The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

Here it is..finally... Im really excited to shoot it soon...it was dirty...and i got greenish stuff out of the barrel..so maybe corrosive stuff before? i cleaned it real good though...I will have a few questions after the pictures..so here goes...











And its got the tapco trigger..so no trigger slap (I hope) and the trigger is great...



So my questions are...what is a good way to clean all the gas tubes..(like the one with the handguard piece on it and so on....

and do you have to oil the finish on this or is it special in some way..i know it seems way different than bluing...

Bore solvent and pipe cleaners work good .

The finish is parkerized, or a phosphate finish, it doesn't glare in sunlight like a regular finish. Kinda think of it as a matte bluing.

Just keep the finish wiped down with a small amount of oil like you would regular bluing, that's about all I do with the ones I have with the same finish.
Also use a black or dark grey cloth to wipe it down, the rougher finish will show the fibers if a lighter color is used.

WHOOO HOOOO! Avenger, way to go. I really like it. I don't know how close the gas system is to my 56(I think the same) just use your brush to clean the tubes and like they said wipe her down with alittle oil now and then.those things are almost bullet proof!haha.to bad I don't live closer we could go tear it up! Also I was told not to oil my piston, don't know how true that is so anyone with more experience can chime in on that one.congrats again.welcome to twenty bullets for 4.97 a box at Wally world!

celt1314 wrote:WHOOO HOOOO! Avenger, way to go. I really like it. I don't know how close the gas system is to my 56(I think the same) just use your brush to clean the tubes and like they said wipe her down with alittle oil now and then.those things are almost bullet proof!haha.to bad I don't live closer we could go tear it up! Also I was told not to oil my piston, don't know how true that is so anyone with more experience can chime in on that one.congrats again.welcome to twenty bullets for 4.97 a box at Wally world!

Thanks man ..and yeah..cheap ammo is always good..im gonna save 100$ or so and buy a case here soon

Also after i re do the rough wood and make it look awesome ill post some pics..im hoping it turns out good

Do me a favor and shoot and post a video when you go shoot that bad @$$ mamar Jamar !

celt1314 wrote:Do me a favor and shoot and post a video when you go shoot that bad @$$ mamar Jamar !

Will do...i may take one tomorrow

Just a very very thin coat of oil on both the SKS and AK piston. No excessive dripping or over oiling, same with the inside of the gas tube. There is just that chance of excessive pressure there from burning oil , if not, it just makes a black sticky mess .

Greasemonkey wrote:Just a very very thin coat of oil on both the SKS and AK piston. No excessive dripping or over oiling, same with the inside of the gas tube. There is just that chance of excessive pressure there from burning oil , if not, it just makes a black sticky mess .

Whats the best method of lubing the tube to the perfect amount gotta learn all the tricks

On the Mak's and PSL I just use a .410 gauge swab with just a few drops of oil on it in the tube, you just want a film of oil both, bordering on dry. I clean the gas port with a toothpick, but don't break it, I have the tool, somewhere

Also, if it was really nasty stuff, a .20 gauge bore brush in the tube for the carbon.

There is really no wrong way to clean it, I've seen people take it apart, use a garden hose, some soap and an air compressor to blow it out. Then oil it up.

Greasemonkey wrote: There is really no wrong way to clean it, I've seen people take it apart, use a garden hose, some soap and an air compressor to blow it out. Then oil it up.

Thats true..its an ak

maybe one of those patch holders on a short cleaning rod with a tiny bit of oil on it...i just dont wanna miss any spots..although it probably doesnt need oiled really unless its not ognna be shot for a few months or something right?

I'm thinking just wipe the piston down with your finger and run an oily patch through the tube like you would the barrel of a rifle.speaking of barrels, is that chrome lined, and is that a thirty rounder? I think it would look good if you just oiled the wood.I've heard they use knotted boot laces and motor oil to clean them in the big sand box out east.

celt1314 wrote: I'm thinking just wipe the piston down with your finger and run an oily patch through the tube like you would the barrel of a rifle.speaking of barrels, is that chrome lined, and is that a thirty rounder? I think it would look good if you just oiled the wood.I've heard they use knotted boot laces and motor oil to clean them in the big sand box out east.

Yep chrome lined 30 rounds..i got 2 more mags i bought..and am planning on getting a few more sometime...im gonna sand it till smooth..and use red oak stain on top of whats there..should give it a nice red dark color..and then finish it off with low gloss tung oil

avenger wrote:

Greasemonkey wrote: There is really no wrong way to clean it, I've seen people take it apart, use a garden hose, some soap and an air compressor to blow it out. Then oil it up.

Thats true..its an ak

maybe one of those patch holders on a short cleaning rod with a tiny bit of oil on it...i just dont wanna miss any spots..although it probably doesnt need oiled really unless its not ognna be shot for a few months or something right?

Yup, if you don't plan on shooting it for a while, oil it up. "BUT" before you do, remember to pull it apart(takes what, 3 minutes ) and give it quick oil drying wipe down

Wow nice rifle! Now you got me drooling for an ak

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Greasemonkey wrote:

avenger wrote:

Greasemonkey wrote: There is really no wrong way to clean it, I've seen people take it apart, use a garden hose, some soap and an air compressor to blow it out. Then oil it up.

Thats true..its an ak

maybe one of those patch holders on a short cleaning rod with a tiny bit of oil on it...i just dont wanna miss any spots..although it probably doesnt need oiled really unless its not ognna be shot for a few months or something right?

Yup, if you don't plan on shooting it for a while, oil it up. "BUT" before you do, remember to pull it apart(takes what, 3 minutes ) and give it quick oil drying wipe down

3 minutes..you serious..like 10 seconds... I love the simplicity of this gun

Nice. I have been seeing these a lot lately. My LGS has them priced pretty good with a bayonet. Still not sure yet. I'm on the hunt for something bigger. , but it's tempting and the ammo is a whole lot cheaper.

Jumperwire wrote:Nice. I have been seeing these a lot lately. My LGS has them priced pretty good with a bayonet. Still not sure yet. I'm on the hunt for something bigger. , but it's tempting and the ammo is a whole lot cheaper.

Tempt Tempt Tempt ... sorry