Got a new SVT

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Had my new SVT from Lever Arms show up yesterday, have to say that it's a beauty.
It's a 1940 Tula with 6 port muzzle break, and a regular infantry stock (not AVT).


However I'm have some difficulty getting the gas piston out. The piston seems to be jammed, and therefore I can't get the gas system apart to clean the cosmo out. Any suggestions of how to get it loose? I've already given it a couple good whacks with a hammer and it didn't budge.



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In case the piston is stuck because of the cosmoline, try to dissolve it with mineral spirits... Hopefully, a good "soaking" is all that is required.
 
I have no experience with these but your problem gave me an idea for soaking it. Get some disposable earplugs and stick a couple in the end of the barrel then fill up the barrel with varsol or mineral spirits. That should slowly seep into the piston area if it is plugged up with cosmoline. Hopefully the ear plugs will last long enough in the solution to free up the piston, otherwise they may dissolve depending on material.

Just a thought that might help.

Good luck
 
I walked into Lever Arms just the other day (while on my BC road trip). Walked out with a decent 1942 Tula (i think) ... that had a 4 port brake , AVT stock and slotted receiver for the PU scope rail. The price was $375 CAD , but worked out to around $420 out the door due to the BC hospitality TAX lol . When it comes to buying SVT 40's , ALWAYS be sure to check the bore condition; the one I bought was slightly frosted, But it was apparently the best of the slotted receivers they had left at that time.

I havent cleaned the cosmo off mine yet, but upon dissembling it, I noticed the cleaning rod was stuck REALLY good due to hardened cosmo.

Is it the gas piston that is stuck, or the OP rod itself ?
 
Easy peasy rifle to break down, I've heard a lot of people rant about them being difficult however I call BS on it, I've owned a number of them. I used degreaser on a mosin I had full of cosmoline, and have used a heat gun being very careful, take all the wood off so as not to ruin the varnish.
 
Brake Clean will clear the most hardened cosmoline.

Just be sure to give it a nice G96 cleaning immediately after.
 
Soaked it for a little bit, and then took the heat gun to it. Couple good hard whacks with the hammer and problem solved. It still seems a little snug,but that shouldn't be an issue.
Have to say that I'm really pleased with this rifle, I haven't shot it yet, but the bore with cosmo in it, still looked better than the barrel of my shooter svt ever did. I'd certainly recommend buying from lever, and I'll certainly purchase from them again in the future.
Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
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Anyone can fix any Soviet firearm with just two tools - hammer and big screwdriver. A qualified gunsmith on the other hand can do everything with just a hammer.
 
Last summer while on vacation I went into Lever looking to take home a "select grade" SVT. After waiting for awhile I was shown one with couple of very noticeable stock repairs and without other things on my "select" list. Even though I was the only customer in the store, they didn't seem too interested in selling me one. I am glad others are happy with their purchases, maybe I am too picky.
 
SKS Bitten said:
Last summer while on vacation I went into Lever looking to take home a "select grade" SVT. After waiting for awhile I was shown one with couple of very noticeable stock repairs and without other things on my "select" list. Even though I was the only customer in the store, they didn't seem too interested in selling me one. I am glad others are happy with their purchases, maybe I am too picky.
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Yes, most shops aren't very interested in dealing with picky milsurp buyers. Understandably so. You need to pick your spots and try not to annoy anyone who has something you want. I know from experience ;)
 
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