normal?

Posted: 6/3/2004 10:20:27 PM EDT

shot my WASR-10 for the first time (finally) last weekend. took it appart and cleaned it. but i noticed the black coating wore off the end of the bolt carrier where it enters the gas tube. is that normal? is that bad? does that make it more likely to rust now? or was the coating no biggie?

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Posted: 6/3/2004 11:21:37 PM EDT

[#1]

My SAR did that so I would guess that it is normal, but I honestly dont know for sure??

Posted: 6/4/2004 12:05:51 AM EDT

[#2]

The gas piston on the WASR as well as the SAR have been replaced with US made parts, hence the end of the bolt carrier needs some touching up,and is quickly shot with some spray paint . The paint quickly wears away (particularly if the bolt carrier is cleaned with a solvent). Don't worry it is normal.

Posted: 6/4/2004 3:37:31 AM EDT

[#3]

Normal,as you shoot it more you'll also notice finish wear on the receiver top rail.The more you shoot one,the rough edges will wear down and the action will get really smooth.Enjoy your AK,don't worry about it.

Posted: 6/4/2004 4:40:34 AM EDT

[#4]

Normal almost all of em wear a little different...

Posted: 6/4/2004 4:48:24 AM EDT

[#5]

I ask myself, does it still shoot? Heck its an AK it ain't ever gonna be pretty....just bone it like you own it, and drove it like you stole it!

Posted: 6/4/2004 6:12:03 AM EDT

[#6]

haha, thanks guys. i just wasnt sure if that was some sort of protective finish or something.

Posted: 6/4/2004 6:32:47 AM EDT

[#7]

You just wiped off the soot from the wolf you were shooting.

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