Vz.58 Longevity and Parts

[VanIsleCam]

I have a complete set of replacement parts for mine.

 

[wbaad]

Is the bolt carrier an item the wears out typically? I can't say I felt the need to have a 2nd

I've never heard of it. the receiver would likely wear out before the carrier, but you never know.

 

[Figure 11]

Is there a wear life for the main and striker springs? They're solid enough that I could see them lasting the life of the barrel. If you ask someone who was issued one of these about wear parts, they will laugh at you.

 

[wbaad]

Is there a wear life for the main and striker springs? They're solid enough that I could see them lasting the life of the barrel. If you ask someone who was issued one of these about wear parts, they will laugh at you.

Everything has a wear life. Likely a very long time though!
If parts are cheap and you can afford them buy them! You can always sell them later if you don't want them

 

[Ungrateful]

You can't just swap the bolt or carrier in a vz58. They are headspaced to the rifle, just like an ak or garand. Dropping in a replacement bolt without fitting for headspace could cause a kaboom. Have to have an armourer do it, or at least have the proper tools and experience before you do it yourself.

 

[VanIsleCam]

You can't just swap the bolt or carrier in a vz58. They are headspaced to the rifle, just like an ak or garand. Dropping in a replacement bolt without fitting for headspace could cause a kaboom. Have to have an armourer do it, or at least have the proper tools and experience before you do it yourself.

I was not aware of that - can anybody else confirm this?

 

[upinsmokeweldinginc]

Thats a little excessive, your gun isn't gonna blow up because you changed your bolt or carrier. Done it and never had a problem

 

[svt1940]

You can swap carrier without any problem but the bolt and the locking piece must be checked to be sure headspace is withing specs.

 

[VanIsleCam]

Thanks SVT.

 

[Crewman6]

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[klepper62]

Don't the CSA VZ 58's come with a five year warranty in Canada?

 

[p.Rundle]

Don't the CSA VZ 58's come with a five year warranty in Canada?

Do they? I dunno

 

[Redblack]

Don't the CSA VZ 58's come with a five year warranty in Canada?

Yes they do

 

[VanIsleCam]

Yes and the warranty is transferable....

 

[CanadianBaconPancakes]

They do have 5 year warranty. A real FULL parts kit will set you back allot or at least close to the price of a used VZ. 870P nailed it with the parts you should look for. In a shtf scenario your not going to haul around a full parts kit anyway, and i would reconsider your choice unless of firearm if you live in rural areas.

You should be more worried about what your going to do when pushed outta the house at -40 in rural canada and run into into a bear while eating some jerky and all you have is 7.62x39. I would be impressed if your that prepared to haul around more equipment for your gun then people take hunting. Gear weights you down and full spare parts kit would be low on my list.