Yugoslavian M24/47 "trigger job"

[K.Mooneyham]

So, I took my Yugoslavian M24/47 out shooting today. (Sorry, no pics, we were shooting steel gongs.) Anyway, while cleaning it, I decided it needed a full disassembly to do the job right. I'd never had the action out of the stock before today. I was surprised by how easily it came apart.

As for the "trigger job", once apart I noticed just how much cosmoline remained in various parts and pieces, including the trigger. In fact, it was pretty well gummed up with that slimy, sticky sludge. The trigger consists of three main pieces and two pins. Took less than two minutes to have it apart. Got all that sludge cleaned out, oiled everything, and put it back together. The trigger is just so much smoother, I'm kicking myself for not doing this sooner. Now I'm really looking forward to getting it back out on the range again, and seeing how much of a difference it will make.

I did not take the bolt apart yet because I've heard it can take some effort and care due to the spring tension. That will be a future project, maybe next time I come back from the range.

Taking that old rifle apart, seeing how it works inside, and getting it back together made me appreciate the design, and feel like I accomplished something.