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[treebutcher]

I have an old pellet gun (SLAVIA 630), that has lost some of its snap. Is there any reasonable way to fix it?
h ttp://www.czub.cz/en/catalog/84-air-guns-cz/VSP/Slavia_630_STANDARD.aspx

Thanks

 

[j2k]

Depending on how old is it and how it was stored it might just need a bit of lube, a set of new seals, a new spring or all of these. Has it been in regular use? Any chance it was forgotten cocked in storage for a few years?

Without taking it apart it won't be easy to tell what exactly is wrong. If you google "slavia 630 disassembly" you'll find some pretty detailed tutorials on how to open it up.

The spare parts are not super easy to get here, you might need to order directly from cz: h**p://www.shop-cz.com/slavia-spare-parts/c-1222/ , they ship to Canada, but the shipping cost is high.

 

[tacfoley]

Getting spares here in UK is easier, and a whole lot cheaper to get to you, too.

https://www.gunspares.co.uk/products/24502/630/

tac

 

[treebutcher]

The gun is in mint condition but it has been sitting in the back of my cabinet for years. I really don't want to spend a ton of cash on it

 

[j2k]

If you can take the gun apart yourself then the cost of parts isn't very high. The UK store is a good one, I'm not sure they have the piston seal in stock thou.

D&L Airgun is in Canada and carries Slavia rifles, you could see if they have any spare parts for your model. h**p://www.dlairgun.com/Contact.html

 

[blackacres]

I'd suggest you pm leonardj a member on here to see if he is still repairing these types of air guns. He is an avid air gunner and very knowledgeable with the workings and repair of them. He may have the parts and be able to 'coach' you through the reseal and relube procedure.

FYI - I noticed that he just started a thread below yours.

Good luck.

 

[garmic]

It most likely has a leather seal and after sitting for so long it may have dried out, what you could try before taking it apart is to put a couple drops of chamber lube or mineral oil in the transfer port and leave it standing for a few days.

 

[leonardj]

1) Check the breech seal - they usually harden up with age and don't offer a very good seal. #### the gun, load a pellet, lay a tissue over the breech area, point the gun at your pellet trap, and fire it. If the tissue jumps, you need to either shim, or replace the breech seal.

2) Attempt to rejuvenate the piston seal as garmic advises, above. Another good oil to use is pure silicone oil, obtainable at the local hobby shop as radio control car shock oil.

3) Apply a few drops of at least 30 wt non-detergent oil through the cocking slot of the action to lubricate the piston, mainspring and spring guide.

If none of the above brings the gun back up to snuff, it will probably have to be opened up, and the course of action assessed from there.

 

[treebutcher]

Thanks for the advice guys. I'm going to check the breach seal and oil the piston seal first and see if that helps.