Come on, we have all done it. Today was my day.
I have a 1950 vintage Russian SKS that when I got it she had an aftermarket Chinese fixed magazine that wouldn't feed. Since it's cold and snowy outside I figured I'd tinker with it and reinstall the original 10 round magazine back on it.
Had one HELL of a time getting it out, had to drive the hinge pin and take it out in 2 parts.
Eventually reinstalled original part.... gun went bang just fine but wouldn't cycle.
I brought it back inside and pondered what was wrong watching TV. Sitting on the coffee table was............ you guessed it, the gas valve! Put that back on and Crazy Ivan shoots as advertised. I'm glad I didn't pay 400 dollars for a straight pull SKS!
Lets hear some of your DUH moments.
I have a 1950 vintage Russian SKS that when I got it she had an aftermarket Chinese fixed magazine that wouldn't feed. Since it's cold and snowy outside I figured I'd tinker with it and reinstall the original 10 round magazine back on it.
Had one HELL of a time getting it out, had to drive the hinge pin and take it out in 2 parts.
Eventually reinstalled original part.... gun went bang just fine but wouldn't cycle.
I brought it back inside and pondered what was wrong watching TV. Sitting on the coffee table was............ you guessed it, the gas valve! Put that back on and Crazy Ivan shoots as advertised. I'm glad I didn't pay 400 dollars for a straight pull SKS!
Lets hear some of your DUH moments.