How To Remove a Yugo Grenade Launcher?

[carbine85]

I want to remove the grenade launcher without damaging it. I want to reinstall it later. What are the tricks, proper tools and clamping?
I want to lighten this rifle for now and put a better crown on it.

[CaptainRW]

I want to remove the grenade launcher without damaging it. I want to reinstall it later. What are the tricks, proper tools and clamping?
I want to lighten this rifle for now and put a better crown on it.

Whole thread on it here...  http://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php?topic=1027.0

[carbine85]

I was hoping someone had a trick up their sleeve besides the a pipe wrench. How did they install them in the first time around?

[Greatguns]

When I worked at a gunsmithing shop I used a barrel clamp to remove Grenade launchers with. If you don't have that or have access to one then get a hold of a smooth jawed pipe wrench.(doesn't have any teeth)

Remove the pin,
Put the action in a vise.
Set the smooth jawed pipe wrench on the GL and put tension on it with one hand.
Then whack the end of the pipe wrench with a hammer to break it loose.
It should then unscrew without any problems and not leave any marks.

I have done this many times with no problems. Also, remember that the GL is RH thread so it will unscrew counter clockwise.

[woodwzrd1010]

Here is a tool at COPE'S.
http://www.copesdistributing.net/grenade-launcher-removal-tool-p-4009.html

[Greatguns]

Yeah, that is pretty much like what a bench mounted barrel vise is like except smaller and dedicated to the GL.

[carbine85]

Here is a tool at COPE'S.
http://www.copesdistributing.net/grenade-launcher-removal-tool-p-4009.html

This is probably more in line with what I'm looking for. Thanks

[Greatguns]

That should work for you. I was talking about the following. It is more versatile but also more money. I called it a barrel clamp but it is actually called an action wrench and used in conjunction with a barrel vise.