Hey all,

It's my first time posting in the SKS forum, and I'm relatively new to the platform, so please forgive my ignorance!

I picked up one of those beater gunsmith specials Royal Tiger Imports was selling late last year. When I got the rifle, it seemed to be in decent shape with the exception of a stock that seems to have been used as both a carving post and a well abused baseball bat.

I had some issues taking the rifle apart - that thing was FULL of cosmoline - but the SKS is in working order now. I've shot it several times, with no issues.

However, I never did disassemble the bolt. The pin (retaining pin, not the firing pin!) is really stuck in there. To get it as clean as possible, I soaked it in mineral spirits, boiling water, CLP, etc. Several times before shooting it.

I still feel bad about never cleaning out the firing pin channel, and I have a nagging worry about slamfires for that reason. Is there someone around that will disassemble a SKS bolt, clean out the firing channel, and install a firing pin spring for a reasonable price? From my Googling I've seen references to a couple guys that do it, but those links were all several years old and I'd like to check for an up-to-date website\person who can confirm that that service is still available.

Any leads, price quotes, etc. Would be really appreciated! I'll try to put a photo of the rifle up so y'all can admire its (I think early SinoSoviet) glory.

I have several SKS's and have not done a spring mod to any of them yet.


Murrays is who I have heard about often for this mod.

Murrays is well known for it

To prevent slam fires I popped the pin out of the bolt and took a Q tip to clean it out. The gun works fine without a spring and I wouldn't recommend buying one if it isn't necessary