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PISTOL, 9 MM, SEMI-AUTOMATIC, MK3

LIGHT REPAIR

This instruction is authorised for use by command of the Chief of Army. It provides direction, mandatory
controls and procedures for the operation, maintenance and support of equipment. Personnel are to carry out any
action required by this instruction in accordance with EMEI General A 001.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No Page No

INTRODUCTION 2 Stripping 6
General 2 SEAR SPRING 6
Associated Publications 2 LANYARD LOOP 6
Safety Precautions 2 Assembly 8
Special Tools and Gauges 2 MAGAZINE 8
Serial Numbers 2 Stripping 8
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Surface Finish 2 Assembly 8

STRIPPING AND ASSEMBLY 3 LUBRICATION 8
General 3 General 8
Stripping 3 Maintenance After Immersion 8
Assembly 3 FUNCTION TESTS 9
SLIDE ASSEMBLY 3 Definitions 9
Stripping 3 Circumstances Requiring Function Testing 9
Assembly 6 Dry Function Test 9
FRAME 6 Live Function Test 9

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure No Title Page No Figure No Title Page No

1 Gauges 3 6 Firing Pin Removal 7

2 Frame Assembly 4 7 Trigger Removal 7
3 Slide Assembly 5 8 Hammer Assembly Tool 7
4 Correct Fitting of Return Spring Guide 5 9 Magazine Assembly 8
5 Return Spring Guide 6

LIST OF TABLES

Table No Title Page No Figure No Title Page No

1 Special Tools and Gauges 2 2 Trouble Shooting 10

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INTRODUCTION k. LWP-G 7-4-15 – The Self Loading Pistol

9 mm MK3; and
General
l. ALI MM 1-3-OTRL.
1. This instruction details the stripping,
assembly, repair and adjustments to be performed by Safety Precautions
qualified tradespersons to maintain the Pistol,
9 mm, Semi-Automatic, MK3, in a serviceable
condition.
Associated Publications ENSURE THE WEAPON IS ‘CLEAR’.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY PRE-
2. Reference may be necessary to the latest issue CAUTIONS ARE DETAILED IN LAND
of the following documents: WARFARE PROCEDURES – GENERAL
a. EMEI General I 004 - Inspection and (LWP-G) 7-4-15. SAFETY WHEN WORKING
Classification of Technical Equipment; WITH WEAPONS IS DETAILED IN EMEI
WEAPON A 010.
b. EMEI General I 005 - The Maintenance
Advisory Service; Special Tools and Gauges

c. EMEI General I 006 - Inspection of 3. The special tools and gauges necessary to
Technical Equipment in Logistic Units; perform the operations detailed in this instruction are
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listed in Table 1 with entitlements detailed in Block

d. EMEI Weapon A 010 - Safety with Scale 2402/08. The gauges can be identified by the
Weapons; schematics shown in Figure 1.
e. EMEI Weapon A 144-1 - Lubrication Serial Numbers
Preservation and Storage of Small Arms,
Machine Guns, Mortars and Weapons 4. The nomenclature and the master serial
CES; number are machined engraved onto the right-hand
side of the frame, barrel and the slide.
f. EMEI Weapon A 180 - Serial Numbering
of Small Arms and Army Armaments; 5. Serial numbers on replacement slides and
barrels are to be machined engraved only at the
g. EMEI Weapon A 181 - Serial Numbering DNSDC. Stamping or free-hand engraving is not to be
of Weapon Controlled Parts in an used.
Operational Theatre or on Peace Keeping
Operations; 6. The serial numbers and proof marks are to be
IAW EMEI Weapon B 138.
h. EMEI Weapon A 228 - Small Arms and
Machine Gun Barrels, Inspection and Surface Finish
Examination Data; 7. Several components of the pistol are painted,
i. EMEI Weapon A 228-1 - Small Arms and phosphated or both, to assist in corrosion prevention
Machine Gun and Miscellaneous and to prevent shine. Abrasives are not to be used on
Armament Equipment, Examination and painted or phosphated surfaces. When the pistol finish
Inspection; has deteriorated in excess of 60% of the total surface
area, the pistol is to have a GI 42 attached and is
j. EMEI Weapon B 130 to B 138 Decade sentenced XX/R/3.0/-/R and returned to the DNSDC
Block - Pistol, 9 mm, Semi-Automatic, for restoration of its protective finishes.
MK3;
Table 1 – Special Tools and Gauges

Serial NSN Designation

1. 1005-13-100-3443 Rod, Cleaning, Small Arms, 9 mm, Pistol
2. 5220-99-960-0224 Gauge, Plug, 8.94 mm (0.352 inch) dia, Mk2 (No-Go)
3. 5220-99-960-0225 Gauge, Plug, 8.81 mm (0.347 inch) dia, Mk2 (Go)
4. 1005-99-961-7704 Tester, Trigger ‘B’
5 1305-66-027-7028 Inspection Cartridge, 9 mm, U, MK 1, Aust

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e. Raise the rear of the barrel to disengage

the locking lugs and withdraw the barrel
from the slide.
Assembly
11. The assembly is the reverse to stripping, but
ensure that the return spring end coil with the reduced
diameter is fitted against the shoulder of the return
spring guide.

Figure 1 – Gauges

STRIPPING AND ASSEMBLY IT IS POSSIBLE TO ASSEMBLE PISTOLS

WITH THE RETURN SPRING GUIDE NOT
PROPERLY LOCATED IN ITS BARREL
SEATING. IN THIS CONDITION, THE
SAFETY GLASSES ARE TO BE WORN SLIDE LOCKING LEVER DOES NOT
DURING THE STRIPPING AND ASSEMBLY PASS THROUGH ITS HOLE IN THE
OF COMPONENTS UNDER SPRING RETURN SPRING GUIDE AND IS
UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED

TENSION. POSITIONED TO ITS REAR CAUSING IT

TO BECOME DAMAGED ON FIRING.
General
CORRECT ASSEMBLY IS SHOWN IN
8. Detailed stripping is to be kept to a minimum. FIGURE 4.
Only those assemblies that have worn or damaged
TO EASE ASSEMBLY, ANY SHARP
components are to be dismantled.
EDGES AROUND THE CONTOUR AT THE
9. The sequence of assembly is the reverse order FRONT OF THE RETURN SPRING GUIDE
to stripping unless otherwise stated in the relevant (FIGURE 5) ARE TO BE STONED.
paragraph. All diagrams referred to in the stripping SLIDE ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 3)
and assembly in this EMEI are shown in Figures 1
to 9. Stripping
Stripping 12. The components of the slide assembly are
shown in Figure 3. To strip the slide assembly,
10. Strip the pistol as follows: proceed as follows:
a. Pull the slide fully to the rear and apply
the safety catch so it engages into the
forward slot on the left-hand side of the
slide. WHEN REMOVING THE FIRING PIN
b. Raise the rear of the slide-locking lever RETAINING PLATE FROM ITS RECESS
[Figure 2 (16)] and, at the same time, push IN THE SLIDE, COVER THE FIRING PIN
its stem in from the right-hand side of the HEAD WITH YOUR THUMB. THIS IS TO
pistol. Withdraw the slide-locking lever to PREVENT THE FIRING PIN BEING
the left. PROJECTED OUT OF ITS HOUSING AND
CAUSING INJURY.
c. Holding the slide under control against the
compressed return spring, disengage the a. Using a suitable punch, fully depress the
safety catch from the forward slot. rear of the firing pin against the firing pin
spring, and remove the firing pin retaining
Remove the slide forward clear of the
plate by sliding it out of the mounting
frame.
grooves (Figure 6).
d. Hold the slide and apply forward pressure b. Drive out the sear lever retaining pin from
to the return spring guide [Figure 3 (13)] left to right using a suitable punch, and
to compress the return spring, then remove the sear lever [Figure 3 (11)].
disengage the return spring guide from the
cam projection on the barrel (Figure 4). c. Holding the extractor [Figure 3 (3)] under
Remove the return spring and guide from control against the extractor spring, drive
out the spring pin [Figure 3 (4)] using a
the slide.
suitable punch through the top of the slide.
Remove the extractor and spring.

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1. Frame Assembly 6. Safety Catch Assembly 11. Lanyard Loop Assembly 16. Slide Locking Lever
2. Sear 7. Hammer Sleeve 12. Bushing Sleeve, Magazine 17. Pistol Grip L/H
3. Pin, Straight Headless 8. Hammer Spring 13. Spring 18. Screws
4. Sear Spring 9. Catch 14. Magazine Catch 19. Pistol Grip R/H
5. Ejector, Cartridge 10. Pin, Straight Headless 15. Pin, Trigger

Figure 2 – Frame Assembly

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1. Front Sight Assembly 6. Rear Sight Assembly 11. Sear Lever

2. Slide Assembly 7. Firing Pin Spring 12. Barrel Assembly
3. Extractor, Cartridge 8. Firing Pin 13. Return Spring Guide
4. Pin, Spring Tubular 9. Firing Pin Retaining Plate 14. Return Spring
5. Spring 10. Pin, Spring, Steel

Figure 3 – Slide Assembly

Figure 4 – Correct Fitting of Return Spring Guide

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d. Drive out the trigger axis pin [Figure 2

(15)] from right to left. Rotate the trigger
towards the front of the trigger guard so
that the trigger plunger can be depressed
against the inside curve of the trigger
guard, as shown in Figure 7. Remove the
tripping lever and trigger assembly
sideways from the frame.
e. Control the hammer against its spring
whilst disconnecting the sear. If the
hammer is cocked, force down on the front
Figure 5 – Return Spring Guide of the sear to release the sear from the
NOTE hammer bent. Using a suitable parallel pin
punch, drive out the sear pin [Figure 2
The front and rear sights are set by the (3)]. Remove the sear.
manufacturer (FN Herstal) and are not to be
adjusted or removed. f. Using a suitable parallel punch, drive out
the spring pin, which secures the right-
Assembly hand safety catch lever to the catch stem,
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13. Re-assemble the slide in the reverse order to and then remove the right-hand safety
stripping, ensuring the following: lever. Rotate the ejector [Fig 2 (5)] 90°
downward then push the safety catch out
a. the larger diameter end of the extractor
spring is to be fitted into the slide, of the frame from right to left. Withdraw
the ejector through the top of the frame.
b. extractor pin does not protrude into the
sear lever recess, and g. Hold the sear spring forward clear of the
hammer assembly and remove the hammer
c. sear lever does not protrude into the through the top of the frame. Withdraw the
ejector groove. sear spring.
FRAME (FIGURE 2) NOTE
Stripping
To simplify stripping of the sear and sear
14. The components of the frame assembly are spring, the hammer can be held in the
shown in Figure 2. To strip the frame, proceed as overcocked position using the hammer tool
follows: assembly (Figure 8). The hammer and sleeve
a. Remove the two grip screws [Figure 2 are replaced as an assembled item.
(18)] and separate the grips [Figure 2 (17 SEAR SPRING
and 19)] from the frame.
b. Using a suitable screwdriver, fully depress
the magazine catch [Figure 2 (14)] and
rotate the bushing sleeve magazine anti-
L9A1 TYPE SEAR SPRINGS ARE NOT TO
clockwise ¼ of a turn. Remove the
BE USED IN THE MK3 PISTOL. NSN 1005-
magazine catch assembly from the right-
13-113-9437 IS THE ONLY SEAR SPRING
hand side of the frame.
ASSEMBLY TO BE USED.
c. With a screwdriver, rotate the bushing
sleeve magazine clockwise and remove 15. The MK3 sear spring has an angular tab
the magazine catch plunger and spring. formed midway up the spring body. This tab locates
beneath the grip retaining screw block of the frame
and prevents the spring from riding up.
LANYARD LOOP
THE TRIGGER AXIS PIN HOLE BORED
16. The lanyard loop comprises two parts, the
THROUGH THE FRAME IS TAPERED.
stud and key ring. The stud is pressed into the frame
THE TRIGGER AXIS PIN IS ONLY TO BE
and the key ring loops through a hole in the top of the
INSERTED FROM THE LEFT-HAND SIDE.
stud, and can be removed if not required.
FAILURE TO CARRY OUT THE ABOVE
WILL RESULT IN THE LOOSE FITTING 17. If the stud becomes loose or broken, sentence
OF THE TRIGGER AXIS PIN AND the pistol XX/R/0.30/-/B for return back to the
DAMAGE TO THE FRAME. DNSDC for Heavy Repair.

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Figure 6 – Firing Pin Removal

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Figure 7 – Trigger Removal

Figure 8 – Hammer Assembly Tool

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1. Magazine Platform
2. Magazine Spring
3. Catch, Bottom Plate
4. Magazine Case
5. Bottom Plate

Figure 9 – Magazine Assembly

Assembly LUBRICATION
18. Assemble the frame in the reverse order to General
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stripping, ensuring that:

21. Correct lubrication is essential to prevent
NOTE corrosion and premature wear, and to maintain the
designed Rate of Fire (ROF). Excessive lubrication
A new retaining spring pin is to be used when
can cause stoppages by either sand or dirt retention or
securing the right-hand safety catch to the
ROF becoming too high. EMEI Weapon A 144-1 and
safety catch stem.
LWP-G 7-4-15 should be read in conjunction with this
a. sear spring stud is correctly seated in its section.
recess in the frame,
22. Normal Conditions. Under normal conditions
b. projection on the safety catch stem the gun is to be lubricated IAW LWP-G 7-4-15,
correctly engages its recess in the ejector Chapter 2, Annex B, Paragraphs 13 to 19.
before rotating the ejector up 90° to its 23. Sandy Conditions. When firing in dry sandy
operating position, conditions, clean the pistol and do not oil. Oil will
c. sear pin does not protrude into the attract dust and cause jamming and increase the wear
guideways for the slide, and on the mechanism. Magazines are to be emptied,
stripped and cleaned of any grit to prevent
d. tripping lever is correctly engaged in the
malfunctions.
trigger before inserting the trigger axis
pin. 24. Cold Conditions. In cold conditions, use
Lubricating Oil, Low Temperature, Weapons, (0158),
MAGAZINE (FIGURE 9) NSN 9510-00-292-9689. Apply as for normal
Stripping conditions.
19. To strip the magazine, depress the magazine 25. Unit Storage. Weapons returned to unit
bottom plate retaining detent and remove the bottom armouries are to be lubricated for normal conditions
plate [Figure 9 (5)] from the magazine casing [Figure IAW Paragraph 22, using PX18 (CLP), OX18 or 0158.
9 (4)], while controlling the platform spring as the
Maintenance After Immersion
bottom plate clears the casing. Withdraw the platform
and spring. Separate the spring [Figure 9 (2)] from the 26. Fresh Water. A pistol that has been immersed
platform [Figure 9 (1)]. in fresh water is to be stripped, thoroughly dried and
lubricated IAW Paragraph 22.
Assembly
27. Salt Water Immersion and Spray. A pistol
20. Assemble the magazine in the reverse order to that has been immersed in salt water or has been
stripping ensuring that: exposed to salt spray is to be stripped as soon as
a. the platform slides freely in the case; and possible, washed in fresh water and thoroughly dried.
The gun is to be lubricated IAW Paragraph 22.
b. care is taken when compressing the
platform spring before replacing the 28. Dirty Water or Mud. A pistol that has been
bottom plate. immersed in dirty water or mud is to be stripped,
washed in fresh water, dried thoroughly and lubricated
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FUNCTION TESTS c. where safety is in doubt after completing a

visual inspection, all gauging and
Definitions
measurement and dry function testing; and
29. The types of function tests to be conducted
d. when the reported fault cannot be
are defined as:
duplicated or proved after a visual
a. Dry Function Test. This test employs inspection, all related gauging and
dummy or inspection cartridges, or sight measurement and dry function testing.
test equipment to establish classification
Dry Function Test
of the pistol.
34. The pistol is to operate smoothly and must
b. Live Function Test. This test employs
feed, extract and eject without fault.
ball ammunition to confirm diagnosis,
accuracy, safety or classification of the 35. Load a magazine with serviceable inspection
pistol. or dummy cartridges and place it on the pistol. Ensure
that it is securely retained by the magazine catch.
Circumstances Requiring Function Testing
Draw the slide fully to the rear and allow it to return
30. It is not mandatory, nor necessary, to conduct forward under the force of the compressed return
dry or live function tests for supply stock, MAS, spring. If the feeding is faulty, check the magazine
periodic and routine inspections. catch and catch recess in the magazine for wear.
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Exchange faulty components.

31. It is not mandatory to conduct live function
tests. However, a dry function test may be required 36. Using a magazine loaded with serviceable
prior to or after the following to confirm correct dummy rounds, feed a round into the chamber. Pull
function of the pistol: the slide sharply to the rear. If the extraction is faulty,
check the tension of the extractor against its spring and
a. workshop inspection or examination,
if weak exchange the spring. Check serviceability of
b. initial inspection on receipt of new the claw and exchange if faulty.
weapons,
37. For faulty ejection, examine the ejector for
c. repair tasks to furniture or components breakage or wear.
that do not affect the action of the
Live Function Test
mechanism,
38. The pistol is to operate smoothly and must
d. where the fault diagnosis or classification
feed, extract and eject without fault. The test for
can be established without the use of live
function and accuracy is to be carried out as follows:
function testing,
a. Range.
e. when the pistol is repaired or inspected,
but no accessible facility exists to conduct (1) 10 metres.
live function testing, and
b. Target.
f. when sight alignment can be confirmed by
(1) a light-coloured plain target with
sight test equipment.
inscribed rectangle, 150 mm vertical
32. It is mandatory to conduct dry function tests by 100 mm horizontal;
during or after the following:
(2) a black aiming mark, 50 mm vertical
a. after inspection of a pistol for by 50 mm horizontal, is to be
investigation of unauthorised discharge, inscribed inside the rectangle; and
IAW EMEI Weapon A 229-1;
(3) the centre of the bottom edge of the
b. repair to components, which affect the aiming mark is to be at the middle of
action of the mechanism; and the rectangle.
c. where the reported fault affects any c. Position.
mechanical safety feature.
(1) hold the pistol with an overlapping
33. It is mandatory to conduct live function grip with the firer’s forearm supported
testing prior to or after the following: on a suitable rest, and
a. repair by rebuild; (2) no part of the pistol or hand is to
touch the rest.
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d. Number of Rounds. ensuring care is taken to maintain

correct aim.
(1) 13 rounds are to be fired from a fully
loaded magazine. After the last e. Pass. To pass the accuracy test, five out of
round is fired the magazine platform six shots must fall within the rectangle.
is to trip the slide-locking lever and
39. Pistols failing the accuracy test are to be
hold the slide to the rear.
sentenced ‘REPAIRABLE’ for Medium Repair.
(2) Remove the empty magazine, load
40. Trouble Shooting. A list of common faults
and fire a six-round magazine,
and causes is detailed in Table 2.

Table 2 – Trouble Shooting

Serial Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

1 Failure to Fire a. Broken or worn firing pin. Replace.

b. Weak, incorrect or broken firing pin spring. Replace.
c. Weak or incorrect hammer sleeve spring. Replace.
d. Tripping lever not in engagement with sear Replace either the tripping lever, sear lever or
lever. both.
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2 Failure to a. Damaged extractor. Replace.

Extract
b. Damaged or broken extractor spring. Replace.
3 Failure to Eject a. Damaged or broken ejector. Replace.
4 Failure to Cock a. Weak sear spring. Replace.
b. Worn or damaged sear or hammer bents. Replace.
c. Return spring guide incorrectly fitted. Inspect and re-fit.
5 Failure to Feed a. Damaged magazine or magazine spring. Replace.
6 Failure to Load a. Weak or damaged return spring guide spring. Replace.
b. Damaged or broken locking cam. Sentence ‘PROVISIONALLY
UNREPAIRABLE’.
7 Failure to Lock a. Damaged or broken locking cam. Sentence ‘PROVISIONALLY
UNREPAIRABLE’.
b. Damaged locking lugs. Replace slide or barrel.

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