John Breed, Diary and Training diary, item 103
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Striker and Guide Block
When removing the striker from, or
inserting it into the guide block, the safety catch in the latter
must always be in the firing position
Striker, Main Spring & Etc
Press on the top of the spring guide
so as to slightly compress the main spring, and at the same
time tilt the upper end of the guide from the striker, and
withdraw the guide and main spring, Slide the firing pin
out of the groove in the front end of the striker. Remove the pin
securing rebound block and withdraw the latter
Safety Catch Guide Block
Place the safety catch in firing
position, and force it out of its recess in the guide block
towards the centre of the block, and withdraw it
To Replace the Breech Fittings
The fittings are
replaced in the reverse order.
When inserting the breech screw in the carrier, care
Description
Save descriptionLocation(s)
- ID
- 17035 / 198342
- Contributor
- Mrs Jean Hanby
- Western Front
- Artillery
- Trench Life
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