Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army / of the United States 1917. To be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training

by United States. War Department

Fig. 35, par. 151.

151. Being at raise pistol with a loaded magazine in the pistol, to load: LOAD: Push down the safety lock and lower the pistol to the bridle hand as prescribed for inspection pistol when a magazine is in the pistol (par. 148a (a)); operate the slider, engage the safety lock with the right thumb, and raise pistol. (Fig. [35].)

To simulate loading for instruction, first withdraw the empty magazine.

The command load may be given in connection with the insertion of the magazine, for example: 1. Insert, 2. LOADED MAGAZINE; 3. LOAD.

After inserting magazine, reverse the pistol and load as above prescribed.

152. Being in any position, to eject the cartridge from the receiver: UNLOAD.

Pass the pistol into the left hand as in insert magazine; release the magazine catch with the middle finger of the left hand, slightly disengaging the magazine; push down the safety lock with the right thumb; operate the slide to eject the cartridge; engage the magazine; raise and lock the pistol.

153. Being in any position, to withdraw the magazine from the pistol: WITHDRAW MAGAZINE.

Handle the pistol as in insert magazine; release the magazine catch; withdraw the magazine and execute raise pistol.