OWNER’S MANUAL TO BE USED FOR ALL AUTO-ORDNANCE M1 CARBINES M1 CARBINE As the owner of a firearm, you must undertake the full-time responsibility of safe firearm handling for your own safety and the safety of those around you. Before handling any firearm read and understand the information contained in its owner’s manual. Be certain this owner’s manual is available for reference and is kept with this firearm if transferred to another party.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page USER SAFETY WARNINGS & RESPONSIBILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 LOCKING DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 NOMENCLATURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USER SAFETY WARNINGS & RESPONSIBILITY IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS — NOTE THE SYMBOL These safety warnings are for your protection as well as the safety of others. Disregarding information in this manual may result in serious injury or death. STOP! Do not attempt to load or use any firearm until you read and understand the information contained in its owner’s manual. Before handling your firearm, you should learn how it operates and how to maintain it.
To protect yourself and others from injury, use the correct brass case ammunition in the caliber referenced by the markings on top front of the receiver. Auto- Ordnance firearms are designed, manufactured and proof tested to recommended Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI) standards for factory loaded ammunition.
LOCKING DEVICES This firearm was originally sold with a key-operated locking device. While it can help provide secure storage for your unloaded firearm, any locking device can fail. All firearms are designed to fire if they are loaded and the trigger is pulled. Therefore, never install the locking device inside the trigger guard or in any way that it can possibly pull the trigger! Do not leave the keys in the lock.
NOMENCLATURE Operating Slide Front Sight Barrel Magazine Catch Front Band Walnut Stock Models: AOM130 AOM140 (California Approved) Sling Swivel Forestock Wood Handguard Receiver Magazine (15 rd) Rear Sight Safety Trigger Folding Stock Folding Stock Model: AOM150 Pistol Grip Buttstock Sling & Oiler Aperture Butt Plate Butt Plate
INSTRUCTION FOR USE Read and understand this manual before removing this firearm from its package. Pay special attention to safety instructions and procedures, which appear in the safety chapter of this manual. Failure to adhere to safety information could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Always assume that this firearm is loaded and capable of being discharged until the magazine is removed and you have inspected the chamber and completed the unloading procedures.
MAGAZINE Loading the Magazine Use only factory loaded brass case ammunition of the proper caliber manufactured to US Industry and SAAMI specifications. To load the stick magazine, align each cartridge with the bullet forward (pointing toward the larger opening in the front of the magazine body) and push downward until the cartridge snaps into place. Do not attempt to load more than the designated number of cartridges for which the magazine has been designed.
WARNING: THE UNLOADING SEQUENCE MUST BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY AS SPELLED OUT. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN THE RIFLE’S CHAMBER BECOMING UNINTENTIONALLY LOADED WITH A CARTRIDGE. EVEN THOUGH THE MAGAZINE HAS BEEN REMOVED A CARTRIDGE REMAINING IN THE CHAMBER CAN STILL BE FIRED. ALWAYS VISUALLY CHECK THE CHAMBER.
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. Retract the operating handle and check chamber to be sure carbine is empty. Return operating handle slowly. A B Locking Spring 2. Press the magazine catch and withdraw the magazine. 3. Unscrew front band screw part way (see image A), press forward end of locking spring toward stock and slide front band forward (see image B). 4. Slide hand guard forward and lift from barrel. Front Band Screw C Front Band D Barrel 5.
REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. Grasp bolt by the locking lug as shown and insert the rear of bolt in an upright position into rear of opening in receiver. Lower the bolt, turning it to the right until lug engages the groove inside the left side of receiver, Slide the bolt forward to locked position to be sure it works freely (see image J). 2. Remove bolt from locked position and slide it about half way to rear of opening. Grasp operating slide in left hand and place cammed part over locking lug of bolt.
WARNING! BEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM, BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT AND ITS MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. DO NOT SHIP CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM. IMPROPER FITTING PARTS MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT PARTS ORDERED FROM THE FACTORY ARE CORRECTLY FITTED AND INSTALLED.
9. Always be absolutely sure of your target and the area behind it before you squeeze the trigger. A bullet could travel through or past your target for up to 1 1/2 miles. If in doubt, do not shoot. 21. Always make sure your firearm is not loaded before cleaning, storing, traveling or handing it to another person. 22. Always keep clear and keep others clear of the ejection port as spent cartridges are ejected with enough force to cause injury.
Key Description Parts # 1 Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC002 2A Rear Flip Sight Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC059AS 2B Rear Sight Assembly (Adjustable). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC003AS 3 Barrel with Integral Gas Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC001 4 Front Band Assembly (Narrow). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC070AS 5 Front Band Screw (Long). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bolt Assembly - Round. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC004AS Bolt Assembly - Flat Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC079 Firing Pin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC005 Extractor N/T Plated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC006NT Extractor Plunger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC007 Extractor Plunger Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited One-Year Warranty Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine This “LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY” has been drafted to comply with the MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION IMPROVEMENT ACT which is effective for goods manufactured on or after December 31, 1976. KAHR ARMS / AUTO-ORDNANCE warrants that this firearm was originally manufactured free of defects in material or workmanship.
