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Posted: 8/25/2016 8:42:03 PM EDT
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I just picked up a new N-Pap underfolder, and I can't get the buttplate to fold. I'm thinking it's just really tight from the factory but even when I try to force it with a good bit of force I can't get it to budge.
Is there a trick to this (I'm new to underfolding AKs), or do I just need to put some oil on the hinge and try to force it? Otherwise the rifle is beautiful. A very nice factory AK. |
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At what point in AK life was the under-folding stock invented? It was essentially a carry over from other designs that use that type of stock, so it wasn't "invented" when it came to the AK. I'd have to check my references but I believe they were first introduced in the early 50's. ETA: Just checked my references and they say it was originally introduced to paratroopers in 1949 on the Type 1. The design of the stock itself has changed throughout the years and between countries. |
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Thanks for the info. It was stuck up with cosmolene. I was able to put some mineral spirits in the joint and break it loose, and then added some CLP and worked it back and forth.
These guns must come to Century from Serbia completely coated in cosmolene, because there was still a fair amount on mine when I received it today. |
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Thanks for the info. It was stuck up with cosmolene. I was able to put some mineral spirits in the joint and break it loose, and then added some CLP and worked it back and forth. That is good to know. When I get a chance I will pull mine back out of the safe and clean out the joint. Thanks also for the info concerning the stock design. |
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