GUN COMPONENTS

contain a description of each gun component and an explanation of how each component works. Figure 6-2 shows an exploded view of the gun components, and figure 6-3 shows the gun component locations. As each component is discussed, you should look at these figures. GUN COMPONENTS The primary parts of the gun are described in the following paragraphs. Muzzle clamp assembly. The muzzle clamp assembly is positioned at the outer end of the barrels. It restrains individual barrel movement during firing. It is positioned against the flange on the barrels and secured by the pressure of the self-locking nut assembly against the opposite side of the shoulders. Mid-barrel clamp assembly. The mid-barrel clamp assembly is positioned near the center of the barrels. The clamp tabs are engaged in the slots of the stop shoulders on the barrels. Secure the clamp in this position by rotating the locating disk to the locked position. The direction of rotation of the gun and barrel hue prevents the clamp from unlocking. Insert a cotter pin through the locking disk and clamp plate as an additional safety measure. Figure 6-2.—Gun components (exploded view). 6-2