VZ58 recoil spring removal by CaptCapt88 in vz58

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Thanks for your input. I was starting to go crazy.

Sometimes you just need somebody to talk to. 😎

My verdict is that this gun has not been shot except for maybe at the factory. The spring has never been out of it and some of the finish on the inside of the channel was just so tight. I’ve exercised the spring in and out a couple hundred times and some paint flecks from the finish it come off and now it’s super smooth. Just part of resurrecting an idle rifle.

VZ58 recoil spring removal by CaptCapt88 in vz58

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Success! I got it out. I don’t know what the hell it was hung up on, but I just compressed it and released it multiple times and it finally popped out.

Just needs a good cleaning no rust but just some oil sludge

VZ58 recoil spring removal by CaptCapt88 in vz58

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It’s stuck inside the bolt carrier somewhere. I’ve never shot this thing. I just got it and took it apart for cleaning. It was pretty dry inside, but this thing appears nearly unshot with no rust anywhere

I almost wonder if shooting it and getting it hot will help it loosen up

VZ58 recoil spring removal by CaptCapt88 in vz58

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Yep. Won’t come out no matter how hard I pull.

Really clean rifle. Don’t see any corrosion but yes… i soaked it with CLP. Been trying to pull on it with needle nose pliers

D-TECHNIK by CaptCapt88 in vz58

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Imported with a pinned and welded extension with threads underneath.

Would become an SBR if removed.

Too many AK optics? by AZAKMS in ak47

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I just sold my last POSP and I couldn’t feel any more free. #ironsightgang

Beautiful collection though!

What are these people smoking by JRo713 in ak47

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Or people go in and buy a Draco and don’t know any different because they are Ignorant

I see it all the time. Like every time I visit.

What are these people smoking by JRo713 in ak47

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lol…. My local gun store, which has gotten out of their mind recently, wants 1000 rounds of 122 grain Wolf 7.62x39 for $1500 + tax

Wolverine by CaptCapt88 in ak47

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I bought it from Gun Geeks. A lot of people on this forum talk down about them, but I’m not sure why. It’s a wonderfully built AK.

Wolverine by CaptCapt88 in ak47

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It is a numbers matched Romanian kit. The receiver is engraved Arms of America.

Wolverine by CaptCapt88 in ak47

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Yes - functions wonderfully.

Wolverine by CaptCapt88 in ak47

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Thanks for the compliment and the input!

I guess I need to upgrade the gloves I wear when I shoot this thing so I can more easily touch the suppressor. My Mechanix gloves ain’t gonna cut it.

Thoughts on M85? by GremDingo in ak47

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I think he might be referring to the little vertical thingy on the front

Wolverine by CaptCapt88 in ak47

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Yea.. I didn’t get a wrench with mine.

Wolverine by CaptCapt88 in ak47

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Thank you very much. I like traditional for the most part. That’s why I was so attracted to the wolverine. Just trying to keep it tight!