Description
Technical Manual (TM 9-1005-223-12P) for 7.62mm M14 (National Match) and M14 (M) Rifles February 1968
Add a strong piece of Cold War U.S. Army marksmanship rifle documentation to your collection with this Technical Manual TM 9-1005-223-12P for the Rifle, 7.62mm, M14 National Match and Rifle, 7.62mm, M14(M). Dated February 23, 1968, this manual covers the operator and organizational maintenance repair-parts side of two specialized M14 variants.
This is not a standard M14 field manual. It focuses on the National Match and M14(M) rifles, making it especially desirable for collectors of U.S. Army marksmanship equipment, match rifles, M14 documentation, and Cold War small-arms technical manuals.
Historical Significance
The M14 rifle was adopted during the Cold War as the U.S. Army moved into the 7.62mm NATO rifle era. The Army Historical Foundation notes that the T44E4 received the final designation Rifle, 7.62mm, M14 in June 1957, placing the rifle at the center of America’s transition from the M1 Garand to a modern magazine-fed battle rifle.
The M14 National Match version adds a much more specialized collector angle. Springfield Armory National Historic Site notes that the M14 National Match rifle used the same basic design and operation as the standard M14, but with the automatic-fire capability eliminated. National Match rifles were built and tested for accuracy, with each rifle required to fire match ammunition without malfunction during targeting and accuracy testing.
That makes this February 1968 manual especially interesting. It documents the official Army repair-parts and special-tools support for the M14 National Match and M14(M), right in the period when match-grade M14 rifles were part of military marksmanship and competition programs.
The M14 National Match and M14(M) Connection
The manual title page identifies it as an Operator and Organizational Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools List for the M14 National Match and M14(M), issued by Headquarters, Department of the Army on February 23, 1968. It also states that the manual was current as of February 1, 1968.
The manual’s major item listing identifies:
- Rifle, 7.62mm, M14 National Match, W/E – FSN 1005-678-9828
- Rifle, 7.62mm, M14(M), W/E – FSN 1005-678-9829
It also lists related equipment such as the cartridge magazine and M1907 leather sling as part of the rifle support documentation.
What This Manual Covers
As TM 9-1005-223-12P, this publication was written for operator and organizational maintenance repair-parts support. It is especially useful for parts identification, issued equipment reference, special tools research, and collecting documentation tied to the M14 match-rifle family.
This manual is especially relevant for:
- M14 National Match rifle documentation
- M14(M) rifle reference
- organizational maintenance repair-parts research
- special tools and equipment reference
- Cold War marksmanship collections
- Army National Match rifle displays
- museum and archival small-arms reference collections
The manual includes sections for basic issue items, maintenance and operating supplies, repair parts, special tools and equipment, and an index of Federal Stock Numbers and reference numbers. Repair-parts sections include coverage for major groups such as the firing mechanism, shoulder stock assembly, operating rod and connector group, bolt assembly, and barrel and receiver group.
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1005-223-12P
- Covers Rifle, 7.62mm, M14 National Match (FSN 1005-678-9828)
- Covers Rifle, 7.62mm, M14(M) (FSN 1005-678-9829)
- Dated February 23, 1968
- Current as of February 1, 1968
- Department of the Army technical manual
- Operator and organizational maintenance repair-parts subject
- Includes special tools and equipment list
- Supersedes the earlier TM 9-1005-223-12P dated April 11, 1963
- Strong Cold War, National Match, and U.S. Army marksmanship collector appeal
Why This Manual Matters
The M14 National Match represents the precision side of the M14 family. It connects the rifle to military competition, formal marksmanship programs, and accurized service-rifle development.
This manual helps preserve the official Army support documentation behind those rifles. It is not a general history booklet or commercial shooting guide. It is a dated Army technical manual focused on repair parts, special tools, issued items, and organizational maintenance support.
For collectors, it pairs well with M14 National Match displays, M14(M) references, M1907 sling displays, 7.62mm NATO ammunition collections, Army marksmanship material, and Cold War U.S. rifle technical manuals.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1005-223-12P, covering the Rifle, 7.62mm, M14 National Match and Rifle, 7.62mm, M14(M), dated February 1968.
This listing is for the manual only unless otherwise stated. No rifle, firearm, receiver, barrel, magazine, sling, ammunition, tools, repair parts, storage case, or additional accessories are included unless specifically shown or noted.
Ideal For
This manual is a strong fit for:
- M14 National Match collectors
- M14(M) rifle reference collections
- U.S. Army technical manual collections
- Cold War small-arms displays
- Army marksmanship and competition rifle collections
- 7.62mm NATO rifle reference libraries
- museum and archival reference displays
- collectors completing an M14 technical manual set
Approx length 10", Approx width 8", Approx height .1", Approx weight .5lbs.
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