Firing pin issue SKS

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Ok, I just firing my SKS yesterday and the dam thing woulden't fire. I had a look at the firing pin and the dam pin is stuck. Anyone know what I should do to fix the problem? How do I remove the firing pin?

:confused: I looks like there is rust in the pin.. ? cosmoline? don't know.. :eek:
 
I am sure it feel like one of your kids it sick. I am not familiar with the details of your case but I believe you would need to take apart try to clean the rust off and then try to put it together. I may have the info you need for that. I have accumilated 40 pages of information with pictures and all that would help you do just that. I just do not know how to post it and you have your email blocked off.

PM your email address or tell me how to post 40 pages worth of a MSword file I would be glad to forward you my research.
 
there is a good link to cleaning and disassembly of the firing pin at surplusrifle.com
Another source to find info is simonov.net
Some pins do stick more than others and it is really important that they be kept clean to avoid slam fires.
 
The SKS is like a lot of other military semi's without a firing pin return spring. It can cake up with dirt and oil and stick forward. Be happy you didn't experience advanced primer ignition.

Take the bolt out and soak it in gasoline over night, then blast any remaining dirt out with carb cleaner. If the firing pin moves freely, you're back in business.
 
well the first time I shot it in (July), I got a VERY NASTY slam fire. I have already tried gasoline as well as Mineral spirits/kerosene with the SKS and it didn't get out anything. :( Isn't there a replacement firing pin availible with a return spring) I recall there being something like that availible? anyone know?
I saw the links to cleaning the SKS firing pin and it looks like I may just try it.


Thanks for all your help guys! :)
 
Ok, I have now seen the surplus rifle video and pics for taking the pin out. What a nice resource :) !! great site!
thanks again :) !
 
the firing pin on mine wasn`t quite stuck yet, but it was getting mighty close, I put the bolt in a glass and filled the glass with brake cleaner until the whole thing was soaking. Put in on the balcony, gave it the odd shake and stir left it overnight, next day I had a nicely free floating firing pin :D
 
The whole assembly should be taken down when you first get the rifle and everytime after use. I posted about a chunk of metal that had lodged in the firing pin channel. All the soaking in the world won't get that out! Nothing happened at the range, but that's the sort of thing that could bugger ya.Lube the FP keeper pin after you drive it out so next time it won't be so difficult. The pin has to rattle around or you put it in upside down. Mark the top side of the firing pin till you can recognize it. The Murray set up is a collared firingpin that uses spring tension to keep it inside the bolt face till struck. NO more protrusions. No slam fires. I haven't got one but I always check the pin.
 
I very highly recommend Murray's firing pin. He's a great guy to deal with, and if you send him the bolt assembly he'll install a new pin and spring and polish the bolt for you.

If you have any problems with slamfires while chambering the first round, get a new sear too.

-Rohann
 
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the trigger is fine, I used the same trigger on a fellow range members SKS and it was actually lighter and fired better, so it isn't the trigger but it is rust in the bolt assembly which is causing the pin sticking.
 
Get Murray's firing pin. Now if you clean it thoroughly and put it in properly then there's no problem, but you won't have to worry about it at all if you get the pin spring.

-Rohann
 
Mix the Eds Red stuff up and soak the bolt for awhile. Get a little drill bit and wrap it in fine steel wool and ream the channel out, take your time and you'll end up with a smooth hole for the pin to slide in. Barring that, just get a new bolt.The trigger group and the firing pin are two diferent assemblies unless you've changed the springs. The other trouble could be headspace. Did the casings show a strike mark? Or was it a shallow dimple? Check the threads here for ill fitted barrel to rerceiver stories. Headspace could be it if it isn't the firing pin.
 
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man it takes about half a second to pull it apart and if youre cleaning for corrosive ammo anyways(sounds like that's what yer usin) you might as well chuck it all in the sink and pour some boiling water over the pieces. Lube it LIGHTLY and put it back in, your rifle will thank you, and slamfires and full auto shouldnt happen
 
Ike said:
You might be thinking of this one, http://www.murraysguns.com/sksown.htm I don't know anyone who as bought it yet. Let us know how it works if you do get it
Cheers
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I have it and it well-worth the money in my opinion.
CNC-heat treated stainless steel firing pin and a return spring.
Comes with complete installation instructions and Murray is tops in customer service!

Firing pin retracts smartly every time. No more risk of slamfires.
I highly recommend Murray and this modification.

Smoothbore
 
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