Having a hard time getting the pin out to remove the spring so he's asked me to send the trigger group back for rework. Says it'll go front of the line and mail it right back. He says he may have cut too many coils out of the spring. It currently has 9 coils. He's going to put a stiffer spring in. Have to say he stands by his work.
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SKS questions and possible answers
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Having a hard time getting the pin out to remove the spring so he's asked me to send the trigger group back for rework. Says it'll go front of the line and mail it right back. He says he may have cut too many coils out of the spring. It currently has 9 coils. He's going to put a stiffer spring in. Have to say he stands by his work.
mikelawtown
NES Member
Great, glad he's standing behind his work. Seems like an easy fix. I also had a pin hard to remove on a buds Russian so I just put a 1/4 inch socket on the opposite side and used a small vise and it came out pretty smooth. Can't wait for an update
slugworth
NES Member
If you ultimately need to replace the bolt, you will need to replace the carrier, too.
Anybody have any leads on where to find a bolt and carrier that would work?? Seems the places I've looked are OOS...
I see them pop up from time to time on sites but not lately. If you replace it, you'll have to make sure it headspaces ok.
slugworth
NES Member
The guy at Murrays who makes the spring loaded firing pin mod might be able to help. https://murraysguns.com/sks-firing-pins/
Trigger group is back got it Saturday. I can tell just by installingit that the mag release latch has much more tension on it now. I'd say the trigger has a bit heavier detectable pull but it is still smooth and predictable.
Didn't realize that spring does two jobs......Sear and mag release latch.
mikelawtown
NES Member
I found a very good cond one for 85.00 but waiting to hear back if interested?
Actual pic
Test fired it at the range on Sunday. Accurate. Great trigger feel. 250 rounds downrange not one malfunction. I'm not at all upset about having to send it back because the final outcome is fantastic.
That's great to hear, glad it worked out for you!
smokingbarrel
NES Member
Yes i moved the switch to open the launcher now the switch is stuck in the open position
84ta406
NES Member
When I got mine it was slightly rusted in place. Press down on the button and tap it with something. It'll move.
recoil spring free length
Does anyone know what an acceptable free length for an SKS recoil spring should be? I have a well used type 56. I thought it might be prudent to replace the recoil spring. The original spring measures about 12.75". The unused surplus spring I got measures right at 14" and seems quite a bit stiffer. Maybe the original spring is really just THAT worn? New spring seems to fit ok but I havent shot it yet. I suppose I could just shoot the damn thing and see if it works. Whats the worst that will happen....bolt will short stroke?
Does anyone know what an acceptable free length for an SKS recoil spring should be? I have a well used type 56. I thought it might be prudent to replace the recoil spring. The original spring measures about 12.75". The unused surplus spring I got measures right at 14" and seems quite a bit stiffer. Maybe the original spring is really just THAT worn? New spring seems to fit ok but I havent shot it yet. I suppose I could just shoot the damn thing and see if it works. Whats the worst that will happen....bolt will short stroke?
I have a Chinese SKS w/ Bayonet that my dad brought home from Vietnam. He was stationed in Udorn, Thailand, flying Jolly Greens (HH-53) picking up shot down plots over N Vietnam and Laos. He traded his combat boots and sunglasses for the rifle to a Laotian Tribesman. The stock is engraved with a few kills. If this rifle could only talk!
The 1-1/4" loss in relaxed spring length is pretty normal over time and with use. You should be just fine firing the gun.
Artie
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In MA, how do you register a Chinese SKS on the Massachusetts Gun Transaction Portal? I hate that I am making this difficult but... what is the "Make"; China, Arsenal/Factory, or the importer? What is the "Model", Type 56 SKS? Is a Chinese SKS considered "Antique"? Thanks for the help
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Firearms made before 1899 are antiques, so an SKS would not qualify.
I have read of different people doing it in various ways. C&R Bound Book lists "Manufacturer or Importer" or something to that effect.
In the case of Serbian arms manufactured at Zastava, I put Zastava. For Mosins I put Izhevsk, etc. but I think most people put country for milsurps.
I'd do "Norinco" as manufacturer and either "SKS" or "Type 56" as the model.
My SKS was bought in a group buy and the dealer put "Yugo" and "SKS" for the fields..."Yugo" is wonderfully imprecise, and no one came and did a no-knock raid on me...
I have read of different people doing it in various ways. C&R Bound Book lists "Manufacturer or Importer" or something to that effect.
In the case of Serbian arms manufactured at Zastava, I put Zastava. For Mosins I put Izhevsk, etc. but I think most people put country for milsurps.
I'd do "Norinco" as manufacturer and either "SKS" or "Type 56" as the model.
My SKS was bought in a group buy and the dealer put "Yugo" and "SKS" for the fields..."Yugo" is wonderfully imprecise, and no one came and did a no-knock raid on me...
