Baikal IZH 43 problem

Bill DeShivs · December 16, 2012, 09:58 PM

I can't get the screw that holds the opening lever out. Tried bigger screwdrivers, penetrating oils and heat. Could it be reverse threaded? Anyone with experience with these?

**Unclenick** · December 31, 2012, 05:25 PM

That sucks. No experience with that gun. Did you try emailing the factory? Nothing like an explanation in broken English to give you more confidence in what you are doing. This is the guy I would try:

Chief Designer for Small Arms, Sporting and Hunting Weapons
Vladimir P. Budanov

tel.: +7 (3412) 68-97-87
fax: +7 (3412) 66-35-44
e-mail: [email protected]

Good luck, Bill.

Nick

wyop · December 31, 2012, 11:36 PM

Here's a link to an English language manual for same. The last page is an exploded view of the gun:

http://www.eaacorp.com/Manuals/IZH-43-Manual.PDF

It could be reverse threaded, but I doubt it. The parts on the diagram that I believe are involved in your issue are 40 (the screw), 51 and 52.

Do you already have the buttstock off so that you can see into the lockwork?

**Unclenick** · January 1, 2013, 09:41 AM

That screw would sure be vulnerable to working loose as the latch is used and released no matter which way it's threaded. I'm wondering if some other piece locks it. Is there any chance it's in a through-hole and has been upset by a punch on the other side to keep it from being removed?

Bill DeShivs · January 1, 2013, 03:05 PM

It was locktighted in. A lot of heat, and a big screwdriver got it out!

**Unclenick** · January 1, 2013, 06:15 PM

Cool (or hot, rather)!

December 16, 2012, 09:58 PM	#1
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,981	Baikal IZH 43 problem I can't get the screw that holds the opening lever out. Tried bigger screwdrivers, penetrating oils and heat. Could it be reverse threaded? Anyone with experience with these? __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

December 31, 2012, 05:25 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	That sucks. No experience with that gun. Did you try emailing the factory? Nothing like an explanation in broken English to give you more confidence in what you are doing. This is the guy I would try: Chief Designer for Small Arms, Sporting and Hunting Weapons Vladimir P. Budanov tel.: +7 (3412) 68-97-87 fax: +7 (3412) 66-35-44 e-mail: [email protected] Good luck, Bill. Nick __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

January 1, 2013, 09:41 AM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	That screw would sure be vulnerable to working loose as the latch is used and released no matter which way it's threaded. I'm wondering if some other piece locks it. Is there any chance it's in a through-hole and has been upset by a punch on the other side to keep it from being removed? __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

January 1, 2013, 03:05 PM	#5
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,981	It was locktighted in. A lot of heat, and a big screwdriver got it out! __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

January 1, 2013, 06:15 PM	#6
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	Cool (or hot, rather)! __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

December 31, 2012, 11:36 PM	#3
wyop Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2012 Location: Wonderful, Windy Wyoming Posts: 133	Here's a link to an English language manual for same. The last page is an exploded view of the gun: http://www.eaacorp.com/Manuals/IZH-43-Manual.PDF It could be reverse threaded, but I doubt it. The parts on the diagram that I believe are involved in your issue are 40 (the screw), 51 and 52. Do you already have the buttstock off so that you can see into the lockwork?