{ "apiVersion": 1, "kind": "work-order", "purpose": "Taking the firearm apart for a job such as refinishing, and putting it back together to specification.", "firearm": { "slug": "wasr-10", "name": "WASR-10", "manufacturer": { "id": "century", "name": "Century Arms" }, "category": "rifle", "action": "gas-operated-long-stroke", "calibers": [ "7.62x39mm" ], "alsoKnownAs": [ "Cugir WASR", "Romanian WASR-10/63" ], "coversAlso": [], "page": "firearms/wasr-10.html", "bundle": "api/v1/firearms/wasr-10.json", "lastUpdated": "2026-10-29" }, "notices": [ "No manufacturer torque values are recorded. The values listed are reported by other sources, not the manufacturer — confirm them before use." ], "disclaimer": { "headline": "Read this before you use anything here.", "points": [ "This is a guide, not an authority. Entries are compiled from manufacturer manuals, technical manuals, published references, and community knowledge. Some of it comes from sources that are not authoritative, and some of it may simply be wrong.", "Always consult the manufacturer's manual for your specific firearm and serial-number range. Manufacturers change designs mid-production without renaming the model. The manual that shipped with your firearm outranks anything on this site.", "Consult a licensed gunsmith for anything beyond routine field stripping and cleaning, for any firearm you are unsure about, and for any procedure marked as gunsmith-recommended here.", "Treat every firearm as loaded. Verify it is unloaded, with the magazine removed and the chamber physically and visually checked, before any procedure in this database. Point it in a safe direction the entire time.", "Disassembly can damage a firearm or injure you. Springs are under tension, parts can launch, and reassembling a firearm incorrectly can make it unsafe to fire in a way that is not obvious from the outside. If a reassembled firearm does not pass a function check, stop and see a gunsmith.", "Torque values are shown in two groups. Values from the manufacturer or the issuing military are shown as such, with the document they came from. Values reported by anyone else — parts makers, gunsmithing publishers, articles, forums — are shown separately with who said them, how reliable that source is, and their exact words. Those are not specifications. Confirm any torque value with the manufacturer or a licensed gunsmith before relying on it.", "Nothing here is legal advice. Firearms law varies by country, state, and city, and some modifications or configurations are regulated or prohibited. You are responsible for knowing and following the law where you are.", "No warranty of any kind. Contributors and maintainers accept no liability for damage, injury, or loss arising from use of this material." ], "page": "disclaimer.html", "legal": { "summary": "Legal notice: this material is third-party information compiled from sources of varying reliability and is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not gunsmithing, technical, safety or legal advice, it is not verified or endorsed by any manufacturer, and it must not be taken as fact. Any work on a firearm beyond the routine field stripping described in its own owner's manual should be performed only by a licensed and insured gunsmith. You use this material entirely at your own risk. Fundamental Build LLC and the project's contributors make no warranty of any kind and accept no liability for death, injury, damage or loss arising from its use. Full terms: LEGAL.md.", "page": "legal.html", "notice": "https://github.com/Fundamental-build-LLC/Pew-Takedown/blob/main/LEGAL.md" } }, "sourcing": { "confidence": "medium", "verification": "armorer-manual-verified" }, "manufacturerDisassembly": { "status": "published", "limit": null, "statement": "Century's WASR manual gives an owner field strip (top cover, recoil spring assembly, bolt carrier and bolt, gas tube with upper handguard) and says no further disassembly is generally needed for routine maintenance; it does not forbid going further.", "source": { "title": "WASR Type Sporting Rifles Owner's Manual, Cal. 7.62x39mm (Century, ©2009; listed as 'GP WASR-10 Hi-Cap Semi-Auto Rifle')", "publisher": "Century International Arms, Inc.", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://www.centuryarms.com/amfile/file/download/file/23/category/335/", "page": "10", "pdfPage": 10, "pageUrl": "https://www.centuryarms.com/amfile/file/download/file/23/category/335/#page=10", "quote": "No further disassembly is generally needed for routine maintenance. Clean the removed parts with a good quality gun cleaning solvent as well as the inside of the receiver." } }, "recalls": [], "shopTier": { "tier": 2, "group": "rifle", "rating": "Pew-Takedown editorial rating (1 easy – 3 hardest), not the manufacturer's", "reason": "An AKM-pattern Romanian rifle, so the shop job is the AK fire-control group. A WASR owner spent two hours routing the pin-retaining spring, which fits several ways but is right only one way. The hammer spring is strong enough to injure, and an MDShooters owner found the spring unlatched after refinishing. There is no timing.", "confidence": "medium", "partCount": { "value": 66, "kind": "line-items", "covers": "stand-in: Mitchell Arms 'AK-47 Autoloading Rifle' (semi-automatic Yugoslav-made AK import, same AK/AKM-pattern action as the Romanian WASR-10) per the Gun Digest exploded drawing legend, keys 1-66, in", "basis": "publication-diagram", "source": { "title": "The Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings (975 isometric views) — Mitchell Arms 'AK-47 Autoloading Rifle'", "publisher": "Gun Digest Books / Krause Publications (scan on archive.org)", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://archive.org/download/the-book-of-exploded-gun-drawings-975-isometric-views/The%20Book%20of%20Exploded%20Gun%20Drawings%20-%20975%20Isometric%20Views.pdf", "page": "book p. 714 (PDF page 715)", "pdfPage": null, "pageUrl": null, "quote": "66 Bolt Carrier" } }, "painPoints": [ { "issue": "The hammer/trigger-pin retaining spring has three possible anchor points and only one correct routing. It is found by trial fitting the whole group.", "during": "reassembly", "source": { "title": "AK Reassembly - It Took A Lot Of Wriggling", "publisher": "Ballseye's Boomers (owner blog)", "reliability": "anecdotal", "url": "https://ballseyesboomers.blogspot.com/2012/04/ak-reassembly-it-took-lot-of-wriggling.html", "page": null, "pdfPage": null, "pageUrl": null, "quote": "It must have taken me a good 2 hours before I got it figured out. There are three possible anchor points for the retainer spring of which you must use at least two with any spring for an AK." } }, { "issue": "The hammer spring legs are wrapped round the hammer under tension to clear the pins and spring loose during fitting.", "during": "reassembly", "source": { "title": "AK Reassembly - It Took A Lot Of Wriggling", "publisher": "Ballseye's Boomers (owner blog)", "reliability": "anecdotal", "url": "https://ballseyesboomers.blogspot.com/2012/04/ak-reassembly-it-took-lot-of-wriggling.html", "page": null, "pdfPage": null, "pageUrl": null, "quote": "A few times, while fiddling with the hammer, the hammer spring (see the 5th pic), the ends of which are wrapped around the hammer to keep them out of the way while working, sprung!" } } ], "minutes": { "strip": 45, "rebuild": 75, "basis": "estimated", "note": "AK fire-control group, bolt, furniture, gas tube, rear sight.", "source": null }, "stripScope": [ { "assembly": "Receiver", "removes": [ "dust cover", "recoil spring assembly", "bolt carrier and bolt", "retaining spring (shepherd's hook) or plate", "hammer, trigger, disconnector and springs", "safety selector", "magazine catch", "rear sight leaf" ], "tools": [ "AK trigger pin punch / slave pin" ] }, { "assembly": "Bolt", "removes": [ "firing pin retaining pin", "firing pin", "extractor pin, extractor, spring" ] }, { "assembly": "Furniture", "removes": [ "upper/lower handguard and retainer", "pistol grip screw", "buttstock screws", "gas tube (lever)" ] } ], "hardware": { "pins": 7, "springs": 13, "detents": 3, "basis": "counted by name in the same legend (all 66 keys, line items). Pins: 2 rear night sight pin, 5 magazine latch pin, 9 extractor pin, 28 hammer and trigger pin, 37 folding stock hinge pins, 45 front nigh" }, "specialTools": [ { "tool": "AK fire-control slave pins or punches", "usedFor": "Hammer and trigger pins" }, { "tool": "AK front sight tool", "usedFor": "If the front sight post is moved" } ], "fitOnRebuild": [ { "check": "Retaining spring in both pin grooves", "why": "An unlatched spring lets the trigger pin back out.", "source": null }, { "check": "Dust-cover tab through the cover", "why": "Otherwise the cover comes off.", "source": null }, { "check": "Function check (safety, trigger reset, feeding, extraction)", "why": "Standard after any detail strip. No single source.", "source": null }, { "check": "Re-zero sights or scope", "why": "Sights and optics come off for coating, and point of impact must be re-confirmed. This is a standard check, so no source.", "source": null } ], "assessed": "2026-10-29" }, "videos": [], "configurations": [], "tools": [], "phases": [ { "id": "clear", "title": "Clear and make safe", "steps": [ { "n": 1, "instruction": "Point the muzzle in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger." }, { "n": 2, "instruction": "Rotate the safety lever down to the fire position so the charging handle can travel fully rearward.", "warning": "With the lever on SAFE, bolt travel is deliberately restricted and you cannot properly inspect the chamber." }, { "n": 3, "instruction": "Rock the magazine forward and out of the magazine well.", "partsFreed": [ "Magazine" ] }, { "n": 4, "instruction": "Pull the charging handle fully to the rear and hold it there. Look into the chamber and the magazine well." }, { "n": 5, "instruction": "Physically feel the chamber to confirm it is empty.", "warning": "Most AK variants have no bolt hold-open, so you must hold the bolt back yourself. Keep fingers clear when you release it." }, { "n": 6, "instruction": "Ease the bolt forward and remove all live ammunition from the work area." } ], "videos": [] }, { "id": "disassemble", "title": "Disassemble", "videos": [], "procedures": [ { "procedure": "field-strip", "title": "Field Strip", "level": "field-strip", "configuration": false, "steps": [ { "n": 1, "instruction": "Complete the Clear and Make Safe procedure." }, { "n": 2, "instruction": "Press in the recoil spring guide rod tab protruding through the rear of the dust cover." }, { "n": 3, "instruction": "Lift the rear of the dust cover up and pull it back and off.", "warning": "The recoil spring assembly is compressed behind it. Keep a hand over the rear of the receiver.", "partsFreed": [ "Dust cover" ] }, { "n": 4, "instruction": "Push the recoil spring assembly forward to clear its seat, then lift it out.", "partsFreed": [ "Recoil spring assembly" ] }, { "n": 5, "instruction": "Pull the bolt carrier fully rearward to the cutout in the receiver rails and lift it up and out.", "partsFreed": [ "Bolt carrier and bolt" ] }, { "n": 6, "instruction": "Rotate the bolt to unlock it from its cam track and pull it forward out of the carrier.", "partsFreed": [ "Bolt" ] }, { "n": 7, "instruction": "Rotate the gas tube lever upward until vertical, then lift the gas tube and upper handguard off.", "partsFreed": [ "Gas tube and upper handguard" ] } ] } ] }, { "id": "refinish", "title": "Refinish", "components": [ { "name": "Dust cover", "procedure": "field-strip", "level": "field-strip", "step": 3 }, { "name": "Recoil spring assembly", "procedure": "field-strip", "level": "field-strip", "step": 4 }, { "name": "Bolt carrier and bolt", "procedure": "field-strip", "level": "field-strip", "step": 5 }, { "name": "Bolt", "procedure": "field-strip", "level": "field-strip", "step": 6 }, { "name": "Gas tube and upper handguard", "procedure": "field-strip", "level": "field-strip", "step": 7 } ], "manufacturerPartsList": null, "partsDiagrams": [], "materials": [ { "component": "Stock", "material": "Wood", "finish": null, "appliesTo": "WASR-10, SKU RI1805-N", "note": null, "source": { "title": "WASR-10 Romanian AK Rifle — Century Arms (Specifications)", "publisher": "Century Arms, Inc.", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://www.centuryarms.com/wasr.html", "page": null, "pdfPage": null, "pageUrl": null, "quote": "Stock Material … Wood" } }, { "component": "Whole firearm", "material": null, "finish": "Blue", "appliesTo": "WASR-10, SKU RI1805-N", "note": "The maker states this for the firearm as a whole, not for a named part.", "source": { "title": "WASR-10 Romanian AK Rifle — Century Arms (Specifications)", "publisher": "Century Arms, Inc.", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://www.centuryarms.com/wasr.html", "page": null, "pdfPage": null, "pageUrl": null, "quote": "Finish … Blue" } } ], "note": "The components the procedures above separate. Coating, masking and cure are outside this database; follow your coating system's instructions. A part the manufacturer marks \"factory fit\" should not be swapped or reworked." }, { "id": "reassemble", "title": "Reassemble", "videos": [], "procedures": [ { "procedure": "reassembly", "title": "Reassembly", "configuration": false, "steps": [ { "n": 1, "instruction": "Set the gas tube and upper handguard into the front trunnion recess, seat the rear, and rotate the lever down to lock." }, { "n": 2, "instruction": "Insert the bolt into the front of the carrier and rotate it so its lug engages the cam track." }, { "n": 3, "instruction": "Set the carrier into the receiver rails with the bolt forward, engage the gas piston into the gas tube, and slide it forward." }, { "n": 4, "instruction": "Set the recoil spring assembly into the carrier channel and push it forward until the guide rod seats." }, { "n": 5, "instruction": "Set the front lip of the dust cover into its recess, then press the rear down until the guide rod tab snaps through its hole.", "warning": "If the tab is not protruding through the dust cover, the cover will come off under recoil." }, { "n": 6, "instruction": "Cycle the action several times and perform the function check." } ], "instruction": null } ] }, { "id": "torque", "title": "Torque", "coverage": "reported-only", "manufacturer": [], "reported": [ { "fastener": "Hinge block 1/2\" countersink screw (through receiver trunnion)", "appliesTo": "Magpul Zhukov-S folding stock (MAG585) on a stamped-receiver AK-47/AKM/AK-74 pattern rifle (Magpul lists stamped-receiver AK-47/AKM/AK-74 pattern rifles with fixed stock, single tang trunnion)", "qualifier": "range", "value": 30, "valueMax": 40, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 3.4, "in-lb": 30, "ft-lb": 2.5 }, "valueMax": { "N-m": 4.5, "in-lb": 40, "ft-lb": 3.3 } }, "sequence": "Step order in the instructions: wedge block attached (step 1), stock inserted (2), 1/2\" screw (4), 3/8\" screw (5), then wedge block screw (6). All fasteners use a 1/8 hex key.", "threadlocker": null, "source": { "title": "Magpul MAG585 Zhukov-S Stock (AK47/AK74) — Installation Instructions", "publisher": "Magpul Industries", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG585_Zhukov-S_Stock_INSRT.pdf", "page": "PDF p. 1 (single page)", "pdfPage": 1, "pageUrl": "https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG585_Zhukov-S_Stock_INSRT.pdf#page=1", "quote": "Insert the 1/2” Counter Sink Screw through the receiver trunnion, initially hand tighten to prevent cross threading, ensure Hinge Block is flush with receiver and tighten to 30-40 [in-lb]." } }, { "fastener": "3/8\" screw through receiver trunnion tang (with weld nut)", "appliesTo": "Magpul Zhukov-S folding stock (MAG585) on a stamped-receiver AK-47/AKM/AK-74 pattern rifle (Magpul lists stamped-receiver AK-47/AKM/AK-74 pattern rifles with fixed stock, single tang trunnion)", "qualifier": "range", "value": 30, "valueMax": 40, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 3.4, "in-lb": 30, "ft-lb": 2.5 }, "valueMax": { "N-m": 4.5, "in-lb": 40, "ft-lb": 3.3 } }, "sequence": null, "threadlocker": null, "source": { "title": "Magpul MAG585 Zhukov-S Stock (AK47/AK74) — Installation Instructions", "publisher": "Magpul Industries", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG585_Zhukov-S_Stock_INSRT.pdf", "page": "PDF p. 1 (single page)", "pdfPage": 1, "pageUrl": "https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG585_Zhukov-S_Stock_INSRT.pdf#page=1", "quote": "insert the 3/8” Screw through receiver trunnion tang, tighten to 30-40 [in-lb]." } }, { "fastener": "Wedge block screw", "appliesTo": "Magpul Zhukov-S folding stock (MAG585) on a stamped-receiver AK-47/AKM/AK-74 pattern rifle (Magpul lists stamped-receiver AK-47/AKM/AK-74 pattern rifles with fixed stock, single tang trunnion)", "qualifier": "range", "value": 30, "valueMax": 40, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 3.4, "in-lb": 30, "ft-lb": 2.5 }, "valueMax": { "N-m": 4.5, "in-lb": 40, "ft-lb": 3.3 } }, "sequence": "Final step, after the 1/2\" and 3/8\" screws.", "threadlocker": null, "source": { "title": "Magpul MAG585 Zhukov-S Stock (AK47/AK74) — Installation Instructions", "publisher": "Magpul Industries", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG585_Zhukov-S_Stock_INSRT.pdf", "page": "PDF p. 1 (single page)", "pdfPage": 1, "pageUrl": "https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG585_Zhukov-S_Stock_INSRT.pdf#page=1", "quote": "Tighten wedge block screw 30-40[in-lb] to finish installation." } }, { "fastener": "1/2\" countersink screw through receiver trunnion (block flush with receiver)", "appliesTo": "Magpul MOE AK Stock (MAG616) on a stamped-receiver AK-47/AKM/AK-74 pattern rifle with fixed stock (Magpul lists stamped-receiver AK-47/AKM/AK-74 pattern rifles with fixed stock, single tang trunnion)", "qualifier": "range", "value": 30, "valueMax": 40, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 3.4, "in-lb": 30, "ft-lb": 2.5 }, "valueMax": { "N-m": 4.5, "in-lb": 40, "ft-lb": 3.3 } }, "sequence": null, "threadlocker": null, "source": { "title": "Magpul MAG616 MOE AK Stock — Installation Instructions", "publisher": "Magpul Industries", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG616_MOE_AK_Stock_INSRT.pdf", "page": "PDF p. 1 (single page)", "pdfPage": 1, "pageUrl": "https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG616_MOE_AK_Stock_INSRT.pdf#page=1", "quote": "Insert the 1/2” Counter Sink Screw through the receiver trunnion, initially hand tighten to prevent cross threading, ensure block is flush with receiver and tighten to 30-40 [in-lb]." } }, { "fastener": "3/8\" screw through receiver trunnion tang (with weld nut)", "appliesTo": "Magpul MOE AK Stock (MAG616) on a stamped-receiver AK-47/AKM/AK-74 pattern rifle with fixed stock (Magpul lists stamped-receiver AK-47/AKM/AK-74 pattern rifles with fixed stock, single tang trunnion)", "qualifier": "range", "value": 30, "valueMax": 40, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 3.4, "in-lb": 30, "ft-lb": 2.5 }, "valueMax": { "N-m": 4.5, "in-lb": 40, "ft-lb": 3.3 } }, "sequence": null, "threadlocker": null, "source": { "title": "Magpul MAG616 MOE AK Stock — Installation Instructions", "publisher": "Magpul Industries", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG616_MOE_AK_Stock_INSRT.pdf", "page": "PDF p. 1 (single page)", "pdfPage": 1, "pageUrl": "https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG616_MOE_AK_Stock_INSRT.pdf#page=1", "quote": "Insert the 3/8” Screw through receiver trunnion tang, tighten to 30-40 [in-lb]." } }, { "fastener": "Wedge block screw", "appliesTo": "Magpul MOE AK Stock (MAG616) on a stamped-receiver AK-47/AKM/AK-74 pattern rifle with fixed stock (Magpul lists stamped-receiver AK-47/AKM/AK-74 pattern rifles with fixed stock, single tang trunnion)", "qualifier": "range", "value": 30, "valueMax": 40, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 3.4, "in-lb": 30, "ft-lb": 2.5 }, "valueMax": { "N-m": 4.5, "in-lb": 40, "ft-lb": 3.3 } }, "sequence": null, "threadlocker": null, "source": { "title": "Magpul MAG616 MOE AK Stock — Installation Instructions", "publisher": "Magpul Industries", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG616_MOE_AK_Stock_INSRT.pdf", "page": "PDF p. 1 (single page)", "pdfPage": 1, "pageUrl": "https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG616_MOE_AK_Stock_INSRT.pdf#page=1", "quote": "Tighten wedge block screw 30-40[in-lb] to finish installation." } }, { "fastener": "Handguard front ring lower screws", "appliesTo": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha M-LOK Handguard (MI-AK-ALPHA6 / MI-AK-ALPHA10.0) on a Century/Cugir WASR-10 (listed by MI as AKM style: 'GP WASR-10', 'WASR-10/63')", "qualifier": "exact", "value": 20, "valueMax": null, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 2.3, "in-lb": 20, "ft-lb": 1.7 }, "valueMax": null }, "sequence": "One at a time: remove, thread-lock, torque.", "threadlocker": "Thread lock (instructions say 'thread lock'; product not named)", "source": { "title": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha M-LOK Handguard (MI-AK-ALPHA6 / MI-AK-ALPHA10.0) — Instructions", "publisher": "Midwest Industries, Inc.", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-Handguard-Instructions.pdf", "page": "PDF p. 1 (single page)", "pdfPage": 1, "pageUrl": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-Handguard-Instructions.pdf#page=1", "quote": "With the rifle’s handguard locked, remove and thread lock the handguard front ring lower screws one at a time. Torque them to 20-inch lbs." } }, { "fastener": "Handguard top cover 8-32 flat head screws", "appliesTo": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha M-LOK Handguard (MI-AK-ALPHA6 / MI-AK-ALPHA10.0) on a Century/Cugir WASR-10 (listed by MI as AKM style: 'GP WASR-10', 'WASR-10/63')", "qualifier": "exact", "value": 30, "valueMax": null, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 3.4, "in-lb": 30, "ft-lb": 2.5 }, "valueMax": null }, "sequence": null, "threadlocker": "None — the instructions say do NOT use thread lock on these screws", "source": { "title": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha M-LOK Handguard (MI-AK-ALPHA6 / MI-AK-ALPHA10.0) — Instructions", "publisher": "Midwest Industries, Inc.", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-Handguard-Instructions.pdf", "page": "PDF p. 1 (single page)", "pdfPage": 1, "pageUrl": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-Handguard-Instructions.pdf#page=1", "quote": "Install top cover with provided 8-32 flat head screws, tighten these screws to 30-inch lbs. (Do NOT use thread lock on these screws)" } }, { "fastener": "Railed top cover receiver block screw (not the pivot pin)", "appliesTo": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha Railed Top Cover (MI-AK-ALPHA-RTC, only with MI AK Alpha handguards) on a Century/Cugir WASR-10 (listed by MI as AKM style: 'GP WASR-10', 'WASR-10/63')", "qualifier": "exact", "value": 30, "valueMax": null, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 3.4, "in-lb": 30, "ft-lb": 2.5 }, "valueMax": null }, "sequence": null, "threadlocker": "Vibra-tite (supplied); instructions say do NOT use Loctite", "source": { "title": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha Railed Top Cover (MI-AK-ALPHA-RTC) — Instructions", "publisher": "Midwest Industries, Inc.", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-Railed-Top-Cover-MI-AK-Alpha-RTC-Instructions.pdf", "page": "PDF p. 1 (single page)", "pdfPage": 1, "pageUrl": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-Railed-Top-Cover-MI-AK-Alpha-RTC-Instructions.pdf#page=1", "quote": "a. Receiver block (NOT pivot pin)– 30inch lbs." } }, { "fastener": "Railed top cover M-LOK nuts (side beams)", "appliesTo": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha Railed Top Cover (MI-AK-ALPHA-RTC, only with MI AK Alpha handguards) on a Century/Cugir WASR-10 (listed by MI as AKM style: 'GP WASR-10', 'WASR-10/63')", "qualifier": "exact", "value": 20, "valueMax": null, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 2.3, "in-lb": 20, "ft-lb": 1.7 }, "valueMax": null }, "sequence": null, "threadlocker": "Vibra-tite (supplied); instructions say do NOT use Loctite", "source": { "title": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha Railed Top Cover (MI-AK-ALPHA-RTC) — Instructions", "publisher": "Midwest Industries, Inc.", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-Railed-Top-Cover-MI-AK-Alpha-RTC-Instructions.pdf", "page": "PDF p. 1 (single page)", "pdfPage": 1, "pageUrl": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-Railed-Top-Cover-MI-AK-Alpha-RTC-Instructions.pdf#page=1", "quote": "b. M-LOK Nuts – 20inch lbs." } }, { "fastener": "Railed top cover steel support strut screws", "appliesTo": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha Railed Top Cover (MI-AK-ALPHA-RTC, only with MI AK Alpha handguards) on a Century/Cugir WASR-10 (listed by MI as AKM style: 'GP WASR-10', 'WASR-10/63')", "qualifier": "exact", "value": 10, "valueMax": null, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 1.1, "in-lb": 10, "ft-lb": 0.83 }, "valueMax": null }, "sequence": null, "threadlocker": "Vibra-tite (supplied); instructions say do NOT use Loctite", "source": { "title": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha Railed Top Cover (MI-AK-ALPHA-RTC) — Instructions", "publisher": "Midwest Industries, Inc.", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-Railed-Top-Cover-MI-AK-Alpha-RTC-Instructions.pdf", "page": "PDF p. 1 (single page)", "pdfPage": 1, "pageUrl": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-Railed-Top-Cover-MI-AK-Alpha-RTC-Instructions.pdf#page=1", "quote": "c. Steel support struts – 10inch lbs." } }, { "fastener": "Railed dot mount M-LOK screws (side beams, locking nuts engaged)", "appliesTo": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha Railed Dot Mount (MI-AK-ALPHA-RDM / MI-AK-ALPHA-T2M, only with MI AK Alpha handguards) on a Century/Cugir WASR-10 (listed by MI as AKM style: 'GP WASR-10', 'WASR-10/63')", "qualifier": "exact", "value": 20, "valueMax": null, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 2.3, "in-lb": 20, "ft-lb": 1.7 }, "valueMax": null }, "sequence": null, "threadlocker": "Vibratite (supplied); instructions say do NOT use Loctite", "source": { "title": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha Railed Dot Mount (MI-AK-ALPHA-RDM / MI-AK-ALPHA-T2M) — Instructions", "publisher": "Midwest Industries, Inc.", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-T2M-RDM-Instructions.pdf", "page": "PDF p. 1 (single page)", "pdfPage": 1, "pageUrl": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-T2M-RDM-Instructions.pdf#page=1", "quote": "a. Torque M-LOK screws to 20inch lbs with locking nuts engaged." } }, { "fastener": "Railed dot mount 6-32 flat head screws (steel support struts)", "appliesTo": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha Railed Dot Mount (MI-AK-ALPHA-RDM / MI-AK-ALPHA-T2M, only with MI AK Alpha handguards) on a Century/Cugir WASR-10 (listed by MI as AKM style: 'GP WASR-10', 'WASR-10/63')", "qualifier": "exact", "value": 10, "valueMax": null, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 1.1, "in-lb": 10, "ft-lb": 0.83 }, "valueMax": null }, "sequence": null, "threadlocker": "Vibratite (supplied); instructions say do NOT use Loctite", "source": { "title": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha Railed Dot Mount (MI-AK-ALPHA-RDM / MI-AK-ALPHA-T2M) — Instructions", "publisher": "Midwest Industries, Inc.", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-T2M-RDM-Instructions.pdf", "page": "PDF p. 1 (single page)", "pdfPage": 1, "pageUrl": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-T2M-RDM-Instructions.pdf#page=1", "quote": "b. Torque 6x32 flat heads to 10inch lbs." } } ], "notes": "The manufacturer's documents give no torque value. They say: \"When tightening or loosening screws, hold the screwdriver firmly to prevent damage to the screw heads.\" (WASR (Century) owner's manual (older edition) — archive.org 'gunmanual_Century_Wasr', PDF p. 3)" }, { "id": "function-check", "title": "Function check", "checks": [ "Verify the rifle is unloaded with no magazine inserted before each step.", "With the safety lever on SAFE, confirm bolt travel is restricted and the trigger does nothing.", "Rotate the safety to FIRE, charge the rifle, and press the trigger. The hammer should fall.", "Hold the trigger back, charge the rifle, and release slowly — you should hear the disconnector click.", "Confirm the dust cover is locked down and the recoil spring tab protrudes through it.", "Confirm the magazine rocks in and locks positively." ], "videos": [] } ], "troubleshooting": [], "sources": [ { "n": 1, "id": null, "title": "7.62mm Kalashnikov Modernized Assault Rifle (AKM) Operator’s Manual", "publisher": "USSR Ministry of Defence", "reliability": "primary", "url": null, "accessed": null }, { "n": 2, "id": null, "title": "Small Arms Identification and Operation Guide — Eurasian Communist Countries", "publisher": "U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency", "reliability": "secondary", "url": null, "accessed": null }, { "n": 3, "id": "century-international-arms-inc-us-im-cf5d76", "title": "WASR (Century) owner's manual (older edition) — archive.org 'gunmanual_Century_Wasr'", "publisher": "Century International Arms, Inc. (US importer)", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://archive.org/details/gunmanual_Century_Wasr", "accessed": "2026-09-27" }, { "n": 4, "id": "centuryarms-specs-c136de", "title": "WASR-10 Romanian AK Rifle — Century Arms (Specifications)", "publisher": "Century Arms, Inc.", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://www.centuryarms.com/wasr.html", "accessed": "2026-10-03" }, { "n": 5, "id": "century-international-arms-inc-stance-bc7c29", "title": "WASR Type Sporting Rifles Owner's Manual, Cal. 7.62x39mm (Century, ©2009; listed as 'GP WASR-10 Hi-Cap Semi-Auto Rifle')", "publisher": "Century International Arms, Inc.", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://www.centuryarms.com/amfile/file/download/file/23/category/335/", "accessed": "2026-10-11" }, { "n": 6, "id": "magpul-industries-3da804", "title": "Magpul MAG585 Zhukov-S Stock (AK47/AK74) — Installation Instructions", "publisher": "Magpul Industries", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG585_Zhukov-S_Stock_INSRT.pdf", "accessed": "2026-10-11" }, { "n": 7, "id": "magpul-industries-cae84a", "title": "Magpul MAG616 MOE AK Stock — Installation Instructions", "publisher": "Magpul Industries", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG616_MOE_AK_Stock_INSRT.pdf", "accessed": "2026-10-11" }, { "n": 8, "id": "midwest-industries-inc-69f2cc", "title": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha M-LOK Handguard (MI-AK-ALPHA6 / MI-AK-ALPHA10.0) — Instructions", "publisher": "Midwest Industries, Inc.", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-Handguard-Instructions.pdf", "accessed": "2026-10-11" }, { "n": 9, "id": "midwest-industries-inc-d56565", "title": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha Railed Top Cover (MI-AK-ALPHA-RTC) — Instructions", "publisher": "Midwest Industries, Inc.", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-Railed-Top-Cover-MI-AK-Alpha-RTC-Instructions.pdf", "accessed": "2026-10-11" }, { "n": 10, "id": "midwest-industries-inc-83eca5", "title": "Midwest Industries AK Alpha Railed Dot Mount (MI-AK-ALPHA-RDM / MI-AK-ALPHA-T2M) — Instructions", "publisher": "Midwest Industries, Inc.", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/AK-Alpha-Series-T2M-RDM-Instructions.pdf", "accessed": "2026-10-11" }, { "n": 11, "id": "tier-867e2147", "title": "AK Reassembly - It Took A Lot Of Wriggling", "publisher": "Ballseye's Boomers (owner blog)", "reliability": "anecdotal", "url": "https://ballseyesboomers.blogspot.com/2012/04/ak-reassembly-it-took-lot-of-wriggling.html", "accessed": "2026-10-29" }, { "n": 12, "id": "tier-41721d1b", "title": "The Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings (975 isometric views) — Mitchell Arms 'AK-47 Autoloading Rifle'", "publisher": "Gun Digest Books / Krause Publications (scan on archive.org)", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://archive.org/download/the-book-of-exploded-gun-drawings-975-isometric-views/The%20Book%20of%20Exploded%20Gun%20Drawings%20-%20975%20Isometric%20Views.pdf", "accessed": "2026-10-29" } ] }