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5/8/2012 12:44:58 PM
 
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Section 9: Military Weapons Subject: Suppressed 1895 Nagant Msg# 830284
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No problem. I'm currently looking at Ak-47 flash suppressors as I had the Mosin nagant threaded to accept AK flash hiders. I did this because the Russian 7.62 tends to be a little bigger than the American 7.62 and I wanted to get something with the necessary room. the number out there is staggering. I'll narrow my list down and toss it up here.
The guy that threaded my barrel used a guide and a die to cut it. I held the rifle while he did the threading. It took some muscle, a good grip, and avoiding the metal coming off the barrel as cut by the threads but it was done in 15 minutes. All hand tools, no lathe was involved. I used a 14-1.0LH die, which is the standard AK-47 thread. I did this in part because of the bullet size used in Comblock ammo and AK-47 muzzle brakes / flash suppressors / flash enhancers (yes I am considering one of these for the Mosin because I think it will look cool and this is more of a fun rifle than anything) are all over the place in varying prices. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: I've seen YouTube videos of suppressed Nagant revolvers and it it's really funny. One of those "what the heck why NOT!" projects that tickle the funny bone. Kewl. Hey, when you get down to looking for the right flash suppressor for the 7.62x54 cartridge, would you show us and tell us what you are planning? I think others besides me would like to comment on that one. BTW, I've been considering threading a barrel for a flash suppressor myself, and am wondering what you used. I found a thread alignment tool that starts the cutting die in alignment with the barrel's exterior so you are cutting straight, and I think that is the key. I'm planning on using a 14-1.0LH die which seems most common for the flash suppressors I'm considering. Is that what you used on your Mosin Nagant? (Obviously I'm planning on doing this project sans lathe.) |
