How do you disassemble a SKS assault rifle?

Answer 1

First, please do not call an SKS an "Assault rifle". They are not capable of fully automatic fire as a routine matter, and we have enough problems with overly regulating politicians as it is. To answer the question- clear the rifle by opening the action, check magazine to insure it is empty, check chamber, let bolt go forward, point is safe direction, pull trigger to drop hammer. Remove the cleaning rod if installed. Partially raise latch at rear of gas piston tube, lift rear of tube, press latch down to clear tube, lift free of rifle. On the right rear of the action is a takedown lever- lift, turn, withdraw to right, while keeping light pressure on bolt cover. Let cover slide to rear, withdraw cover, draw back bolt carrier, bolt and spring, remove from rear. Turn rifle over- look for metal stud directly behind trigger guard. Use a punch to press stud towards front of rifle, lift rear of trigger group from rifle. Action can now be removed from stock. Stop there, or you will regret it. The website at surplusrifle has good information on the SKS, including photos and step by step instructions.