Drum Mag failure of epic proportions

Viraqua · October 28, 2009, 12:56 PM

I bought a Russian style 75 rnd drum mag back in September for $125 dollars at a gun show in Eau Claire, WI. The seller said he reduced the price because the drum had rust on it. When I took it out to the range, loaded it and started firing, it started not loading a round. After popping it open, I found out that the clock spring was broken (snake oil salesman I tell ya).

So, I'm left with a $125 drum mag that can you can only feed 5 rounds into before slipping and losing it's tension. Is there anyplace I can get it repaired or find parts for the thing? Or even a way I can repair it myself?

Scorch · October 28, 2009, 01:36 PM

Rivet the broken ends of the spring together.
OR
Replace the spring.
OR
Sell the mag at a gun show to someone you will likely never see again.

MTT TL · October 28, 2009, 08:14 PM

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Sell the mag at a gun show to someone you will likely never see again.

Viraqua · October 28, 2009, 11:31 PM

I've already though of selling it back to a dealer but I'm sure they'd check.

I'd like to replace the spring but I need to find a place that sells them first

Riveting...... could be possible if I could get the old one out.

October 28, 2009, 12:56 PM	#1
Viraqua Junior Member Join Date: October 28, 2009 Posts: 2	Drum Mag failure of epic proportions I bought a Russian style 75 rnd drum mag back in September for $125 dollars at a gun show in Eau Claire, WI. The seller said he reduced the price because the drum had rust on it. When I took it out to the range, loaded it and started firing, it started not loading a round. After popping it open, I found out that the clock spring was broken (snake oil salesman I tell ya). So, I'm left with a $125 drum mag that can you can only feed 5 rounds into before slipping and losing it's tension. Is there anyplace I can get it repaired or find parts for the thing? Or even a way I can repair it myself?

October 28, 2009, 01:36 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Rivet the broken ends of the spring together. OR Replace the spring. OR Sell the mag at a gun show to someone you will likely never see again. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

October 28, 2009, 11:31 PM	#4
Viraqua Junior Member Join Date: October 28, 2009 Posts: 2	I've already though of selling it back to a dealer but I'm sure they'd check. I'd like to replace the spring but I need to find a place that sells them first Riveting...... could be possible if I could get the old one out.