M16 cleaning comic book

The m16 comic bookoperation and preventive maintenance m16a1 rifleda pam 75930 also known as the m16 comic book. This book was issued to almost every soldier in vietnam. A 29page manual was issued in the form of a comic book. The m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance. Issued in comic book form, and with rifle, to every u. The pamphlet was actually 32page comic written by none other than will eisner, a cartoonist and writer who had created the spirit. Nuclear sub 15 enticing vintage comic book ads original polaris nuclear submarine the holy grail of mail order novelties your very own nuclear sub. It was no coincidence that the main character in the comic book was someone most soldiers were almost certain to pay attention to. Operation and preventative maintenance, a modernday softcover reproduction of the classic operating manual printed in 1969 and issued to. It covers the operation and field maintenance of the m16a1 rifle in 30 pages of fullcolor comic bookstyle illustrations. Til in 1969 in an attempt to better encourage soldiers to learn how to maintain the then new rifle the us military commissioned will eisner to create a maintenance guide in the form of a comic book. Army had an m16 comic book will eisners art helped american troops survive. The classic m16 comic book manual pam 75030, originally published in 1968 and issued to troops throughout the vietnam war, is now being reprinted. Foxing is a reddish agereated stain that can be found in older comic books.

So, when the m16 s started to roll in, the humid environment and rapid fouling of the gun combined with no method of cleaning the rifle. Comic the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance 1969. That time will eisner drew an oversexed m16 comic book for. Intensive training programs in weapons cleaning were instituted including a comic book style operations manual. Beginning in january 67, these tools were urgently brought into vietnam. M16s use to jam so much that the military had to publish. Army vietnamera m16 comic book training manual part 2 page 8 to the end. Here is a roundup of the cleaning lubing equipment you had better use to keep your m16a1 battleready. Issued in comic book form, and with rifle, to every. M16 and ar15 rifle parts from military contract manufacturers. Our comic book restoration and pressing services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. This guide, known as, the m16 comic book, was issued to almost every soldier in vietnam and saved many of their lives. It was in fine to vf condition, bagged and boarded.

A reprint of the comic manual to teach troops how to clean and maintain their. Cleaning rods were in short supply, and the army issued many rifles without cleaning kits altogether. Otis technology partners with gerber on m16 rifle cleaning tool. Our pressing and comic book restoration services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. Does anyone have pictures before and after a dry clean for defects like dirts, soils, etc. It is a wonder they found time to fight the vietnam war between all that cleaning. The book is nicely illustrated and is more than just a. Dec 04, 2007 this feature is not available right now. Posted on october 29, 2019 october 29, 2019 by logan metesh. This book was issued to almost every soldier in vietnam and saved many of their lives. Dry cleaning a comic to remove soiling and any unwanted substance is also considered a nonrestorative process, and is included in the ccs pressing service when necessary. The m16a1 rifle comic book usgi collector parts for the. That time will eisner drew an oversexed m16 comic book for the army. We were ordered not to contact our congressman or senator concerning the m16 problems.

The biggest issue for the m16 in vietnam was because mcnamara told everyone to skimp out on chrome lining, using ball propellant which burned dirtier and fouled the gun faster, and no cleaning kits were issued. Pam 75030, the comic bookstyle m16 manual, gave tips about things. New cleaning kits, powder solvents and lubricants were also issued. This comic book manual was made to help make cleaning the ar series of weapons easier to learn and at the same time more fun. More than a simple manual and stepbystep guide, this unconventional yet important military document tried. Make your comic grow in value, increase in eye appeal, and most importantly preserve them for the future. Most crucial amongst this effort was the chamber brush. This manual was printed after the deaths of troops in vietnam. The military compounded the issue by sending m16s to vietnam without enough cleaning tools. M16 gun cleaning kit pouch armynavysales army navy sales.

There was a change in ammunition and cleaning kits were issued along with this comic. Cleaning rods were in short supply, and the army issued many. The book is then finished with a very brief history of the m16 rifle in both military and civilian service. The military made matters worse when it failed to send enough cleaning. It neither adds nor takes away from the comic, making it a nonrestorative process that will not make a comic book restored. Necessary for the soldier to clean the chamber and. I always get a laugh from reading the army maintenance comics. Will eisner, creator of the comic strip, the spirit worked for the army during the creating technical maintainance manuals. Comic book tips dry cleaning your comic books doctor. But instead of saving american lives, the complex, unreliable m16 ended up getting troops killed.

Reports of failing m16s grew frequent enough to prompt. As a result, reports of stoppages in combat began to surface. That time will eisner drew an oversexed m16 comic book for the. The military made matters worse when it failed to send enough cleaning kits to vietnam. Instructions on how to strip your rifle, what to do in case of a jam, howtos for rebuilding magazines and maintenance and tips that will keep your ar15 or m16 operating at its best. Army rifle maintenance comic 1968 posted july 14, 2010 in ar15, rifles by steve johnson with 22 comments. His m16 comic book primer ranks adult there with the spirit as one of his many durability and obvious achievements. M16 parts, hammers, triggers, sear, sear pins and bolt carriers are available as replacement parts. A reprint of the comic manual to teach troops how to clean and maintain their new and cranky m16 rifles issued in 1968 after numerous complaints and several congressional inquiries about jamming and misfires. Prepared in comic book style to appeal to and hopefully make the information easier to understand for the soldiers and marines who were having serious problems with the m16. Most of us didnt even have a 22 cal cleaning rod or brush.

Military jeep vietnam war photos touching you american comics manual comic books cleaning cartoon m16. Oct 29, 2019 story behind the m16 comic book manual. However, the rifle was initially delivered without adequate cleaning kits 35 or instructions because colt had claimed the m16 was selfcleaning. How to strip your baby what to do in a jam cues from guys who know sweet 16 all the way with neglige and drain before shooting. An incountry survey of the m16 from 1966 observed problems with the rifles and reported that malfunctions were primarily due to inadequate cleaning. Bumper stickers military manuals plastic signs gun cleaning supplies. The book is nicely illustrated and is more than just a comic book. Worse, in what ranked as one of the most catastrophic u. We have a usgi da pam 75030 dated july of 1969 that is titled rifle. If youve put together a retro ar15 with all of brownell s purposebuilt reproduction components, then the final touch for your retro setup is to get the m16a1 rifle. Comic the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance.

This answer is a bit of a copout, but try doing a search on comic book restoration techniques. One of the few times the army figured out how to keep a troopers attention. Treat your rifle like a lady the will eisner m16 u. The solution the army came up with to the problem of how best to teach soldiers to maintain their rifle, was this comic book. May 28, 2019 the pamphlet was actually 32page comic written by none other than will eisner, a cartoonist and writer who had created the spirit, a popular comic book series about a masked crime fighter. Unlike the original, the book is hardbound but the full color format and size are true to the paperback original. About the only things different are the m11e3 cleaning rod and plastic bottle for holding your lsa. Clean your rifle 3 5 times a day it is a wonder they found time to fight the vietnam war between all that cleaning. These classic ads in the back of comic books tricked kids from the through the. His m16 comic book manual ranks up there with the spirit as one of his most lasting and wellknown achievements. The big deal is to use this equipment every chance you get.

Covers the operation and field maintenance of the m16a1. Vietnam cleaning manual vietnam war photos, comics, manual. Asm 121 bc with that much dirt on bc, how well a dry clean change a book like this. Nov 29, 20 the book is then finished with a very brief history of the m16 rifle in both military and civilian service. Something from the past that was interesting there was actually a real comic book issued to troops in regards to the m16a1 rifle.

Instructions on how to strip your rifle, what to do in case of a jam, howtos for. Retronaut has published a scan of the army m16a1 maintenance comic from. The field conditions that soldiers encountered in vietnam made daily maintenance of their m16 rifles a life or death necessity. The m16 comic bookoperation and preventive maintenance m16a1. Will eisner created all the drawings that helped keep the serious nature of preventive maintenance much more fun and enjoyable for our troops back in the nam. Army responded by creating a comic to quickly teach and educate the servicemen how to clean and service their m16 rifles. When comic book collectors approach me regarding the services i offer, they tend to focus primarily on my pressing service. That time will eisner drew an oversexed m16 comic book. Retronaut has published a scan of the army m16a1 maintenance comic from 1968. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. As a result, reliability problems greatly diminished and the m16a1 rifle achieved widespread acceptance by u.

Removing these defects can often raise the grade of your books and the results have been phenomenal. So i want to use it as a testing comic for cleaning up a comic. In march 1965, the army began to issue the xm16e1 to infantry units. Jul 01, 2014 i remember the comic book style maintenance manuals voluptuous babes dressed in cammo with too much cleavage reminding me to pay special attention to cleaning the chamber lugs or some other key part of the rifle.

This effort included the now famous comic book series explaining the cleaning procedures of the m16 rifle. M16 comic book cleaning manual 1969 vietnam us army gi. How do you clean a comic book cover without damaging the paper. M16 comic book training manual was made in response to the large number of servicemen being sent to vietnam with varying levels of training and skills. It is a brilliant way to get 18 year old draftees to care for their weapon. He continued to write and illustrate comic books, helped establish the modern graphic novel genre, and served as a teacher and comic book historian until his death in 2005. This comic book manual was made to help make cleaning the ar15 series 5. I wonder how many of the m16a1 problems were caused by over cleaning and how many bores were ruined. I remember the comic book style maintenance manuals voluptuous babes dressed in cammo with too much cleavage reminding me to pay special attention to cleaning the chamber lugs or some other key part of the rifle. Many thanks to sven defense and freedom for emailing me the the info.

Real avid smart mat 43x16 large padded gun mat, with magnetic parts tray and 223 rifle graphics with disassembly instructions, oilresistant. In desperation, the army created a comic book, a silly little book with a deadly serious purposeto teach troops how to take care of their new rifles and maybe save their own lives. How do you clean a comic book cover without damaging the. Intensive training programs in weapons cleaning were instituted including a comic bookstyle operations manual. This is a reprinted copy of the 1969 army manual, da pam 75030, 1 july 1969, covering the malfunctions and problems encountered with the newly introduced m16a1 rifle. They issued the comic book, cleaning equipment for the m16 and a new lubricant called lsa that came in a tube. The m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance comic book. The book did its job well, as by the end of the vietnam conflict the detested m16 was commonly accepted by the troops. I wonder how many of the m16a1 problems were caused by over cleaning and how many bores were ruined by cleaning rods. Operation and preventive maintenance, first printed in 1969, features a female narrator who instructs gis on the proper care of their ar15 military name m16a1 riflesfirearms notorious for jamming and malfunctioning. I have the rods in a silver paper in the top, some patches, 2 different bore brushes, the comic book, and a bottle of solvent and a bottle of oil. Story behind the m16 comic book manual an incountry survey of the m16 from 1966 observed problems with the rifles and reported that malfunctions were primarily due to inadequate cleaning. Make your own gun cleaning kit with these original g.