So on Sunday I tooky new (used) norinco to the range for some test rounds.
It fired the first shot just fine. Then it stopped. I inspected the magazine and ejected the chambered round. The round had a clear, though light, impression from the firing pin. I reinserted the mag and tried again. Same thing- first round ok second round nada - just that ping from the firing pin.
Tried two more mags, all the mags I know work in my WASR. Same results with all mags.
I broke the rifle open and I think the recoil spring may be slightly worn, causing it to expand slightly at the bottom where it's catching, making the bolt catch.
Is there anything else you think it may be? I am looking for a site online to order the parts from but suprisingly it is hard to find the recoil spring. Either that or my google skills are failing me.
Suggestions on other potential causes would be great.
It fired the first shot just fine. Then it stopped. I inspected the magazine and ejected the chambered round. The round had a clear, though light, impression from the firing pin. I reinserted the mag and tried again. Same thing- first round ok second round nada - just that ping from the firing pin.
Tried two more mags, all the mags I know work in my WASR. Same results with all mags.
I broke the rifle open and I think the recoil spring may be slightly worn, causing it to expand slightly at the bottom where it's catching, making the bolt catch.
Is there anything else you think it may be? I am looking for a site online to order the parts from but suprisingly it is hard to find the recoil spring. Either that or my google skills are failing me.
Suggestions on other potential causes would be great.