SVT 40 Firing Pin Retaining Pin Help

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Hello All!

I have a bit of a dilemma and require someone help! For Christmas I got a 1942 Tula sniper, and gave her a quick cleaning to wipe off most of the packing grease and tidy her up a bit. Yesterday I got a 1940 Ishevsk and today I decided to give them both a good cleaning, and while taking apart the bolts, and going to remove the firing pins, I came to my problem. They Ishevsk retaining pin came out easily. But when it came to taking apart my Tula bolt, I couldn't get the little bugger out. Below are the pictures of each bolt and it's respective firing pin retaining pin. It appears that the one in the Tula bolt is almost like a random piece just sort of jammed in there by Ivan at the refurb factory. Any suggestions on how to get it out? I just don't want to damage anything.

Here is the Ishevsk bolt with what I assume is the normal firing pin retaining pin, from both sides of the bolt.

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And here is the devil made Tula bolt that I cannot seem to figure out how to get the damn thing out!

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Cheers

Brad
 
i have an ishevsk and i need a punch to get the retaining pin out. its a pain in the ass but i only do it about one in five cleaning cycles and haven't had any issues.
 
 
it looks like you just have to hit it out with a punch. maybe take a hair dryer to it to help loosen it or put it the oven for a while? it does look a little beat up though. links work
 
Your Tula might be slightly deformed on the left side. Find good punch and start from the right side. As it was said - some are hard to get out. If you can't - don't sweat, leave it alone just spray some oil inside.
 
Thanks for the advice guys! Just wanted to make sure there wasn't a more gentle way before I grabbed a hammer and used brute force and ignorance. Haha!
 
Get a good punch and ball peen hammer,preferably a small one, and take your time, punch out the pin, it's gonna take a few thumps. When you get it out, check for damage, and if the pin is still good, taper it down with some sandpaper or a fine file until it fits snug when it's put back in use. Check the bolt body for burrs and damage too, and after that all I can say is happy shooting. BTW- I have a piece of 2x6 with holes drilled in it for punching out pins, it gives a place for the pin to fall into, and it's also a solid platform, it's makes the process easier for me. Good luck.
 
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