How Do You Maintain A MK19 Machine Gun?
The MK19 automatic grenade launcher sees a lot of service in the United States military on a day-to-day basis so, keeping these vital weapons operational means knowing how to keep them free of dust and debris. An extensive strip down of these complex and powerful tools is not always practical. Here are few tips on field-cleaning and maintaining your MK19 machine gun. Place the weapon on safe by flipping the switch in the back to S. Check that the bolt is forward and that there are no rounds in the weapon. Open the top cover and remove the feeder assembly. Put the cocking lever forward, place the safety on F and remove the back plate. Use both hands to pull the full spring drive assembly and bolt assembly out, it is heavy. Wipe down the bolt assembly and the inside of the receiver. Scrub all of the feeder mechanism parts until they are free of dirt and carbon. Apply a thick coat of lubricant to the contact surfaces of all of the parts as you re assemble the weapon. Make sure the safety
