Does anyone in Victoria BC know much about svt-40's???

[AlbertanBound]

Having huge troubles with my SVT, if anyone in the area is willing to offer assistance it would be awesome!
PM me

 

[lejarretnoir]

I'm sure any of us could walk you through it.
I've totally stripped the SVT40 a few times and understand the parts.

 

[fiddler]

Use a mallet or a 2x4 to get the bolt open and keep opening the gas valve until the bolt operates and cycles in a new round properly. Look for the SVT40 sticky in Red Rifles for a very comprehensive post of how to strip and re-assemble your rifle c/w good photos and diagrams. Find a proper gas adjustment tool if you don't already have one.

 

[AlbertanBound]

Thanks guys, right now i got er stripped and cleaned just struggling with removing the trigger group.

 

[lejarretnoir]

Thanks guys, right now i got er stripped and cleaned just struggling with removing the trigger group.

Open the little latch at the back of the receiver and take a brass punch or bullet tip and push the round piece in. Trigger group will will pop out underneath.

 

[svt1940]

Thanks guys, right now i got er stripped and cleaned just struggling with removing the trigger group.

Sometimes, the guard release may need a little help with a punch and a hammer but be sure the gate at the rear is open at the 9 o'clock position. On all my SVT, i can push the release with the cleaning rod, never had any difficulties.
Joce

 

[kaskirov]

I had a bit of trouble getting mine out; it required a bit of force. Putting it back in can be difficult too. I had to use a vise (with rubber)... There is probably a better way.

Is this a new (to you) rifle? They seem to need a lot of cleaning to get them operating properly.