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The AK-47 assault rifle is a popular firearm with a rich history. Like any other firearm the AK-47 requires regular maintenance. Follow these steps to safely and efficiently field-strip an AK-47.
Steps
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1Make sure the firearm is unloaded, and the magazine is removed. Pull back the charging handle to eject any loaded rounds.[1]
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2Remove the cleaning rod located at the front of the rifle below the barrel.[2]Advertisement
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3Remove the bolt cover by pressing the button on the back of the bolt cover forward. This may take a little jiggling, but mostly just use a constant pressure pulling the cover up and back (toward the comb and up).[3]
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4Remove the bolt spring. Press the same button toward the front of the gun, sliding it out of its channel. Remove by pulling it backward.[4]
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5Pull out the bolt and charging handle.[5]
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6Use the cleaning kit tool to unlock the gas tube (the lever on the side of your rear sight). The lever should be pointing at a right angle to the barrel.[6]
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7Remove the gas tube.
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8At this point, you may clean your firearm with various solvents or oils. In my experience, Hoppe's gun oil is one of the best.
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9Perform these steps in reverse order to re-assemble your firearm. If you get stuck, find an online forum to assist you.
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Warnings
- Always be sure the firearm is unloaded.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Treat firearms with care and respect, as they are dangerous. Always treat them as if they are loaded (keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times).⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- Original cleaning tool kit, or pliers
- Solvents and oils
- Patches, and cleaning rods (if you plan on also cleaning your firearm)
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aDU6N4HvFg
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHIG2oG00mQ
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aDU6N4HvFg
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHIG2oG00mQ
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZigSux30iL8
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZigSux30iL8
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AK-47
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