Description
Technical Manual (TM 9-1005-226-14) for .22cal Supermatic Pistol, .22cal Ruger Mark I Pistol, .38cal K-38 Revolver, .30-06cal Model 70 Rifle, .22cal M12 Model 52 Rifle, and .22cal M12 Model 40X-S1 Rifle July 1959
Add a standout piece of Cold War-era Army and Air Force small-arms documentation to your collection with this Technical Manual TM 9-1005-226-14 / Air Force Manual AFM 50-11. Dated July 1959, this manual covers a unique mix of commercial match pistols, revolvers, rifles, and sights used in military training, competition, and marksmanship programs.
This manual is especially interesting because it documents well-known commercial target firearms inside an official Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force technical publication. The title page lists the manual date as 20 July 1959 and identifies the publication as Operation and Unit Maintenance for several commercial match-grade pistols, revolvers, and rifles.
Historical Significance
During the Cold War, military marksmanship was not limited to standard service rifles and pistols. The Army and Air Force also documented commercial target firearms used for training, competition, and precision shooting.
That makes this manual highly collectible. It connects classic American commercial firearms to official military maintenance and operating procedures. These were the types of arms used to build marksmanship skill, support match shooting, and maintain competitive shooting programs within military channels.
The Firearms Covered
The covered firearms give this manual strong appeal across several collecting areas: rimfire target pistols, classic revolvers, National Match rifles, Winchester target rifles, Remington match rifles, and commercial military-supported marksmanship arms.
The manual covers:
- .22 Cal High Standard Automatic Pistol, Supermatic
- .22 Cal Ruger Mark I Automatic Pistol, Target Model, 6 7/8-inch barrel
- .38 Special Smith & Wesson Revolver K-38, Masterpiece
- .30-06 Winchester Rifle Model 70, Special Match Grade
- .22 Winchester Rifle Model 52
- .22 Remington Rifle Model 40X-S1, National Match
- Front and rear sights
This lineup makes the manual especially useful for collectors who focus on U.S. military marksmanship, National Match rifles, commercial firearms in military use, and Cold War training weapons.
What This Manual Covers
As an Operation and Unit Maintenance manual, TM 9-1005-226-14 / AFM 50-11 provides more than a simple model overview. It was written for personnel responsible for operating, maintaining, inspecting, and supporting the covered materiel.
The table of contents includes sections for:
- general description and data
- service upon receipt of materiel
- controls and instruments
- operation under usual conditions
- operation under unusual conditions
- lubrication and preventive maintenance
- troubleshooting
- field stripping
- inspection
- maintenance instructions by firearm type
- front and rear sight information
- ammunition
- shipment and storage
- references and index material
The manual also notes that it added information on the Cal. .22 Rifle M12, including the Remington Model 40X-S1 and Winchester Model 52 Heavy Barrel, along with sights such as the Lyman Rear Sight No. 525, Redfield Olympic No. 3, and front sight assembly.
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1005-226-14
- Also issued as Air Force Manual AFM 50-11
- Covers commercial match pistols, revolvers, rifles, and sights
- Publication Date: July 20, 1959
- Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force technical manual
- Operation and unit maintenance subject
- Includes .22, .38 Special, and .30-06 match firearm coverage
- Includes High Standard, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and Remington subjects
- Strong Cold War marksmanship and competition firearms collector appeal
- Excellent reference for military small-arms manual collections
Why This Manual Matters
This manual stands out because it documents the official military support side of classic American commercial target firearms. It is not a civilian owner’s pamphlet. It is an Army and Air Force technical manual tied to military marksmanship and unit maintenance.
For collectors, the value is in the combination of models. A single manual connects the High Standard Supermatic, Ruger Mark I, Smith & Wesson K-38, Winchester Model 70, Winchester Model 52, and Remington 40X-S1 under one military publication number.
It pairs especially well with National Match collections, ROTC and marksmanship displays, commercial rifle and pistol reference libraries, Cold War small-arms documentation, and U.S. Army / Air Force technical manual collections.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1005-226-14 / AFM 50-11, covering the .22 Cal Supermatic Pistol, .22 Cal Ruger Mark I Pistol, .38 Cal K-38 Revolver, .30-06 Winchester Model 70 Rifle, .22 Cal Winchester Model 52 Rifle, and .22 Cal Remington Model 40X-S1 Rifle, dated July 1959.
This listing is for the manual only unless otherwise stated. No pistol, revolver, rifle, sight, firearm part, ammunition, tools, storage case, or additional accessories are included unless specifically shown or noted.
Ideal For
This manual is a strong fit for:
- U.S. Army and Air Force technical manual collections
- Cold War small-arms reference libraries
- military marksmanship and National Match displays
- High Standard Supermatic collectors
- Ruger Mark I collectors
- Smith & Wesson K-38 collectors
- Winchester Model 70 and Model 52 collectors
- Remington 40X-S1 collectors
- museum and archival reference collections
Approx length 10", Approx width 8", Approx height .25", Approx weight 1lbs.
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