SVT doubling?!?!?

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Hey guys,

I recently purchased a 1941 Izhevsk SVT40, and although I have not shot it (just degreased it) I was wondering if anyone has experienced any sort of doubling/bursts? I heard from a buddy of mine that this is a problem that occurs with the SVT. Is this true or another myth?

Thanks
 
I once had a whole mag empty itself after pulling the trigger on the first shot. Scared the crap out of me. Turns out the primers on that batch of igman where particularly soft. No problems with milsurp.
 
That would be a bit embarrassing if you burned a mag of soft point (with soft commercial primers) hunting ammo into the side of a moose:eek:
 
To Correct Cocked&Locked, the SVT does not have a floating firing pin, it is spring loaded. The SKS has a free-floating firing pin. Not being a flaming troll, but merely correcting for clarity. Secondly, that moose would certainly be dead. Though the most dangerous issue for a doubleing incident because the cartridge of the 7.62X54R is long, is an OBD (Out of Battery Detonation) where it is not fully in the receiver. Using military ball ammo is best in my opinion for all military semi-autos when availiable, it is what they were made for. Lastly, as mentioned before, clean her up and make sure she is re-assembled properly. surplusrifle website has an excellent full colour step-by-step rifle disassembly guide.
 
Drachenblut said:
To Correct Cocked&Locked, the SVT does not have a floating firing pin, it is spring loaded. The SKS has a free-floating firing pin. Not being a flaming troll, but merely correcting for clarity. .
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Heck, no worreis man! :redface: Time to go take mine apart again, i guess its been too long. (hangs head in shame) thanks for correcting, its always good to have the correct information
 
One more correction, not every model of the SKS has a free floating firing pin. I believe all the earlier made ones are spring loaded. I know that my 1950 Tula is spring loaded.
 
I believe its the other way round, with the earlier ones being free floating, with the later being spring loaded. Many earlier rifles were given the addition of the spring during the refurb process (I believe - correct me if im wrong).
 
My 1953 Tula has a free floating firing pin as does my friend's 1954 Izhevsk. My understanding and reading into the SKS mentions that earlier production years had the spring loaded firing pin and my guess this may or may not be present (Soviet production after all) on 1947 to 1952. As long as you keep the bolt clean and the firing pin dry and free of obstruction you will be fine.
 
There are third-party kits that allow you to install a spring system if you should wish too in order to increase the reliability of the firearm. However I have heard that these were discontinued soon after due to the firing pin breaking after 1000 or so shots. Any ideas?
 
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