Russian Nagant

Sooeyman2035

December 07, 2012 11:11

Is there a tried & true way of correcting the long hard trigger pull on these rifles?

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  jonk

  December 07, 2012 12:05

  Lightly smooth the surfaces on the bolt and sear to make sure they are vertical, with a diamond file. Sometimes you can insert a small shim made from a pop can or similar thickness metal under the trigger to reduce how high the sear protrudes- you'll see where it screws in when out of the gun- to reduce travel (make sure you still have enough pressure to hold the trigger cocked). Otherwise, not much. That helps, but it's no miracle cure.

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  machine gun moran

  December 07, 2012 13:39

  Most of my Mosins came through with a very acceptable trigger pull, but on a couple, I had to work the engagement a little. I went for a very slight positive engagement (as opposed to a neutral or negative engagement), wherein the striker spring is very slightly compressed during the trigger pull. The smoothness of the pull is controlled by the finish on the mating surfaces. You do not want a negative engagement, because constant striker spring pressure can cause the mating surfaces to creep out of engagement.

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  beantownshootah

  December 07, 2012 19:08

  quote:Originally posted by Sooeyman2035
  Is there a tried & true way of correcting the long hard trigger pull on these rifles?
  
  
  Its not exactly traditional, but Timney makes a trigger module for the Mosin Nagant rifle that will give you a crisp break at any weight you like from 1.5 - 4 lbs, and it adds a trigger blocking safety feature too.
  
  Just a thought.

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  TRAP55

  December 08, 2012 07:40

  The Finns modified the trigger on the M39 by adding a pin. Your options are to try the shims, replace it with a Finn trigger, replace it with an overpriced aftermarket trigger, or pin the trigger you have.
  
  

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  Sooeyman2035

  December 11, 2012 08:42

  quote:Originally posted by beantownshootah
  quote:Originally posted by Sooeyman2035
  Is there a tried & true way of correcting the long hard trigger pull on these rifles?
  
  
  Its not exactly traditional, but Timney makes a trigger module for the Mosin Nagant rifle that will give you a crisp break at any weight you like from 1.5 - 4 lbs, and it adds a trigger blocking safety feature too.
  
  Just a thought.
  
  A great thought Shooter! I ordered a Nagant Timney Trigger from Midway. Picked it up & installed same day. It works perfectly & gives ease of mind with the new safety. Thanks again for your thought!

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