Handy soft-cover guides contain newly written, detailed field stripping, disassembly, and reassembly procedures for popular firearms. Features easy-to-read parts schematics and concise, step-by-step disassembly instructions illustrated with large photographs. Includes special re-assembly “tricks-of-the-trade” that help make sure the gun functions properly when you’re done. Short, historical background on the design and development of each firearm adds to your understanding. The M1 Carbine guide covers complete disassembly and reassembly of mil-spec M1 Carbine.