Mosin Nagant trigger job

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Is there any demand out there for ball bearing trigger upgrades for the Mosin Nagant? I've done two now and the result is a nice crisp release that is of course adjustable with an Allen key for the amount of movement needed to release the shot.
Just trying to gauge the market out there to see if this is something worth following up on.
 
I treat my mosins/sks for what they are, $200 guns
That being said my mosin is one of my favorite guns so how much for said trigger upgrade?
 
I'm will take mine apart tomorrow, snap a few pics, and figure out how to post them here. I don't have a supply of factory triggers to modify, so it must be done on your supplied trigger. I see factory triggers for $7 each through online vendors but that just adds to the cost. My suggestion would be for interested parties to send in their triggers to be modded. I think the price line would be under $30 including return shipping by Canada Post. Right now I have a supply of 10 ball bearings and stainless steel adjustment screws left from my first dozen units.
 
Mild off topic: My mosin has a bit of creep and then a noticeable catch just before breaking. I can always tell when its going to pop. Anyone else have this on theres?

-chris
 
sounds good to me!

could this be done on SVT40s and SKS as well or is it a completely different trigger?

Either way, good luck to you! When I get my M38, I will send you what you need.
 
That's a good question. I don't own an SVT40 but I do have an SKS. When I get a chance, I'll pull the SKS down and see how that trigger assembly works.
I want to post a picture of the trigger in the Mosin, but don't know how to attach a photo. I'm working from an iPad. Does anyone here know how to add a pic into a post from an iPad?
 
Porschemann said:
That's a good question. I don't own an SVT40 but I do have an SKS. When I get a chance, I'll pull the SKS down and see how that trigger assembly works.
I want to post a picture of the trigger in the Mosin, but don't know how to attach a photo. I'm working from an iPad. Does anyone here know how to add a pic into a post from an iPad?
Click to expand...
Just use an image hosting site such as photobucket and copy/paste image link
 
This post now edited to include a picture.
Triggerball.jpg

The process is this:
- trigger is jigged in a milling machine
- secondary bolt stop is milled flat for drilling prep
- hole is drilled through top of trigger down into crest area for seer release cam
- hole is tapped for a stainless steel set screw
- pink loctite is applied and screw inserted.
- ball bearing is held in place with a dab of grease.
- trigger is reinstalled (push pin) and spring/seer reinstalled. Ensure ball bearing rides in hole of setscrew
- assemble rifle and test. To adjust remove bolt to rear and adjust with an allen key (not included)
- bump test rifle on butt stock. I use a 3lb rubber mallet. Ensure that rifle does NOT release firing pin due to shocks
- safety margin, back screw out 1/6 turn (one hex face of Allen key) for additional safety margin
- test in an approved manner

It is recommended that a gun smith install this trigger and set it up for you, or other qualified individual. Be aware that improper set-up will result in a hair trigger or trigger that could release the firing pin without warning. It is imperative that the trigger pull be set properly. I recommend the use of a trigger pull gauge and setting the trigger to 4 pounds but as always YMMV.

(ok, photo did not insert. I will edit this post later with a link to a photobucket page once I create an account there)
 
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