
threads.
Drops at contact
surfaces.
__do - -
Remarks
-- do.....
... do
-- do
- - -
Drops at ends of
bracket.
-- do - - - - Drops at bearing
surface.
Drops at contact
-...-...-.
After firing or
weekly. First clean
bore.
See paragraph 86a(1).
Daily. Unscrew
breechblock.
Daily.
While
breechblock is dismounted.
Do.
Do.
-- do
-- do
Do.
Do.
do
....
do ---------
At assembly.
surfaces.
Slush - - - - Cover bearing surfaces.

One drop at each
end of bearing.
-- do
--
do
.... do
Do.
Dismount gun. See
paragraph 83a.
Once per week.
90. Gun mounts.-a. Description and operation.-(1) 37-rmm

subcaliber mount, M2 (fig. 87).-The assembled mount is composed of
a front and rear support. These supports form a rigid mounting for
the 37-mm gun and recoil mechanism when mounted on the 75-mm
gun, M1897. The front support consists of a bracket with U-bolts,
nuts, and adjusting screws. The bracket fits around the 37-mm gun
recoil mechanism and the U-bolts around the 75-mm gun barrel. The
rear support is composed of a left and right bracket with the necessary
studs, nuts, and adjusting screws. This support fits around the 75-mm
gun barrel just in front of and against the jacket and onto the trum-
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nions of the 37-mm gun recoil mechanism. The rear support is sufficient to withstand all forces of firing. The front support is necessary
to permit alinement of the 37-mm gun with the 75-mm gun.
(2) 37-mm subcalibermount, M7 (fig. 88).-The mount, consisting
mainly of a three-legged bracket, forms a rigid support for the 37-mm
gun and recoil mechanism on the 75-mm gun carriage, M2A1, M2A2,
or M2A3. The three-legged bracket straddles the rear portion of the
75-mm gun, M1897A2 or M1897A4, and is attached to the support
directly over the cradle trunnion by two cap screws, the front legs being
bolted to the cradle of the 75-mm gun recoil mechanism by means of
cap screws, lock washers, and nuts. A small triangular bracket when
bolted to the support bracket forms a trunnion bearing which is provided with fillister head cap screws and jam nuts to retain the gun
cradle in position, and also provides a means of adjustment for deflection. The two fillister head cap screws and the adjusting screw with
their jam nuts at the front of the bracket provide a means of adjusting
the 37-mm gun when bore sighting on the testing target.
(3) 37-mm subcaliber mount, M8 (fig. 89).-The mount, consisting
mainly of a four-legged bracket, forms a rigid support for the 37-mm
gun and recoil mechanism on the gun carriages, M1897MIA2 and
M1897A4. The four-legged bracket straddles the rear portion of the
75-mm gun, M1897, and is attached by means of pins to the supports
which are fastened by screws to the cradle of the 75-mm gun recoil
mechanism. A small triangular bracket when bolted to the support
bracket forms a trunnion bearing which is provided with fillister head
cap screws and jam nuts to retain the gun cradle in position and to
provide a means for adjustment for deflection. The two fillister head
cap screws and the adjusting screw with their jam nuts at the front of
the bracket provide a means of adjusting the 37-mm gun when bore
sighting.
b. Assembly and disassembly.-(1) 37-mm subealiber mount, M2
(fig. 87).-(a) In assembling and mounting supports, gun, and recoil
mechanism on the 75-mm gun, the first operation is to place the front
bracket on the 37-mm gun recoil mechanism. This is accomplished by
slipping it over front end of recoil mechanism, counterbored part to
front, and tightening adjusting screws slightly.
(b)' Gun and recoil mechanism are placed upon the muzzle end of
the 75-mm gun with the trunnions of the 37-mm gun approximately
1 inch in front of the 75-mm gun jacket. The U-bolt is placed around
the barrel of the 75-mm gun and up through the holes provided in the
front bracket, and the nuts screwed on and slightly tightened.
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(c) The rear brackets, left and right, form the rear support when
assembled. This is assembled against the front end of the jacket of the
75-mm gun and over the trunnions of the 37-mm gun recoil mechanism.
The adjusting cap screws are tightened slightly against the trunnions
and adjustments made. The long studs are then inserted in the brackets
and nuts placed thereon. These are tightened sufficiently to hold gunll
and recoil mechanism in position.
(d) After rear support is properly alined and adjusted, nuts and
adjusting screw are tightened. Front support is in its proper position when its adjusting screws are tangent to the flange of the front cap
(fig. 87).
(2) 37-mm subcaliber wounts, M7 and MS.-(a) Place subcaliber
mounts in positions as shown in figures 88 and 89, respectively. The
mounts are fastened by means of cap screws, or pins and supports.
Release tension on jam nuts of adjusting screws at front of bracket.
Remove small triangular bracket by disassembling nuts and lock washers from screws.
(b) Lift 37-mm gun and recoil mechanism and insert front end of
recoil cylinder through band on front end of support bracket. Place
trunnion of recoil mechanism in trunnion bearing of support bracket.
Assemble small triangular bracket over recoil mechanism trunnion,
and bolt it in place. Tighten fillister head cap screws in trunnion
bearing and those on the band of front end of bracket just sufficient
to retain the 37-mm gun in position.
(3) Disassembling.-Disassembling is accomplished by loosening
the adjusting screws and removing the supports. This requires no
further explanation as the procedure is elementary.
c. Care and preservation.-Repairsto the 37-mm subcaliber mounts
will be minor in nature and will involve only the removal of burs when
necessary and the replacement of parts. When a subcaliber mount is
dismounted all screws, nuts, and lock washers should be assembled to
the mount to avoid their being lost.
91. Bore sighting.-Verification of the 75-mm gun sights having
been accomplished as described in chapter 3, section II, it only remains to aline bore of the 37-mm gun with that of the 75-mm gun.
Procedure is as follows:
a. Make a testing target by wrapping two pieces of black tape of
equal width around the aiming post. For the M2 mount, lower edges
should be exactly 10 inches apart; for the M7 mount, lower edges
should be exactly 14.375 inches apart; and for the M8 mount, lower
edges should be exactly 12.265 inches apart. By use of aiming post as
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a testing target it will not be necessary to level the 75-mm gun, as the
aiming post can be canted to conform to the angle of the gun so that
the vertical line of bore of 75-mm gun will coincide with the side
of the aiming post. The testing target should be placed about 50 feet
from the gun.
b. Use bore sights to line up bore of 75-mm gun with lower edge of
lower tape on aiming post.
c. Use bore sights for 37-mm gun and sight it on lower edge of
upper tape on aiming post.
d. All adjustments of the 37-mm gun upon testing target are made
by adjusting screws in brackets that encircle recoil cylinder, and those
in trunnion bearings.
e. When proper adjustment has been made set jam nuts up tight.
92. Miscellaneous operations.-a. Counterbalancing75-mmw gun
when used with M2 mount.-With the 37-mm gun, recoil mechanism, and subcaliber mount in place, the increased force required to
operate the 75-mm gun angle of site and elevating mechanisms without counterbalance is negligible. Counterbalance is not necessary for
smooth operation, but desirable on account of field artillery procedure which calls for elevation of the breech as the last movement
before firing. A weight of 66 pounds is necessary to counterbalance
the weight of the 37-mm gun with the 75-mm gun in battery. This
can be obtained in part by the use of the drill cartridge, and for the
additional weight required small sandbags may be laid on or attached
to the breech. No special equipment for this purpose will be provided. Empty cartridge cases filled with the required amount of
lead, if available, make excellent counterweights. Withdrawing oil
from the recuperator of the carriage in order to push the gun to the
rear to overcome the weight of the subcaliber mount is prohibited.
An excess reserve of recoil oil must be established in the primary
weapon before firing the subcaliber gun.
NOTE-Counterbalancing is not necessary with the M7 and M8 mounts.
b. Functioning.-The normal position for operating the subcaliber

equipment is from the right side. Caution is required on the first
round as the gunner is compelled to reach across the gun to cock the
firing mechanism. Subsequent firing automatically cocks it.
c. Witness line.-After the 37-mm gun is alined, marks should be
inscribed on the 75-mm gun with a chisel or other sharp-edged tool to
aid further mounting of the subcaliber equipment. Witness lines
are used only with the M2 mount, as the M7 and M8 mounts are
located by means of their fixed brackets.
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d. Care and maintenance.-When firing subcaliber, the primary

tube should be covered to prevent damaging the paint. When firing
with the M2 mount, an excess reserve should be placed in the recoil
system of the 75-mm carriage, and a counterbalance should be used.
When traveling, the 37-mrm gun and recoil system should be removed.
After firing both bores should be cleaned.
93. Spare parts and accessories.-a. Spare parts.-The spare
parts issued with the subcaliber equipment are those which are liable
to fail and which may be replaced readily by the using arm. These
parts are specified in pertinent standard nomenclature lists.
b. Accessories.-The accessories provided for the subcaliber weapon
are those required for cleaning and preserving as well as for a complete record of the equipment. They include a gun book, cartridge
extractor, bore brush, oil gun, cleaning staff, tool roll, etc.
c. Sighting and fire-control equipment.-For information as to the
type and use or application of breech and muzzle bore sights which
are provided with the 37-mm gun, see chapter 3, section II. Firing
tables are also issued which contain firing data required for this type
of firing with the 37-mm ammunition.
94. Ammunition.-Subealiber ammunition is listed in paragraph 65.
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95. Protection against phosgene, chlorine, mustard gas,

etc.-a. For material which is in constant danger of gas attacks
whether from gas clouds or gas shells, care will be taken to keep all
bright parts of guns, carriages, mountings, and accessories well coated
with oil.
b. Sights and all instruments will also be covered with oil and
protected with covers when not in actual use, care being taken that
the oil does not come in contact with any glass or find its way into
the interior of the instruments.
c. All uncapped fuzes or fuzes which have been removed from
their containers will be wiped over with oil as soon as possible and
protected with a cover.
d. Practically all fabrics and materials such as wool, cotton, rubber,
and oilcloth can be penetrated by mustard gas if sufficient time is
given. The mustard gas is absorbed by these materials and penetrates
them by a slow process of diffusion. In general, it may be said that
the greater the length of time allowed for penetration the greater the
danger in wearing these articles. For instance, rubber boots which
have been worn in an area shelled heavily with mustard gas may be
a grave danger to men who wear them several days after the bombardment. Fabrics thoroughly impregnated with linseed oil will
resist penetration by mustard gas for over an hour, but after this time
these articles are dangerous because the mustard gas dissolves in the
linseed oil and they must be destroyed.
96. Cleaning.-a. General.-All bright parts of guns and carriages, together with all accessories and spare parts exposed to the
gas, must be cleaned and wiped dry as soon as possible after the
attack, and in any case within 24 hours, after which they should be
thoroughly coated afresh with oil. The same applies to the whole
of the ammunition still in the battery position. Ammunition which
for any reason has not been oiled must be cleaned and oiled. It is
desirable to expend it as soon as possible.
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b. Decontaminationof materTial exposed to mustard gas.-The following measures will be taken for the removal of mustard gas from
various materials and equipment (guns, projectiles, cases, wood,
metals, rope, etc.) which have come in contact with mustard gas.
For all operations indicated below the gas mask aid protective clothing, including protective shoes and gloves, must be worn.
(1) Commence by freeing the objects of dirt, lumps of earth, and
liquid with wooden spatulas, rags, etc., which will be buried immediately after this operation. They must not be burned.
(2) Sprinkle a continuous layer of calcium hypochlorite, which is
preferred if available, or else dry chloride of lime over the parts that
lend themselves to this treatment. In the statements hereafter calcium hypochlorite is specified but dry chloride of lime may be substituted in event that calcium hypochlorite is not available. After
2 hours or preferably 6 hours if practicable, wash off the layer of
calcium hypochlorite and rinse thoroughly. It is imperative that
all the calcium hypochlorite is removed in order to prevent the deterioration resulting from its prolonged action. In the case of
ammunition it is imperative to prevent particles of calcium hypochlorite from being introduced into the bore of the piece.
(3) Whitewash soiled parts which do not lend themselves to
sprinkling with dry powder with a thick paste of calcium hypochlorite made from three volumes of calcium hypochlorite and one
volume of water. After 2 hours or preferably 6 hours, wash off the
calcium hypochlorite.
(4) The delicate parts of the apparatus such as breech mechanism,
sighting apparatus, glasses, etc.. which would be injured by calcium
hypochlorite will be cleaned by dry polishing with rags. After this
operation the rags will be buried.
(5) If there are large quantities of water at hand, in place of calcium hypochlorite use water. The water should be warm, but not
boiling, and large quantities should be used. This cannot be done in
the case of greasy articles where only calcium hypochlorite will be
used.
(6) When it is not necessary to use immediately contaminated
material or when above means are not available, it may be considered
that the handling material or apparatus is not dangerous after 6 or
8 days.
97. Transportation.-The removal will be effected by automotive units whenever possible. If horse transport must be used, the
route will be reconnoitered carefully in order to avoid contaminated
ground. The material will be decontaminated as thoroughly as
possible before its removal.
192
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75-MM
GUN MATERIEL,
M1897,
AND MODIFICATIONS
APPENDIX
LIST OF REFERENCES
1. Standard nomenclature lists.
Ammunition, blank, for pack, light, and medium
field artillery.
Ammunition, fixed, all types, for pack, light,
and medium field artillery.
Ammunition instruction material for pack, light,
and medium field artillery.
Caisson, 75-mm gun, M1918; limber, caisson,
75-mm gun, M1918; and limber, carriage,
75-mm gun, M1918.
Gun and carriage, 37-mm, M1916, and carriages,
37-mm gun, M1916A1 and M1916A2.
Gun and carriage, 75-mm, M1897MI and
M1897MIA2.
Gun and carriage, 75-mm, M2A1, M2A2, and
M2A3.
Gun and carriage, 75-mm, M1897A4 ---Major items, small arms, automatic gun, trench
mortar, and field artillery sighting equipment and fire-control instruments.
Material, cleaning and preserving, tools and
equipment used therewith.
Service fuzes and primers for pack, light, and
medium field artillery.
Current Standard Nomenclature Lists are as
tabulated here. An up-to-date list of
SNL's is maintained as the "Ordnance Publications for Supply Index".
295667-41
113
193
SNL R-5.
SNL R-1.
SNL R-6.
SNL C-5.
SNL A-7.
SNL C-4.
SNL C-12.
SNL C-25.
SNL F-1.
SNL K-1.
SNL R-3.
(OPSI).
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DEPARTMENT
2. Firing tables and trajectory diagrams.

Gun, 75-mm, M1897, M1897A1, M1897A2,
M1897A3, and M1897A4:
Shell, fixed, chemical, Mk. II, with fuze,
P. D., Mk. 111I,Mk. IV Star, M46, or
M47, 75-mm gun, M1897.
Shell, fixed, HE, Mk. I, with fuze, P. D.,
Mk. III, Mk. IV, Mk. IV Star, M46,
or M47, 75-mm gun, M1897.
FT 75-B-4.
Shell, fixed, practice, sand-loaded, Mk. I,
with fuze, inert, P. D., Mk. IV, 25-mm
gun, M1897.
Shrapnel, fixed, Mk. I, 75-mm gun,
M1897.
Shell, fixed, chemical, Mk. II, with fuze,
P. D., M35, 75-mm gun, M1897.
FT 75-B-4 (suppleShell, fixed, HE, Mk. I, with fuze, P. D.,
ment).
M35, 75-mm gun, M1897.
Shell, HE, Mk. I, with fuze, short, Mk. TD 75-B-2, 2b.
IV, reduced charge, 75-mm gun,
M1897.
Shell, HE, Mk. I, with fuze, long, Mk. TD 75-B-2, 2d.
III, normal charge, 75-mm gun,
M1897.
Shell, HE, Mk. I, with fuze, P. D., M46, TD 75-B-4, 2b.
M47, reduced charge,
75-mm gun,
M1897.
Shell, HE., Mk. I, with fuze, P. D., M46, TD 75-B-4, 2c.
M47, normal charge, 75-mm gun,
M1897.
Shell, fixed, HE., M48, with fuze, P. D., FT 75-Z-2.
M48, M54, 75-mm gun, M1897.
J TD 75-Z-2.
Gun, subealiber, 37-mm, M1916, on subcaliber
mount:
Shell, fixed, practice, Mk. II, with fuze, FT 37-0-1
practice, M38, 37-mm gun, M1916.
(abridged).
Shell, fixed, LE., Mk. I, B. D., with fuze,
B. D., Mk. I and Mk. II, 37-mm gun,
M1916.
Shell, fixed, sand-loaded, Mk. I, 100-per- FT 37H-2.
cent service charge, 37-mm gun,
M1916.
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GUN MATERIEL, M1897, AND MODIFICATIONS
Current firing tables are as tabulated here.

An up-to-date list of firing tables is maintained in SNL F-69.
3. Technical manuals.
Cleaning and preserving materials -- -- TM 9-850 (now published as TR
1395-A).
Pressure gage outfits for cannon ---- TM 9-1870 (now published as Supplement to SNL N-9).
4. Field manuals.
Service of the piece, 75-mm gun, M1897 and FM 6-50.
M1897A4, horse-drawn and truck-drawn.
Service of the piece, 75-mm gun mat6riel, M2
FM 6-55.
37-mm Gun, M1916 ----------FM 23-75.
195
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Paragraph
38
----Abrasives and cleaners -------------78
---Accessories ------------------Subcaliber equipment -------93
Adapter, high speed, care and preservation _
---------------35
Aiming circles - - - - - - - - - - - - ---------------52
.............
Aiming post, M1
---------------46
Ammunition ----------------------------59
---- .--------------------Care and preservation
64
---------------Classification --- - - - - - - - - 60
---------------Fuzes.............
66
Combination, 21-second, M1907M
---------------68
Point detonating ----------------------67
Identification -- - - - - - -- - - - ---------------61
Marking ----------------------------62
Weight zone --- ---------------------63
Packing
- - - - - - ----- - - - - - - - - - - - - 69
Painting --- - - - - -- - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - 62
Rounds, authorized
- - - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - 65
- 70, 94
Subcaliber - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Assembly:
Adapter, high speed, carriage, M1897A4.........
20
Axle, carriage, M1897, and M1897MIA2 --------18
11
Gu n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subcaliber
- - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - 83
--------------------Limbers and caissons ------44
Wheels, carriage:
--------------M1897, and M1897MIA2
17
------...--------------------------M2A2
25
Bore sighting with subealiber equipment ----------Brake, gun carriage, M1897 and M1897MIA2, disconnecting and
connecting to axle --- ------ - - - - - - - - - - - Brake mechanism, gun carriage, M2A2, care and preservation --Breech mechanism:
-.............------------Disassembly
Subcaliber, description - - - - - - - ---- - - - - - Breechblock:
D escription
- - - - - ----- - - - - - - ------ Subcaliber - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Disassembly -----------------------O peration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Caissons and limbers -
---------------------------------
197
Page
41
165
185
32
104
89
131
135
131
138
143
139
132
133
135
143
133
135
144,
185
16
16
12
175
81
16
18
91
183
16
36
15
33
12
80
13
172
7
80
12
8
5
172
13
5
71- -76
153
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INDEX
Paragraph
Carriage, 75-mm. gun:
Care and preservation ............
......
32
Cleaners and abrasives -----------..........
38
Data relative
---------------------------5
Description
-..
.
..........-----..........
9
Inspection and adjustment ------------.......
27
Lubricants
.....-------------------------......-.41
Lubrication instructions ------------.-.
..
37
..Materials and tools
---- - ---- - ------- -.....--42
M1897, and M1897MIA2:
Axle, removal and assembly -------........
18
Brake, disconnecting and connecting to axle_
16
Recoil mechanism, mounting and dismounting_ ........15
Shield, removal............
.......
13
Wheels, removal and assembly ------.......
17
M1897A4:
Adapter, high speed, disassembly and assembly
..........- 2 0
Disassembly -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .........
19
Recoil mechanism, mounting and dismounting
15
Shield, removal - - --------- -- - .......
13
M2A2:
Brake mechanism, care and preservation ---36
Equilibrator, mounting and dismounting - - - -- - -- 23
Recoil mechanism, mounting and dismounting
22
Wheel hub, disassembly from spindle ----.......
24
Wheels, assembly -------------.......
25
Operation --------- ---- - ----- ----------- .........
10
Paint and related materials
----------......--40
Preservatives -- ------------------- -- - ----.......
39
Circles, aim ing
- - - - --- - - - - - - -- - - - -.....--52
Cleaners and abrasives
---------------.......-38
Compass, prismatic, M1918 (Sperry) -------.......
53
Disassembly:
Breech mechanism
---------------.......
Breechblock
- ----- - - - - - - - - - -- - - .......-Carriage, M1897A4 -------------.......-Adapter, high speed
------------........Cradle, subealiber gun -----------.......Gun, 75-mm --------------- _-_-_---------- .....-.
M1897A4 -----------------------........Subealiber
- - --- - - - - - - - - - - .......
Limbers and caissons --------------.......Wheel hub, carriage, M2A2, from spindle ----........Wheels, carriage, M1897, and M1897MIA2 --........Equilibrator, gun carriage, M2A2, mounting and dismounting --Equipment:
Fire-control:
Care and preservation
-------------------------Circles, aiming - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Compass, prismatic, M1918 (Sperry) ---------
198
Page
28
41
3
6
20
60
33
47
16
15
15
14
16
16
16
15
14
33
18
17
18
18
10
43
42
104
41
115
17
13
13
16
16
175
12
16
175
155
18
16
23
18
58
52
53
128
104
115
12
12
19
20
83
1i]
19
83
74
24
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INDEX
Equipment-Continuted.
Fire-control-Continued.
Paragraph
Firing table ---- - - - - - - - - - - ............
56
Fuze setter, bracket, M1916 -----55
............
Range finder, 1-m base, M1916 ----54
............Telescope, battery commander's, M1915
57
............
Sighting:
Adjustment --- - - - - - - - - - - ............28
Aiming post, M1..........
46
...........
Lamp (lantern, M2) ------43
............28
-.......------...........-Inspection
Mounts, telescope:
M15 -........
44
.............
....
M15A1, and M22
.-...........
45
Panoramic:
...-- .
..
..44
M5 and M5A2 -.-......--45
.................
M5A4, and M12Al__
Quadrants:
47
Gunner's -----Range ----------48
Sights:
Bore
--- -------- 49
----------------------------------------M1901 (French) -50
--------------------Testing targets ---51
--------------------79
Subcaliber .........
--------------------Accessories ----------93
--------------------Amunition ----------94
--------------------91
Bore sighting ---------------------------82
Breech mechanism....
Description.....
--------------------80
Breechblock, description --80
86
Care and preservation ..
83
Gun and cradle, disassembly and assembly
----------84
Inspection................
-.........-------Lubrication instructions
89
85
Malfunctions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -----M ounts, gun
- - --- - - - - - - - - - - - -----90
92
-----Operations with..............
------ 87, 88
.........------Precautions for
81
-----Recoil mechanism, description - -------93
- - --- --.-.....-Spare parts
54
Finder, range, 1-m base, M1916...........
- - --- - - - -- - - - - - -52-58
Fire-control equipment
----------------- ------8
Firing mechanism, operation
56
Firing table --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -----55
-----Fuze setter, bracket, M1916 -- -- ----------66
F u ses
-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -----68
-----Combination, 21-second, M1907M --------67
--.--- -- - - -----Point detonating
--
199
Page
124
123
117
124
23
89
81
23
81
89
81
89
90
93
95
96
103
172
185
185
183
173
172
172
178
175
175
180
177
181
184
180
173
185
117
104
5
124
123
138
143
139
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Paragraph
Gun, 75-mm:
26
Adjustment ---------------------Ammunition -------------------- 59-70
Assembly and disassembly ---------------11-25
31
Care and preservation -------------------------38
Cleaners and abrasives - -----4
D ata relative - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6, 7
Equipment:
Fire-control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 52-58
Sighting --------------------43-51
Inspection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26
Lubricants
...
41
.........----37
Lubrication instructions
14
M1897, and M1897MIA2, dismounting and mounting ---M 1897A4:
Disassembly
....
19
14
----------Dismounting and mounting -20
M2A2, dismounting and mounting -----------Malfunctions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29
42
-----Materials and tools ------------Mounts, subcaliber -----------------90
O peration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
Paint and related materials --------------40
Preservatives --------------------39
Page
19
131
12
26
41
3
4, 5
104
81
19
..................
46
33
14
.............
16
14
16
23
47
181
5
43
42
Inspections:
Carriage ----------------------Equipment:
Sighting --------------------Subcaliber -------------------G un - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Limbers and caissons --- - --- -- - -- - - - Instruments, care and preservation ----------------
27
20
28
84
26
74
58
23
175
19
155
128
Lamp, aiming post (lantern M2) - -----------Limbers and caissons

..................
Care, maintenance, and adjustment .
- -------Description
....................
Disassembly and assembly - ----Inspection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lubrication - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - Use - - - - - - - - -- --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lubricants
_..
Lubrication instructions -------------------Subcaliber equipment
---- - - -- - - - - -- - - - -
43
71
75
72
74
73
76
72
41
37
89
81
153
156
153
155
155
157
153
..................
46
33
180
Malfunctions:
Gun
------------------------Recoil mechanism -------------Subcaliber equipment ------------Markings, ammunition ------------------Weight zone ----------------------
29
30
85
62
63
23
25
177
133
135
200
----------
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Paragraph
Materials, gun ------Affected by gas:

Cleaning
- --- - -
---- -
Protection .......
Transportation ------
........
........
Mounts:
Gun, subealiber ------Telescope:
M 15 -- - - - - -- - M15A1, and M22 ----Panoramic:
M5, and M5A2...
M5A4, and M12A1...
........
........
Page
42
47
96
95
97
191
191
192
90
181
44
45
81
89
44
45
81
89
- - - - -
........
34
31
Paint and related materials ---Painting ammunition -------Parts, spare:

75-mm gun, and carriage --Subcaliber equipment..
Precautions, for subcaliber equipment
Preservatives - - - - - - - - - Post, aiming M1 ---------
........
........
40
62
43
133
----------------------------------------93
--------------------- 87, 88
--------------------39
--------------------46
77
165
185
180
42
89
Quadrants:
Gunner's ----------Range
- - - - - - ---
-.....................
47
48
90
93
Oil, recoil
-.-- - - - - -
- -
54
.................
117
Range finder, 1-m base, M 1 916 --Recoil mechanism:
33,34 29,31
Care and preservation ----Dismounting and mounting:
15
15
Gun carriage M1897, M1897MIA2 and M1897A2 --22
-----17
Gun carriage M2A2 --------30
25
-- --------------Malfunctions ---81i..... 173
.....
.
.
Subealiber, description..... .
31
34
Recoil oil -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- 3, App. 2, 193
References -- - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - -- - 55
-----Setter, fuze, bracket, M1916 - -------13
Shield, gun carriage, M1897, M1897MIA2, and M1897A4, removal
81
Sighting, bore, with subcaliber equipment - ------ -----43-51
Sighting equipment --------------------.
28
---------Inspection and adjustment ---Sights:
49
Bore - - - - - - - 50
M1901 (French) --Spare parts:
__77
75-mm gun ------_-93
Subealiber equipment_
_-_--
Table, firing - ----Target, testing -----
201
56
51
123
14
173
81
23
95
96
165
185
124
103
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Paragraph
Telescopes:
Battery commander's, M1915
------- -57
Mounts:
M 15 -- - - - - - -- - - - - 44
M15A1, and M22
---------- 45
Panoramic:
Mounts M5, and M5A2 -----44
--- - --- - -- -- - -Mounts M5A4, and M12A1 -1 -45
Tools, gun
.......................
42
Transportation, gas affected material -----------97
Page
124
Wheel hub, carriage M2A2, disassembly from spindle ---24

Wheels:
Carriage M1897, and M1897MIA2, removal and assembly ..
17
Carriage M2A2, assembly
-------_--------25
18
81
89
81
89
47
192
16
18
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75-MM GUN MATERIEL, M1897

75-MM GUN MATERIEL, M1897, AND MODIFICATIONS

Prepared under direction of the

CHAPTER 1. General --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. Guns and carriages.

APPENDIX. List of references___

1. Purpose.-This manual is published for the information and

b. Disassembly and assembly and such repairs as may be handled

75-MM GUN MATERIEL, M1897, AND MODIFICATIONS

GUNS AND CARRIAGES

4. Data pertaining to guns.-a. Weight.

------- --- -- -- -- -- -~~~~.

b. Rate of fire.-A maximum rate of fire of 25 to 28 rounds per

Weight of gun and carriage,

Height of axis from ground

75-mm gun carriage

3, 007 3, 447 3, 447

75-mm gun carriage

b. Table of recoil mechanisms and carriages.-The table below

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Description of 75-nm guns .........................................

6. Description of 75-mm guns.-a. 311897.-(1) The gun

cating the number of holes which may be opened to allow escape of

When traveling an offset drawbar provides the spades with road

(b) Top carriage modification consists of removing and relocating

M1897, AND MOI)IFICATIONS

c. 212A3 (figs. 33 and 34).-(1) To change from traveling to firing

recoil mechanism not authorized, nor do any filing on the sights or

One-fourth of a turn will disengage pin from slot in firing rack

M1897, AND MODIFICATIONS

17. Removal and assembly of wheels, carriages M11897 and

b. Mournting.-(1) Lift holding cradle and recoil mechanism into

b. Mounting.-Elevate gun and insert ball portion of equilibrator

Gun - - -- . . ..--- - - - -- _. -_ -- - - -- - - -- - - --..

26. Gun.-The following instructions should be scrupulously

a. Note general appearance, smoothness

Parts to be inspected in order

c. Note deformation or breakage.

j. Condition of teeth and screw.

c. Elevate and depress the gun the full

(3) Latch brake mechanism and test

Paris to be inspected in order

k. Trails, split (75-num

I. Wheels and tires on

of top of tire. Then push in on top and

75-MM GUN MATERIEL, M1897, AND MODIFICATIONS

n. Examine for performance of its

g. Safety bolt can

(1) Low nitrogen

CARE AND PRESERVATION

--------.------High speed adapter

31. Gun.-a. General.-(1) It is important that whenever the

c. Firing meehanism.-(1) The parts require the same attention as

length of time, all bright and unpainted surfaces should be protected

e. To attach oil screw flller.-(1) Remove filling and drain plug.

f. To remove oil scretw flller.--(1) Unscrew filler.

Sight, M101 (French) _____ .._..----______________