helix 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I bought a .223 Saiga but can't figure out how to disassemble it. The button to release the dust cover (number 1 in the attached image) will not go in. I assume I am doing something wrong but I don't know what, so any help would be appreciated. I have searched the web but have not been able to find a guide. Also, can anyone tell me what the metal protrusion is in what is labeled as number 2 in the attached image? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okie shooter 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 On getting the dust cover off, you have to just press firmly. The number 2 item is the bolt hold open, you pull the bolt back and press the hold open up and it will lock the bolt open. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 You came to the right place. You are correct in labling that part number one. If it's stuck just take a rubber or plastic mallet and whack it good and it should push all the way in after that. If you need to, use a wooden dowel or anything softer than steel and punch it all the way through with a hammer. Once you do this you can look and see what the problem was and take steps to correct it (probably the rear block has been punished in some way and the dovetail joint the recoil spring "button" rides in has been dinged or something) I don't know how this can happen with a small cartridge like a .223 but I have seen it happen with Saiga 12s when shooting heavy loads on the wrong gas setting and or with no recoil buffer installed. No matter what is wrong you have to push that button all the way in to pop the top cover and field strip the rifle. The button number 2 in the image is the bolt hold open lever. You push that up while retracting the bolt and it holds the carrier back in the open position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
helix 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I have not shot the gun yet (and it was sold to me as new) so I hope its not from a previous firing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 It's probably just paint. Smack the shit out of it! Make sure the step in the push button isn't hitting the receiver cover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jStat 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Where are these such guides you speak of? I'd like to find one so I fully know how to disassemble my own .223. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kresk 10,063 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) Here's a couple of good references: http://www.ar15.com/content/guides/assembl...FieldStripping/ and http://www.lifelibertyetc.com/Rangebag.aspx (scroll down the page to the AK video.) At least it'll get you started. Edited February 28, 2007 by tritium Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marvin42 2 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 when I asked about field stripping; whatmanual sent me this video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ1o3uby7pw IT worked like a charm with a little interpretation (I was doing a S-12 so some of it is different.) Marvin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Check the 410 section... there is a sticky there that I wrote... "tear down instructions" It is for the 410... but MOST of it will cross reference to the rifles... It will set ya straight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deamon 0 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I have to know where the zombie picture cam from, must have it hanging in my garage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jStat 0 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 I have to know where the zombie picture cam from, must have it hanging in my garage. I can email you the full picture...It ain't much bigger, but hey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marvin42 2 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Did you get it field stripped? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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