Tools For Successful Assembly Of Kalashnikova Rifles
Assembly Tools For The Talented Craftsman
P/N GS-0001, AKM - AK-74 Barrel Disassembly & Assembly Tool $37.10 Shipped
Option - With Cold Black Oxide Treatment $39.10 Shipped
This tool is designed to safely disassemble the components of the barrel from a cut-up or intact barrel assembly of It can also be used to assemble the parts on a new or reclaimed barrel. It is a superior replacement for plain press plates and rails that are available elsewhere and allows the thin-walled barrel components to be moved without damage. The slot for the rear sight block is counterbored with a lip that fits the area where the barrel meets the rear sight block assembly, and this is critical for the AK-74 type rifle barrel. What rifles does it work with? It works with AKM and AK-74 barrels from Russia, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Poland - including the Tantal. It does not work for the Yugoslavian AK due to the vast difference of journal diameters compared to the AKM design. It also does not work for any of the RPK type rifles. It is manufactured from 5/8"-thick x 1 1/2" wide x 7 1/2" long AISI 1018 cold-drawn steel that is not heat-treated. The price for this tool is $36.90 shipped priority post with a delivery confirmation number. These are normally in stock, but can be manufactured with less than a one-week lead time if stock is depleted.
P/N GS-0002, Romanian RPK Barrel Disassembly & Assembly Tool $37.10 Shipped
With Cold Black Oxide Treatment $39.10 Shipped
This tool is designed to safely disassemble the components of the barrel from a cut-up or intact barrel assembly. It can also be used to assemble the parts on a new or reclaimed barrel. It is a superior replacement for plain press plates and rails that are available elsewhere and allows the thin-walled barrel components to be moved without damage. This tool is designed solely for the Romanian RPK rifle barrel and does not work with the Yugoslavian RPK barrel. Similar to the previous tool it is manufactured from 5/8"-thick x 1 1/2" wide x 9" long AISI 1018 cold-drawn steel that is not heat-treated. The price for this tool is $36.90 shipped priority post with a delivery confirmation number. These are not normally in stock, but can be manufactured with less than a one-week lead time if desired.
P/N GS-0003-A, Yugoslavian RPK Barrel Assembly Tool $37.10 Shipped
Option - With Cold Black Oxide Treatment $39.10 Shipped
With P/N GS-0003-B & P/N GS-0003-C Barrel Disassembly Tools $46.60 Shipped
Option - With Cold Black Oxide Treatment $48.60 Shipped
This tool is designed to safely assemble the components of the barrel from a cut-up or intact barrel assembly. Like the other tools it is a superior replacement for plain press plates and rails that are available elsewhere and allows the thin-walled barrel components to be moved without damage. This tool is designed solely for the Yugoslavian RPK rifle barrel and does not work with the Romanian RPK barrel. Similar to the previous tool it is manufactured from 5/8"-thick x 1 1/2" wide x 9" long AISI 1018 cold-drawn steel that is not heat-treated. The price for this tool is $36.90 shipped priority post with a delivery confirmation number. These are normally in stock, but can be manufactured with less than a one-week lead time if stock is depleted.
Most of the Yugoslavian RPK rifles used in the Balkan War have barrels that were worn beyond use and new barrels are now available from other suppliers. If you plan to disassemble a Yugoslavian RPK barrel you will need these additional tools to safely remove the gas block - the P/N GS-0003-B split sleeve gas block support and the GS-0003-C support bar. These can be sold separately of course, but can be included with the GS-0003-A at a slight discount and for the same shipping cost. The complete toolset for the Yugoslavian RPK is shown below with the split sleeve and support bar for supporting the gas block. The combined price for all three (03) tools plus a hose clamp (to secure the split sleeve) is $46.40 shipped priority post with a delivery confirmation number. If you are merely planning to assemble a Yugoslavian RPK barrel you just need the GS-0003-A for a cost of $35.90 shipped priority post with a delivery confirmation number.
P/N GS-0004-A, Yugoslavian M70 AK Barrel Assembly Tool $37.10 Shipped
Option - With Cold Black Oxide Treatment $39.10 Shipped
With P/N GS-0004-B & P/N GS-0004-C Barrel Disassembly Tools $46.60 Shipped
Option - With Cold Black Oxide Treatment $48.60 Shipped
This tool is designed to safely assemble the components of the barrel from a cut-up or intact barrel assembly of the Yugoslavian M70 AK rifle. Like the other tools it is a superior replacement for plain press plates and rails that are available elsewhere and allows the thin-walled barrel components to be moved without damage. This tool is designed solely for the Yugoslavian M70 AK rifle barrel and does not work with any other barrel. Similar to the previous tool it is manufactured from 5/8"-thick x 1 1/2" wide x 9" long AISI 1018 cold-drawn steel that is not heat-treated. The price for this tool is $36.90 shipped priority post with a delivery confirmation number. These are normally in stock, but can be manufactured with a one-week lead time if stock is depleted. This new tool in is now in production and is 9" OAL in order to better span the back-up plates of most hydraulic presses.
Most of the Yugoslavian rifles available saw service in the Balkan War and have barrels that were worn beyond use. New barrels are now available from other suppliers. If you plan to disassemble a Yugoslavian M70 AK barrel you will need these additional tools to safely remove the gas block - the P/N GS-0004-B split sleeve gas block support and the GS-0004-C support bar. These can be sold separately of course, but can be included with the GS-0004-A at a slight discount and for the same shipping cost. The complete toolset for the Yugoslavian M70 AK is shown below with the split sleeve and support bar for supporting the gas block. The combined price for all three (03) tools plus a hose clamp (to secure the split sleeve) is $46.40 shipped priority post with a delivery confirmation number. If you are merely planning to assemble a Yugoslavian M70 AK barrel you just need the GS-0004-A for a cost of $36.90 shipped priority post with a delivery confirmation number.
A Tutorial Of Applying The GS-0003-A, -B, -C Toolset Done By A Fellow Enthusiast
P/N GS-0005 AK Barrel Pushing Tool $59.55 Shipped
The Tool Shown Below Is The Prototype - The Tool In Production Is Treated With Cold Black Oxide For No Addtional Charge
What's New? - Take A Look Above!
A suitable tool to "push back" a newly-installed barrel has not been around for a long time. This type of tool is invaluable during headspacing operations as it provides a direct on-center force to the barrel breech and is long enough to press the barrel completely out if desired. This tool works with a fully-assembled receiver and misses the tang completely. The small brass shoe at the tip is easily and economically replaceable should it become worn to the end it is not useful. The tool works for both the milled and stamped receivers of the AK, AK, AK-74, and RPK rifles in all calibers.
We all have used a tool that was at best a compromise as it was a long steel rod buffered at the breech with some pennies or a small brass disk. Such makeshift tools always pushed at an angle and did not provide a straight push on the barrel's centerline. This tool keeps things absolutely straight. The tool shown above is the prototype model that has since been altered to fit the 7,62 x 54,0R Romanian PSL and it is now treated with black oxide to make it more attractive and corrosion-resistant. Please let me know if you need the special shoe for the PSL and I can substitute it. Additional shoes of either type are available for $2.50 each plus shipping.
The GS-0005 normally ships in a tube, but can be shipped with any of the other tools in a USPS priority medium box for the same price. If it fits - it ships. These have not been available from anyone for quite some time so I think it is time to offer a new economical design to fellow enthusiasts.
To Order Any Of These Tools - Simply Send Me An Email At Robert.Forbus@robertforbus.com
Please note that I can ship two (02) different tools in the same priority post box for $5.90 which includes a delivery confirmation number and saves a bit of money. If one orders three (03) or more tools I must use the large priority mail box size that ships for $11.65 with a delivery confirmation number.
I do not accept credit cards at this time; but I do accept discreet PayPal (sent as a "gift" with no references to firearms of any type), money orders, and personal cheques. Items paid for by PayPal and money order ship the next postal business day, and please note that I do hold an item for seven (07) days hold after receipt and deposit of any personal cheque. I do sell these tools on GunBroker.com but the best price is available here from my website since there are no fees. Please send me a short email message stating your intent to purchase so I know to (a) check my stock, (b) watch for your payment, and (c) have a way to send you a delivery confirmation number.
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I designed, built, and proofed an array of special tools that provide a accurate and faultless assembly process for the components of both the AKM and the AK-74 rifles. There are good tools offered from other sources that are definitely more economical to purchase than the ones I designed, but of course I like mine the best. These tools are designed to be built by any competent toolmaker with a minimum amount of machinery. I cannot sell these tools for a competitive price, so I make the drawings available to anyone who wishes to manufacture them themselves. Inquire about the cost for the drawings at Robert.Forbus@robertforbus.com