PK Series Manual (English, 2005) - Forgotten Weapons

Feed Pawl. The feed pawl (see figure 1-21) serves to feed the link belt with the
cartridges onto the feed tray. It consists of the frame, roller and pin, arm and spring, the
guard, the pivot pin, and helical torsion spring.
Figure 1-21. Feed Pawl Assembly
The feed pawl frame has a lug that slides along the groove on the right side of the slide.
The roller with its pin fits into the groove on the left side of the slide. The feed pawl arm
has three teeth on its underside. The guard protects the feed pawl frame from
mechanical damage and dirt and closes the recess on right side the feed plate.
Cartridge Retainer Pawl. The cartridge retainer pawl holds the link belt back and
prevents cartridges from being jammed against the guide lugs of the feed plate. It
consists of the frame, the pin, and spring (shown in the receiver cover assembly, see
figure 1-17).
Gas Block Assembly. The gas block assembly (see figure 1-22) with the gas regulator
serves to direct the propellant gases diverted from the barrel and to regulate the amount
of propellant gases acting on the slide piston.
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