General Czech BRNO 98/22 issue

Jackson_State · 08-22-2006, 07:49 PM

Bought a Czech BRNO 98/22 in excellent condition today and going through the motions of disassemble but having a problem, the gun has set for a long number of years and the magazine floor plate is almost glued(stuck) to the bottom guard. Also the forward bottom locking screw will not move due to build up. I dont want to force these apart with the chance on notching the wood or scratching the wood. My question is would there be anything i could buy( an oil or something) or do to loosen these parts? Thanks

Mooseman684 · 08-23-2006, 01:09 AM

I suggest a small amount of mineral spirits or wd-40 which will loosen cosmoline and old grease. Let it soak for a while...Make sure to use the PROPER Gunsmith Screwdriver so as not to twist the notch in the screw.
Rich

Big Dog · 08-23-2006, 04:11 AM

Try a bit of 'Liquid Wrench' penetrating oil?
The screws are easily available if you bugger them.

BattleRifleG3 · 08-23-2006, 08:49 AM

I had the EXACT same experience with mine and YES, PENETRATING OIL is the answer. I found it after quite a painful injury involving a broken drill bit and my wrist.

Let it soak for a long time, and I mean days or weeks. Then the screw should come out easily.

For the floorplate, I realized I was trying to remove it the wrong way. I forget what way worked, but it doesn't just flip down when you press the button - I believe you have to slide it somehow first.

08-22-2006, 07:49 PM	#1
Jackson_State Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0)	General Czech BRNO 98/22 issue Bought a Czech BRNO 98/22 in excellent condition today and going through the motions of disassemble but having a problem, the gun has set for a long number of years and the magazine floor plate is almost glued(stuck) to the bottom guard. Also the forward bottom locking screw will not move due to build up. I dont want to force these apart with the chance on notching the wood or scratching the wood. My question is would there be anything i could buy( an oil or something) or do to loosen these parts? Thanks

08-23-2006, 01:09 AM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,252 Trader Rating: (0)	I suggest a small amount of mineral spirits or wd-40 which will loosen cosmoline and old grease. Let it soak for a while...Make sure to use the PROPER Gunsmith Screwdriver so as not to twist the notch in the screw. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

08-23-2006, 04:11 AM	#3
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,063 Trader Rating: (0)	Try a bit of 'Liquid Wrench' penetrating oil? The screws are easily available if you bugger them. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

08-23-2006, 08:49 AM	#4
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	I had the EXACT same experience with mine and YES, PENETRATING OIL is the answer. I found it after quite a painful injury involving a broken drill bit and my wrist. Let it soak for a long time, and I mean days or weeks. Then the screw should come out easily. For the floorplate, I realized I was trying to remove it the wrong way. I forget what way worked, but it doesn't just flip down when you press the button - I believe you have to slide it somehow first. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf