SVT-40 "Jammed" or "Seized" closed?

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Hi Everyone

I was shooting my SVT-40 today, with Czech surplus 7.62x54R. I've shot about 75 rounds of this stuff before at the range. Went fine through 20 rounds today. Round 21, not so much.

Shot went off fine, but the case never ejected. Looking closer, the bolt is still locked in the closed position (battery?). When I try to open it by pulling on the charging handle on the bolt cover, I can't budge it. The bullet definitely went off. I also tried using a cleaning rod to ram out the spend case... no luck. I removed the trigger group, trying everything I can think of but can't get the bolt open, and the case out.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Barry
 
try slamming the entire gun against the ground, butt first, while driving down on the charging handle. Put some carpet or a rolled up coat on the ground to protect the stock. Should come loose, if it doesn't with that, yoou have bigger problems.
 
Sounds like you had a hard extraction.
I would go with the above mentioned method first.
If that doesn't work, this method WILL work but it is harder on your weapon if you don't do it properly . If you attempt it, remember; EASY DOES IT!
Try and rest the rifle on the ground on soft carpet or towels etc so it is positioned as if you were holding and aiming it, but resting on the ground.
Prop it up with whatever you need on the sides so it is holding in place in this position.
Put the inside of your left foot against the butt plate and use the back of your right foot heel to GENTLY but firmly tap the charging handle to the rear.
Increase the force slightly a couple of times if needed but stop short of Van Damme kicking the thing.
That should clear it.
EASY DOES IT! lol :D
 
Got it! Thanks guys. I used a two-by-four and forced it gently, then not-so-gently and it came loose. Looks like I need to do more cleaning in my chamber... I always clean because it's corrosive ammo, but I need to wipe it out really well after.

Thanks!
Barry
 
Clean (scrub) your gas system, and oil it. I know some guys say "don't oil it", well my SKS had this problem a couple times before I scrubbed it out and oiled it. I do it after every time I go shooting and it hasn't happened since.
 
ilovegunz said:
Clean (scrub) your gas system, and oil it. I know some guys say "don't oil it", well my SKS had this problem a couple times before I scrubbed it out and oiled it. I do it after every time I go shooting and it hasn't happened since.
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Oiling a gas system is not good,particulary on a SVT 40. The gas regulator have tiny holes and oiling will make it messy with powder residues same with the gas cylinder too. If shooting lacquered steel case ammos in a SVT, the chamber will need good cleaning from time to time with acetone or lacquer thinner. Oiling can be fine to protect against rust but the oil should be cleaned away before going to the range. For reliability, gas system must be kept dry.
Jocelyn
 
Lacquered steel casings and an old milsurp with some cosmo. I always keep a princess auto rubber/plastic mallet in my range box.

Clean your chamber out well.
 
Travis Bickle said:
Sounds like you had a hard extraction.
I would go with the above mentioned method first.
If that doesn't work, this method WILL work but it is harder on your weapon if you don't do it properly . If you attempt it, remember; EASY DOES IT!
Try and rest the rifle on the ground on soft carpet or towels etc so it is positioned as if you were holding and aiming it, but resting on the ground.
Prop it up with whatever you need on the sides so it is holding in place in this position.
Put the inside of your left foot against the butt plate and use the back of your right foot heel to GENTLY but firmly tap the charging handle to the rear.
Increase the force slightly a couple of times if needed but stop short of Van Damme kicking the thing.
That should clear it.
EASY DOES IT! lol :D
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Been there, done that, with an FN C1... Nothing like the good old days of kick starting yer riffle!
 
I used a 10 pound sledge, a little over kill, just gave it a love tap and it came free. I was using MFS non-corrosive with steel cases, but there was alot of fowling in the chamber.
 
Rubber mallet. Usually cheap at Canadian Tire. I keep one in my cleaning kit. It works well for all types of applications that require some force without damaging your finish or the metal.

I've never had this issue with an SVT-40. As others have said clean it well. Also I use G96 on mine, and then a good oil on all the high friction areas such rails for bolts etc. Seems to make the action very slick and smooth. Plus extractions work perfectly.

You might also want to check the gas setting. There is a wrench you can buy for this.
 
svt1940 said:
Oiling a gas system is not good,particulary on a SVT 40. The gas regulator have tiny holes and oiling will make it messy with powder residues same with the gas cylinder too. If shooting lacquered steel case ammos in a SVT, the chamber will need good cleaning from time to time with acetone or lacquer thinner. Oiling can be fine to protect against rust but the oil should be cleaned away before going to the range. For reliability, gas system must be kept dry.
Jocelyn
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You need to strip and clean it every time you shoot milsurp anyway, if you're not cleaning your gas system every time you shoot then you're neglecting your gun. I've tried your way and it sucks. I'll never not oil a gas system again. It's far more reliable oiled than not.
 
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