SKS firing pin removal?

ByronF · October 23, 2003, 06:24

Give a brother a hand. My new old Albanian feels like there's some serious grit or a burr on the firing pin. Can't figure out how to get it out. That cross-pin that retains the extractor spring seems to be where the magic lies but there seems to be some trick to getting that out.

Thanks,
Byron, who's ass was kicked by a rusty SKS. The shame.

tigerfans2 · October 23, 2003, 06:50

Not sure about Albanians but Yugos just require the proper sized pin punch and whang 'er on out. It's a MUST that you get the firing pin out and clean it and the inside of the bolt.

jamie930 · October 23, 2003, 20:17

When I got my Albanian SKS the firing was locked up with rust/crap. Get a punch that is the right size. In the middle of the bolt is a square on one side and round on the other, the pin is L shape. Nock that pin out. Remove the extractor by pushing in then tilt away from the bolt. Then nock the firing pin out. Clean out the firing pin hole good, or you will be going full auto. Good luck

Steve A. Reno · October 23, 2003, 20:43

Here's a great link that shows the disassembly of the bolt
http://www.surplusrifle.com/sks/bolt...mble/index.asp

Viking Warrior · October 24, 2003, 02:16

Steve, Great post and good info...
For more Albanian SKS info go here..
http://www.cruffler.com/Features/APR...-April-02.html

ByronF · October 24, 2003, 15:34

Quote:

Originally posted by tigerfans2
Not sure about Albanians but Yugos just require the proper sized pin punch and whang 'er on out. It's a MUST that you get the firing pin out and clean it and the inside of the bolt.

I recognize my error now. I was just pinging on it when I should've been whanging on it. I reckon if that fails I could always whomp on it, but that would be a last resort of course.

Byron

October 23, 2003, 06:24	#1
ByronF Registered FALaholic #: 630 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,174	SKS firing pin removal? Give a brother a hand. My new old Albanian feels like there's some serious grit or a burr on the firing pin. Can't figure out how to get it out. That cross-pin that retains the extractor spring seems to be where the magic lies but there seems to be some trick to getting that out. Thanks, Byron, who's ass was kicked by a rusty SKS. The shame.

October 24, 2003, 02:16	#5
Viking Warrior Registered FALaholic #: 1743 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: California, USA Posts: 906	Steve, Great post and good info... For more Albanian SKS info go here.. http://www.cruffler.com/Features/APR...-April-02.html __________________ General Patton's prayer, prepared by Msgr. James H. O'Neill, Chief Chaplain of the Third Army "Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies and establish Thy justice among men and nations."

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October 23, 2003, 06:50	#2
tigerfans2 Registered FALaholic #: 5284 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,511	Not sure about Albanians but Yugos just require the proper sized pin punch and whang 'er on out. It's a MUST that you get the firing pin out and clean it and the inside of the bolt.

October 23, 2003, 20:17	#3
jamie930 Registered FALaholic #: 5272 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 149	When I got my Albanian SKS the firing was locked up with rust/crap. Get a punch that is the right size. In the middle of the bolt is a square on one side and round on the other, the pin is L shape. Nock that pin out. Remove the extractor by pushing in then tilt away from the bolt. Then nock the firing pin out. Clean out the firing pin hole good, or you will be going full auto. Good luck

October 23, 2003, 20:43	#4
Steve A. Reno Registered FALaholic #: 8461 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Left Coast, U. S. of A. Posts: 115	Here's a great link that shows the disassembly of the bolt http://www.surplusrifle.com/sks/bolt...mble/index.asp